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title: "University of Bristol - Purchasing Cards"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e137ee5d-b12a-40a7-b858-3f85a9c051ca"
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# University of Bristol - Purchasing Cards

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e137ee5d-b12a-40a7-b858-3f85a9c051ca

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has concluded a procurement process to appoint a single supplier for providing and maintaining a procurement card solution for purchasing goods and services. The contract was awarded to LLOYDS BANK PLC and falls under the banking services industry category (CPV 66110000). The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 4th September 2024 and the contract running from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2028. The location for delivery is the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a postal code of BS1 5DS. The procurement stage is complete, and the award date was 12th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in banking services to expand their footprint in the public sector. As the contract involves a long-term commitment, it offers stability and the potential for continued business growth. Large-scale financial service providers would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the specific requirement for procurement card solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted for suitability, making it ideal for well-established companies with robust infrastructure.

## Notice

To appoint, a single Supplier that will provide and maintain a Procurement Card (Public Sector Card) solution to enable the University to buy goods and services. A single secondary competition run via the CCS aggregation team will award a to a single supplier. Additional information: Optional extension for a further year (+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d14e85c-6c66-4854-9dd1-bb95edc7dc40 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LLOYDS BANK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d14e85c-6c66-4854-9dd1-bb95edc7dc40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d14e85c-6c66-4854-9dd1-bb95edc7dc40
  10th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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