Tender

Promotional Materials - 2025

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

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Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Training Collective, a group consisting of outstanding further education colleges and independent training providers in North-East England, is seeking suppliers for the design, production, and delivery of high-quality branded promotional materials. This procurement, titled "Promotional Materials - 2025," is currently in the tender stage with a procurement method of open competition, below threshold. It falls under the goods category, specifically for advertising materials and commercial catalogues. The location for participation is the United Kingdom, and the procurement process must be completed electronically through their online platform by 22nd July 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 17th July 2025. The contract is valued at £58,000 excluding VAT and offers a potential renewal for one additional 24-month period starting from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, with a maximum contract extent to 31st August 2030.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in promotional materials and advertising supplies. Companies that can offer innovative, high-quality design solutions and effective production capabilities are particularly well-suited to compete. Given the importance placed on quality, which accounts for 70% of the evaluation criteria, firms with a strong track record in delivering superior promotional goods will be at an advantage. Additionally, the tender's focus on competitive pricing will reward those offering cost-effective solutions. Businesses within the designated UK regions can enhance their portfolios and client base by engaging with a prominent educational collective, known for its substantial turnover of approximately £32 million.

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Notice Title

Promotional Materials - 2025

Notice Description

The Education Training Collective (ETC) is a group of Ofsted rated Outstanding FE Colleges and Independent Training Providers within the North-East of England. The group currently has turnover circa PS32 million. We are seeking a supplier for the design, production, and delivery of a range of high-quality branded promotional materials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05537f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035110-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22460000 - Trade-advertising material, commercial catalogues and manuals

22462000 - Advertising material

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE
Contact Name
Phillip Iverson
Contact Email
phillip.iverson@the-etc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01642865426

Buyer Location

Locality
THORNABY
Postcode
TS17 6FB
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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