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University of Leicester: LUV01380 Award of contract to operate a franchise business (Co-operative convenience store) on Univeristy campus

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Notice Summary
Title: LUV01380 Award of contract to operate a franchise business (Co-operative convenience store) on Univeristy campus
Notice type: UK5: Transparency notice
Authority: University of Leicester
Nature of contract: Not applicable
Procedure: Direct award
Short Description: 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.
Published: 06/06/2025 09:35
UK5: Transparency notice Published 06/06/2025

LUV01380 Award of contract to operate a franchise business (Co-operative convenience store) on Univeristy campus


Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

University of Leicester


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PPNM-4297-VLCH


Address:


University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
UK


Contact name:

Anthony Midgley


Email:

acm26@le.ac.uk


Telephone:

+44 1162522058


Website:

Not provided


Organisation type:

BODY_PUBLIC


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Direct award







Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0



Scope



Title:

LUV01380 Award of contract to operate a franchise business (Co-operative convenience store) on Univeristy campus


Reference number:

LUV01380



Description:

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.
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Participation



Suitable for SMEs:

No


Suitable for VCSEs:

No



Lots





Description:

Not provided


Main procurement category:

SERVICES



Above threshold:

Yes


Suitable for SMEs:

No


Suitable for VCSEs:

No




Contract dates (estimated):

01/09/2026 to 31/08/2036


CPV classifications:


55900000 - Retail trade services.



Contract can be extended:

Yes


Extension date:

31/08/2046


Delivery regions:


UKF21 - Leicester








Suppliers


Lot 1


Title:

LUV01380 Award of contract to operate a franchise business (Co-operative convenience store) on Univeristy campus





Supplier:

CO-OPERATIVE GROUP LIMITED


Companies House:

IP00525R


Address:


1 Angel Square
Manchester
M60 0AG
UK


Email:

Jonathan.perry@coop.co.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No


Supported employment provider:

No


Public service mutual:

No





Documents



Associated tender documents:


Not provided


Technical specifications:


Not provided



Contract Terms



Contract terms:

There is a risk of insufficient market demand and therefore potential lack of revenue making the contract uneconomic.


A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes



Direct Award Justification



Allowed by statutory instrument:

No



Direct award justifications:


Single supplier - intellectual property
Single supplier - technical


Justification description:

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.




Special regime:


None



Other organisations


Not provided