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title: "Procurement Cards"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fda937f5-20d8-44fe-84cf-766838aad87f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
published: "2023-10-13"
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# Procurement Cards

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fda937f5-20d8-44fe-84cf-766838aad87f

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire has awarded a contract for the provision of Procurement Cards to Barclays Bank Plc. The contract, valued at £8,000,000, falls within the Financial and insurance services industry category. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2027, with the tender period closing on July 21, 2023, and the award announced on September 28, 2023. The University's contact email for tenders is etenders@uclan.ac.uk, and the address for the contract's delivery is in PRESTON, England with postcode PR1 2HE.

This procurement opportunity for providing Procurement Cards could be beneficial for businesses in the financial and insurance services sector. Companies with experience in offering financial services and products, especially those adept at managing rebate-based contracts, may find this tender well-suited for expanding their business. The University of Central Lancashire's tender process encompasses a selective procurement method, creating scope for qualified financial service providers to compete effectively for this contract. The significant contract value of £8,000,000 over a four-year period provides a lucrative growth opportunity for businesses capable of meeting the University's requirements and service standards.

## Notice

Please note this is an award not an opportunity. Please also note that the value stated is the value of spend through the Procurement Cards, the contract with Barclaycard is via rebate so nil cost to the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c25cab7-4c41-4efc-9771-e62e665256c6 |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2023 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c25cab7-4c41-4efc-9771-e62e665256c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c25cab7-4c41-4efc-9771-e62e665256c6
  13th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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