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Promotional Merchandise Services

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX

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10 Nov 2017 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux has completed a procurement process for "Promotional Merchandise Services," aimed at supplying a variety of promotional products to support local Citizens Advice services and national teams in their outreach initiatives. This tender, classified under promotional services, carries a total value of £150,000 and was awarded on 8th November 2017. The contract is set to commence on 2nd April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2021, encompassing delivery across several regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, London, and South West, under a selective procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of promotional merchandise, such as branded promotional items, stationery, and fundraising materials. Firms with capabilities in marketing and distribution of promotional goods would find this contract particularly relevant, especially those that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Engaging in this procurement process enables businesses to expand their client base by partnering with a well-established organisation like Citizens Advice, contributing to community outreach efforts whilst growing their operational footprint.

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Notice Title

Promotional Merchandise Services

Notice Description

Citizens Advice offers a range of products which our customers can use to promote us to the public.Our customers are local Citizens Advice services and national Citizens Advice staff. Occasionally external organisations, such as Trading Standards, also need to order certain products.The campaigns and equality teams and the Consumer and Witness Services, who are all national Citizens Advice teams also depend on the merchandise site to distribute free materials across the network of local Citizens Advice/courts.The core list of promotional products available to customers are the following but not limited to:Fundraising - Collecting buckets, handheld collecting boxes, static collecting boxes.Branded logos, stickers, pull up banners and signage.Promotional items - mugs, key rings.Publications - posters, leaflets,Stationery - Folders, notebooks, pens,Wearable items - Bags, fleeces, lanyards, running vests

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edd039bd-3d44-46d0-8469-ac71bc02ffbc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1A 4HD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldersgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOWLIS CORPORATE SOLUTIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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