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title: "Fuel Cards"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2198729-bc31-43a4-862f-8506fe0544c2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
published: "2024-01-03"
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# Fuel Cards

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2198729-bc31-43a4-862f-8506fe0544c2

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for Fuel Cards to Allstar Business Solutions Limited. The procurement process was carried out through a selective procurement method, involving calling off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £240,000 starting from January 3, 2024, until December 31, 2027. The University's procurement contact person is Natasha Rook, and the tender period ended on October 31, 2023. The main procurement category is goods, and the University is identified under the CPV code for Vehicle refuelling services.

This tender for Fuel Cards by the University of Southampton can create business growth opportunities for suppliers of vehicle refuelling services. Businesses in the fuel card industry, particularly those providing diesel fuel and related services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The University's focus on SMEs and VCSEs as suitable suppliers indicates a potential for smaller businesses to engage in the tender process. The contract value of £240,000 offers a substantial opportunity for the selected supplier to establish a long-term partnership with the University and expand their market presence.

## Notice

The University currently requires to the use of around 200 fuel cards registered to a number of vehicles and departments. The cards will be mainly used for diesel fuel purchased locally, vehicle washes and sundry fluid items such as screen wash & de-icer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a376437-ac7e-4a34-b057-d58242b366fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLSTAR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2024 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a376437-ac7e-4a34-b057-d58242b366fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a376437-ac7e-4a34-b057-d58242b366fa
  3rd January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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