Award

1080 - Promotional Merchandise

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

16 Jul 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, based in Birmingham, has completed the procurement process for "1080 - Promotional Merchandise," categorised under Information and Promotion Products (CPV: 39294100). This tender falls under the 'goods' industry category and was conducted using a detailed procurement method classified as "Other." The tender process concluded with the contract awarded on 13th June 2025, and the award notice was published on 16th July 2025. The contract, valued at £300,000, runs from 22nd June 2025 to 21st June 2028, covering a broad range of delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and internationally.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in promotional merchandise, particularly those classified as SMEs and not VCSE. The awarded contractor, Nivart Limited T/A Extravaganza Promotional Merchandise, highlights that SMEs with a focus on producing information and promotional products are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. By leveraging frameworks like NWUPC, businesses can grow by aligning their offerings with the buying needs of educational institutions and expanding their reach through involvement in sizable, multi-year contracts.

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Notice Title

1080 - Promotional Merchandise

Notice Description

Call off from the following framework: Lot 1 NWUPC Framework for Promotional Merchandise (OFF3174 NW)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c968a9b-5fcd-4562-9e6f-ec2ffed29d2c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39294100 - Information and promotion products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2028 3-4 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIVART LIMITED T/A EXTRAVAGANZA PROMOTIONAL MERCHANDISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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