Tender

Provision of Action for Childrens Brand Shop

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

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Tender

08 May 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Action For Children (AFC) is inviting bids for the provision of their internal 'Brand Shop', which supplies branded products such as uniforms, ID badges, and fundraising materials. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the tender being published on 8th May 2025. The deadline for submissions is 15th May 2025 at 12:00 PM BST. This contract, classified under Warehouse Management System services, also includes requirements related to printing, storage, and online ordering functionalities. The services will cater to various locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and more broadly the UK and Rest of the World. The contract is expected to run from 11th August 2025 to 10th August 2028. The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging wide participation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies involved in logistics, warehousing, online platform management, printing and distribution, as well as businesses supplying special clothing and printed materials. Organisations capable of providing efficient warehousing paired with robust online service offerings would be well-suited for this contract. SMEs and VCSEs are not specifically targeted, which suggests that medium to larger enterprises may find this opportunity particularly appealing. Engaging in this procurement could provide sustained business growth, reputation enhancement through association with a reputable charity, and potential entry into the charity sector’s supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Action for Childrens Brand Shop

Notice Description

Action For Children (AFC) currently have an internal platform referred to as 'Brand Shop' where AFC staff can order branded products to support their work. These products range from uniforms and ID badges to fundraising materials for supporters such as balloons, bunting, pens and tote bags. We require the procurement, fulfilment and storage of these products, as well as a platform for AFC staff to log in to via SSO (Single Sign On) and place orders on available stock.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ff733a-f75f-492c-b049-72b5605a92ed
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

22 - Printed matter and related products

42 - Industrial machinery

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

42965100 - Warehouse management system

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

79810000 - Printing services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

79991000 - Stock-control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACTION FOR CHILDREN
Contact Name
Lola Hale
Contact Email
lola.hale@actionforchildren.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01923361500

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD18 8AG
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Watford

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