Award

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

  • University of Leicester

UK5: Transparency notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-030464

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-054426

Published 6 June 2025, 10:05am



Scope

Reference

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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Contract 1. LUV01380 Award of contract to operate a franchise business (Co-operative convenience store) on Univeristy campus

Supplier

Contract value

  • £18,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Earliest date the contract will be signed

1 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 September 2026 to 1 September 2036
  • Possible extension to 31 August 2046
  • 20 years

Description of possible extension:

The contract may be extended by agreement of the parties.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 55900000 - Retail trade services

Contract locations

  • UKF21 - Leicester

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Direct award

Direct award justification

  • Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
  • Single supplier - technical reasons

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.


Supplier

CO-OPERATIVE GROUP LIMITED

  • Companies House: IP00525R

1 Angel Square

Manchester

M60 0AG

United Kingdom

Contact name: Jonathan Perry

Email: Jonathan.perry@coop.co.uk

Region: UKD33 - Manchester

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1. LUV01380 Award of contract to operate a franchise business (Co-operative convenience store) on Univeristy campus


Contracting authority

University of Leicester

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPNM-4297-VLCH

University Road

Leicester

LE1 7RH

United Kingdom

Contact name: Anthony Midgley

Telephone: +44 1162522058

Email: acm26@le.ac.uk

Region: UKF21 - Leicester

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government