---
title: "LUV01380 Award of contract to operate a franchise business (Co-operative convenience store) on Univeristy campus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054426"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER"
published: "2025-06-06"
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# LUV01380 Award of contract to operate a franchise business (Co-operative convenience store) on Univeristy campus

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054426

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## Summary

The University of Leicester has completed the procurement process for awarding a contract to operate a Co-operative franchise convenience store on its campus. The buying organisation, classified as a public authority under sub-central government, intends for the store to serve the University community for a minimum of ten years, with potential extensions subject to agreement. The contract was directly awarded to CO-OPERATIVE GROUP LIMITED, leveraging their established market position, technical expertise, and intellectual property, aligning seamlessly with the University's requirements. The franchise operation falls under the retail trade services industry category, set to commence on 1st September 2026 in Leicester, UK, within region UKF21. The award stage is pending signature by 30th September 2025, with the contract period originally running until 31st August 2036.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for large-scale retailers due to the long-term nature of the contract and the captive audience on a university campus. Businesses with expertise in operating convenience stores and capacity to deliver consistent, high-quality service would be well-suited to such endeavours. The contract, with a gross value of £18,000,000, provides a stable revenue stream and allows participation in one of the leading cooperative retail operations in the United Kingdom, enhancing brand visibility and providing insight into the university-based retail environment.

## Notice

LUV01380 Award of contract to operate a franchise business (Co-operative convenience store) on University campus. The store is expected to operate on site for a minimum of ten years, but may be extended beyond that subject to agreement by both parties. To view this notice, please click here: https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=955533704

### Procurement Information

The Co-op's franchise offer has been developed over many years of service to the retail sector. Their unique trade marks, delivery model, technical know how, commercial expertise and market leading position combined with their commercial offer aligns with the University's requirements and available resources.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030464-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CO-OPERATIVE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55900000 - Retail trade services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030464-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030464-2025
  6th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=955533704
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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