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title: "PURCH2243 FRANCHISE PARTNER FOR A CONVENIENCE RETAIL SHOP ON UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW GILMOREHILL CAMPUS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04462e"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2024-03-06"
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# PURCH2243 FRANCHISE PARTNER FOR A CONVENIENCE RETAIL SHOP ON UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW GILMOREHILL CAMPUS

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04462e

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow is seeking a franchise partner to operate a convenience retail shop on its Gilmorehill campus. The procurement process, identified as PURCH2243, falls under the services category within the retail trade services industry. The tender is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for April 8, 2024. Interested parties must meet minimum criteria, including insurance requirements, financial turnover, and compliance with university guidelines.

This opportunity presents businesses with experience in operating convenience stores in higher education settings the chance to partner with the University of Glasgow. The University aims to support initiatives such as the Living Wage, community benefits, apprentice opportunities, and training. Potential partners need to align with the University's values and commitments, focusing on employment, training, equality, diversity, and broader community benefits to grow their business through this franchising opportunity.

## Notice

PURCH2243 FRANCHISE PARTNER FOR A CONVENIENCE RETAIL SHOP ON UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW GILMOREHILL CAMPUS Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2243 FRANCHISE PARTNER FOR A CONVENIENCE RETAIL SHOP ON UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW GILMOREHILL CAMPUS G U Heritage Retail Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Glasgow. It provides retail services alongside branded and bespoke products to customers from across the University and internationally. The University of Glasgow and G U Heritage are seeking a franchise partner with a robust infrastructure of support and provision, coupled with a proven track record in partnering successful convenience stores in Higher Education campus locations. Please refer to the PURCH2243 - Project Information Document for additional information.

Renewal: 5 years with option to extend for 5 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007253-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55900000 - Retail trade services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2024 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007253-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000759053
- https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/procurementoffice/informationforsuppliers/allsuppliers/
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=759053
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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