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Branded Promotional Merchandise and Apparel including an Online and On Campus Gift Shop

University of Ulster

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 12:22

Tender Notice
Planning

23 Feb 2024 at 12:01

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster is seeking to procure branded promotional merchandise, apparel, and the operation of an online and on-campus gift shop. This open tender, classified under promotional services (CPV code 79342200), is currently active and encompasses a total estimated contract value of £2.5 million. The contract involves the provision of UU branded apparel and promotional items for purchase by various departments and faculties, as well as retail via a campus shop and an online store. Key locations for the delivery include the Belfast, Coleraine, and Derry/Londonderry campuses. The tender submission period ends on 2nd April 2025, with bid opening scheduled for 19th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in promotional merchandise, branded apparel, and retail services. Companies with expertise in e-commerce platforms and event-based retail operations would find this contract valuable. The ability to manage an on-campus gift shop and online store, coupled with the capacity to provide pop-up shops at university events, makes this a lucrative business opportunity. The contract is expected to last for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend for up to an additional 24 months, presenting a long-term partnership potential with the University of Ulster.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Branded Promotional Merchandise and Apparel including an Online and On Campus Gift Shop

Notice Description

The scope of this contract is the provision of UU Branded apparel and promotional items for purchase from departments and faculties and for retail via a campus shop and online store. The contract will also include the provision of an on-campus retail outlet (gift shop) on the Belfast Campus. The contract includes the provision and hosting of an online gift shop and "pop up" shops at planned University events on all 3 University Campus Locations (for example: graduations).

Lot Information

Branded Clothing

The scope of this contract is the provision of UU Branded apparel and promotional items for purchase from departments and faculties and for retail via a campus shop and online store. The contract will also include the provision of an on-campus retail outlet (gift shop) on the Belfast Campus. The contract includes the provision and hosting of an online gift shop and "pop up" shops at planned University events on all 3 University Campus Locations (for example: graduations). Additional information: The estimated total value stated above in Section II.2.6 is the highest value a range of PS1.5 - PS2.5 million and is for the 5 year contract period (including extensions). The University reserves the right to modify this contract, under Regulation 72(1)(a) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Details can be found in the tender documents.

Options: It is anticipated the contract will be for 3 years initially with the option to extend for any periods up to and including 24 months.

Branded Promotional Items

Branded Promotional Items - items to include but not limited to the following: Pens, notebooks, post its, highlighters, waterbottles, travel mugs, bags, chargers, lanyards Specification of lot 1 and 2 will vary from entry level to high depending on purpose, i.e for promotional activities or for retail

Provision of Gift Shop

Provision of Gift Shop to sell UU Branded Merchandise including: - an on campus Gift shop at the Belfast Campus - hosting and running an online gift shop - provision of pop up gift shops at UU graduation locations and other agreed occasions. Additional information: The anticipated contract period shall be for an initial 3 year period with the option to extend for any period up to and including 36 months. The estimated total value stated above in Section II.1.5 is the lowest value in the range of PS750,000 - PS1 million and includes the initial 3 year contract period and the option to extend for any periods up to and including 36 months.

Combination of Lots 1, 2 and 3

Combination of Lots 1 - 3 Lot 1 - Branded Clothing - items to include but not limited to the following: Hoodies, Sweatshirts, T-shirts, hats Lot 2 - Branded Promotional Items - items to include but not limited to the following: Pens, notebooks, post its, highlighters, waterbottles, travel mugs, bags, chargers, lanyards Specification of lot 1 and 2 will vary from entry level to high depending on purpose, i.e for promotional activities or for retail Lot 3 - Provision of an On-Campus Gift Store & Online/Pop Up Shop Additional information: The anticipated contract period shall be for an initial 3 year period with the option to extend for any period up to and including 36 months. The estimated total value stated above in Section II.1.5 is the lowest value in the range of PS750,000 - PS1 million and includes the initial 3 year contract period and the option to extend for any periods up to and including 36 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043c73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006159-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

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

CPV Codes

18300000 - Garments

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

55900000 - Retail trade services

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Ulster
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Further Information

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