Award

Retender of Sports-Based Clothing and Attire

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Dec 2023 at 15:16

Tender

10 Oct 2022 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Southampton Solent University has awarded a contract for the retender of sports-based clothing and attire to I-TEX Teamwear. The procurement process was for two lots, one for team kits and another for student and staff garments. The University invited bids to provide high-quality teamwear and garments that align with the Solent brand guidelines. The contract allows for the purchase of items such as team kits, polo shirts, hoodies, and rain jackets, with specific requirements on branding, sizes, and online shop availability.

This tender provides an opportunity for suppliers in the special clothing and accessories industry to work with Southampton Solent University in delivering sports-based attire to students and staff. Businesses capable of producing high-quality, trendy garments in a timely manner, aligned with brand guidelines, and available for online purchase are well-suited for this contract. The University's requirements involve accommodating a wide range of sizes and ensuring the availability of both male and female fittings, presenting a business growth opportunity for suppliers in the clothing industry focusing on sports apparel and accessories.

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Notice Title

Retender of Sports-Based Clothing and Attire

Notice Description

The University's academic 'School of Sport, Health, Social Sciences' alongside our Solent Sport's department are looking for an opportunity to work with a reputable organisation who can deliver sports-based clothing and attire to our students and staff. The requirement has been split into 2 lots - Lot 1 Team Kits and - Lot 2 Student and Staff Garments. There is no guaranteed level of expenditure on this contract. Bidders are invited to bid for one or both lots, the University reserves the right to award both lots to a single bidder or 2 separate bidders, each lot is evaluated separately. Bidders are invited to submit a proposal that is able to meet the requirements as set out in the Invitation to tender documentation. Bidders will be required to display samples on 9th November 2022 at Solent University.

Lot Information

Team Kits

Lot 1 is for the purchase and delivery of high quality, technically advanced teamwear for our wide range of sports teams and clubs, as detailed in the pricing schedule. Please note that there is no guaranteed level of spend. Kits need to be delivered in an agreed timely manner, time is of the essence in this contract. The kit needs to be aligned to current trends and styles. The quality and price of the teamwear needs to be considered. The kits are for our student-based teams and the quantity is anticipated to be in line with the indicative quantity on the pricing schedule. Team kits will not be purchased annually but will rather be replaced as required. All team kits are to be branded in accordance with the Solent Brand Guidelines. Team kits will be purchased by the University as well as being purchased directly by students. The team kits must be available for to students to purchase securely via an online shop on the Supplier's website which should be clearly branded with the University's logo and in accordance with the Solent Brand Guidelines. The University will place orders via an official University purchase order and not on the Supplier's online shop. It is essential that all kit can accommodate both male and female fittings and include a large range of sizes from very small to very large, for example ladies size 6-18, and male size XS to XXXL. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Renewal: Replacement will be advertised at the conclusion of the contract.

Student and Staff Garments

Lot 2 is for the purchase and delivery of performance/technical quality clothing for students and staff for day- to-day wear. All student and staff garments must be in keeping with the Solent brand as detailed in the Solent Brand Guidelines. The clothing needs to be branded with the Solent University logo and made available to students to purchase securely via an online shop on the Supplier's website which should be clearly branded with the University's logo. The variety/range of garments is not substantial, as detailed in the pricing schedule 2, but the quality, price and availability online are key factors. Approximately 350 students will place orders each year. A range of items will be purchased from each student and it is anticipated that at least 200 of these orders will purchase the following minimum package (1 x tee, 1 x polo, 1 x hoodie, 1 x rain jacket and 1 x tracksuit bottom and 1 x shorts). Students should be given the option to buy a single item or a bundle of goods. We would expect our students to receive a discount if purchasing a bundle. For example, 1 x Polo shirt, 1 x Tee, 1 x Hooded top, 1 x Shorts, 1 x Tracksuit bottoms and 1 x Rain jacket. It is essential that all kit can accommodate male and female fittings and include a large range of sizes from very small (for example female size 6 or youth sized) to very large (for example XXXL). Any orders for staff uniforms will be placed via an official University purchase order and not on the supplier's online shop. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Renewal: Replacement will be advertised upon contract conclusion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03746f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036115-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18200000 - Outerwear

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 2 to 4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Linda Tyrrell
Contact Email
linda.tyrrell@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2382013000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I-TEX TEAMWEAR

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