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LUV01365 Invitation to tender for promotional Items and branded garments for retail with pop up and on line shop

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester has completed the tender process for its framework agreement concerning promotional items and branded garments, which aims to support university marketing, retail, and graduation activities. This procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government classification. The framework, initiated through an open procedure, is divided into two lots, with an estimated combined annual spend of approximately £157,000. Located at University Road, Leicester, the initiative encompasses opportunities for suppliers with frameworks implemented from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030. Suppliers were selected through a mini competition assessing price and quality, marking a completion status in the procurement stage with contracts already signed, dated 12 February 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in promotional goods and branded garments. Companies like Nivart Ltd and Allwag Promotions Ltd have been awarded the first lot, benefiting from annual expenditure estimated at £100,000. Furthermore, the framework's structure encourages diverse engagement, particularly for SMEs with strong technical capacity, sustainability standards, and pricing strategies. With a framework accommodating up to two suppliers for promotional items, businesses possessing expertise in promotional products and services are well-suited to compete and expand their market presence. The cancellation of Lot 2 for branded garments potentially leaves room for future opportunities in conjuring retail arrangements and pop-up shops at university events.

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Notice Title

LUV01365 Invitation to tender for promotional Items and branded garments for retail with pop up and on line shop

Notice Description

LUV01365 2.1The University is seeking to appoint suppliers to a two-lot framework agreement for the supply of promotional goods and branded garments. The framework will support University marketing, retail, and graduation-related activity over a period of three years, with the option to extend by one further year at the University's discretion. The framework will be divided into two distinct lots as described below. Lot 1 - Supply of Promotional Items Number of suppliers to be awarded: Up to 2 suppliers Estimated annual spend, approximately PS100,000 Lot 2 - Branded Garments for Retail and provision of Pop-Up and on-line Shop Number of suppliers to be awarded: 1 supplier Estimated annual spend: Approximately PS57,000 To view this notice, please click here: https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1015404854

Lot Information

Supply of Promotional Items

Supply of a range of promotional merchandise printed with the University's approved branding/logos.

Supply of branded garments for retail and provision of pop-up and on-line shop

Branded garments for retail and provision of pop-up shop at graduations and potentially other ad hoc events and on-line shop

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055df2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014805-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

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


CPV Codes

18300000 - Garments

39294100 - Information and promotion products

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£628,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£628,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
Anthony Midgley
Contact Email
acm26@le.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1162522058

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ALLWAG PROMOTIONS

NIVART

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