Tender

Promotional Merchandise

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Limited is conducting a tender for the "Promotional Merchandise" Framework Agreement, aimed at suppliers of promotional goods. This procurement falls under the goods category with a value of approximately £15.6 million. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 21st September 2018. Successful contractors will supply promotional items under three distinct lots: Lot 1 for Promotional Merchandise, Lot 2 for Vouchers and Gift Cards, and Lot 3 for Promotional Clothing. The Framework Agreement will commence on 1st December 2018 and is expected to last for three years, with the possibility of a one-year extension subject to performance evaluations.

This opportunity offers significant avenues for business growth, particularly for suppliers of promotional merchandise, clothing, and printed materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can provide innovative and high-quality products to meet the diverse needs of the consortium's members. Given the multiple lots available, businesses have the flexibility to bid for one or more, allowing them to tailor their offerings according to their strengths and capacities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Promotional Merchandise

Notice Description

The NWUPC Ltd is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC Ltd, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, SUPC and CPC for the Supply of Promotional Merchandise. Tenderers shall accept and acknowledge that by issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) NWUPC Ltd shall not be bound to accept any Tender and reserves the right not to conclude a Framework Agreement for Promotional Merchandise for which Tenders are invited nor does it constitute an offer to enter into a contractual relationship. All costs incurred in relation to preparing and submitting a Tender are to be borne by the Tenderer. NWUPC Ltd shall not accept liability for any associated costs sustained by Tenderers. This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st December 2018 for an initial period of thirty six (36) months until 30th November 2021 with the option to extend the Agreement for twelve (12) months until 30th November 2021 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. The Framework Agreement will be split into three (3) lots as follows: Lot 1 - Promotional Merchandise Lot 2 - Vouchers and Gift Cards Lot 3 - Promotional Clothing The Tenderer can apply for a single lot or for multiple lots. You will need to complete and return a separate ITT for each of the lots You wish to apply for. You must indicate in section 4 Lot Application which of the lots You wish to apply for. Tenderers cannot apply for both Lots 1 and Lots 3. If You apply for both lots then clarification will be sought and You must select either Lot 1 or Lot 3. Successful award on a particular lot does not enable You to supply under any other Lot. Additional information: Please access In-Tend to download documentation. In-Tend user guide is also attached.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a7b10c-9d0f-4113-b2ad-8ca001ffccf8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18530000 - Presents and rewards

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

30192121 - Ballpoint pens

30192130 - Pencils

39294100 - Information and promotion products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,628,236 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2021 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
NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3HZ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

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