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
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government