The University has negotiated some discounts with national companies.
In these current times, where budgets are under increasing constraints, being able to provide staff with access to additional offers and discounts can add to your existing employee benefits (pension / salary sacrifice / cycle to work and travel allowances).
The Kaarp Benefits website has a wide range of suppliers that staff can use to save money throughout the year, including saving off their weekly shop, days out, holidays and much more. Don’t forget we now have monthly free prize draws for all users of the scheme to enter, all details (including terms & conditions) are listed on the homepage of the website.
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The NUS extra card gives you discounts and offers at a wide range of shops, food outlets and cinemas, including Amazon, Odeon, Pizza Hut and Superdrug. To get the card contact Beds SU at either Bedford or Luton campuses.
If you’re working as a full-time teacher or professor only, you can enjoy teacher discounts with the International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC). The teacher card (ITIC) is an internationally recognised ID card that offers numerous discounts and savings, at home and abroad, such as 20% discount on National Express coaches, 20% discount on Virgin Experience Days and much more.
There are a number of staff discounts which have been agreed with local companies in Bedfordshire.
We are currently reaching out to other local companies to increase the range that is offered below. Please keep checking back on a regular basis for new offers and discounts.
We will also announce any new discounts via our staff newsletter @beds.
Earn 5p in rewards points for every £1 you spend in any of the Beds SU Venues (The Hub, Bedford & The Metro Bar, Luton). Reward points can then be used to purchase food and drinks in our venues, including Starbucks Coffee! Simply show your staff ID card at the till and points will be added.
Big Yellow Storage is offering University of Bedfordshire staff an extra 10 per cent discount.
Maybe you're moving home and you don't have room for all your things or you've just had a baby and your spare room is no longer spare. You might be re-decorating your house but don't want to re-decorate the furniture. Whatever the reason, you can get some space with Big Yellow. Simply bring your things to Big Yellow's clean, dry, secure rooms for as few as seven days or as long as you need.
To receive a 10 per cent discount off the cost of storage for the length of your stay - in addition to any current opening offer either:
Please quote the offer code UNISTAFF01 when reserving your room and bring your staff ID when moving in.
With Costco membership, University of Bedfordshire staff can enjoy great savings on thousands of quality products at the lowest possible price at all UK Costco locations and over 568 worldwide.
In addition to offering quality products at low warehouse prices, their outlet at Milton Keynes offers a variety of convenient member services such as One Hour Photo, Optical, Tyre Purchase and Fitting, Food Court, Personalised Sheet Cakes and a pre-order system from our Service Deli. They are also now able to offer NHS sight tests (to find out if you qualify for this please contact their Optical Department).
Each card is at a cost of £30.00 + VAT which also includes a complimentary spouse card. One additional card is available at a cost of £12.00 + VAT.
To discuss becoming a Costco member please phone 01908 285 027. For more information about Costco visit www.costco.co.uk
This is a not-for-profit sports and leisure trust operating a variety of facilities in Luton. Special corporate rates have been agreed at all Active Luton centres. Active Luton
Offers an extensive range of sporting opportunities. Please see Alexander Sports Centre for more information.
University staff can enjoy 10% off at Treatz Dessert Parlour on Upper George Street in Luton (opposite the Town Hall).
Please show your staff card when placing your order to be eligible for the discount.
The University has also negotiated some additional discounts with national companies.
If you’re working as a full-time teacher or professor only, you can enjoy teacher discounts with the International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC). The teacher card (ITIC) is an internationally recognised ID card that offers numerous discounts and savings, at home and abroad. Such as 20% discount on national express coaches, 20% discount on Virgin Experience Days and much more. See a full list of offers
NUS Extra offers a great range of discounts, both online and on the highstreets for just £12. This includes up to 40% at Pizza Express, 10% off at Co-op, discount on cinema tickets, plus with ISIC now included, you will also have access to 1000's of international discounts.
To see all discounts and apply for a card simply visit NUS extra and complete the online form. Don't worry too much about what course details you enter, just ensure you use your University email address (firstname.surname@beds.ac.uk) where your email address is requested. This will verify that you a eligible for a card.
University staff can save more than 10 per cent on airport parking charges by booking in advance through Park & Go. Please see the poster [PDF] for details or phone 0844 482 0261. Visit: parkandgo.co.uk for details.
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Super Break has been a short break specialist for over 30 years. And they pour all that knowledge, experience and passion back into creating your perfect escape.The University has partnered with Superbreak to offer staff a 10 per cent discount on your next much-needed escape.
Choosing Super Break allows you to book every element of your trip in one simple place; 2-5 star hotels, rail travel, Eurostar, flights and mini-cruises, plus all the little extras that help make each break really special.
From theatre tickets and events to sightseeing and attractions around the UK and overseas, they help tailor the entire package exactly how you want it.
Just like they have for over 1.5 million customers so far… with an impressive 97% Customer Service rating on Feefo.
Both ATOL and ABTA protected for added peace of mind and with no credit card or booking fees, Super Break is a reliable brand trusted by travel agents and customers.
Simply visit www.superbreak.com/go/hb591 or call 01904 436 002 and quote “HB591”
Lines open 7 days a week from 8am until 10pm.
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University staff can access UCO (University College of Osteopathy) treatment at the Southwark Bridge Road clinical centre in the general clinic at a specially discounted rate of £19 per appointment. Just take along your University ID card.
Treatment is provided by senior UCO osteopathy degree students, supervised by tutors who are fully qualified osteopaths. The clinic is based at 98-118 Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 0BQ - near to Borough tube station (Northern line).
For more information contact: clinicappointments@uco.ac.uk or 020 7089 5360 or visit the University College of Osteopathy Clinic
As a member of Bedfordshire and Luton Chamber of Commerce, University employees can exclusively access AXA PPP healthcare's free information telephone service, around the clock, 365 days a year.
Their team of nurses, pharmacists, counsellors and midwives are available night and day to give you the benefit of their expertise. They'll answer your questions and provide valuable help and information on illnesses, treatments and medications.
Activate your free service now by visiting axappphealthcare.co.uk
All University staff can claim an educational discount when buying IT hardware for personal use from suppliers contracted on agreements through Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC). This could include buying USB flash drives, scanners, DVD drives, desktop computers, laptops, printers and apple devices.
University Staff can also buy Microsoft Office for Mac or PC at a considerable discount via the Microsoft Home Use Programme. See the full details on computer and technology discounts