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Provision of Promotional Items

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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13 Aug 2025 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales, a body governed by public law, has completed a procurement process under the NEUPC Framework for the provision of promotional items, including pens, hats, and sunglasses. The tender, titled "Provision of Promotional Items," falls under the advertising material industry category. The procurement process was conducted as a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition following mini-competition guidelines. The University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, United Kingdom, served as the buying organisation. The contract was awarded to Get Yourself Noticed Ltd on 12th August 2025, with an overall contract value of £400,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the promotional merchandise industry, particularly those that can demonstrate a strong ability to meet specifications, reproduce branding accurately, and efficiently manage orders and stock. The procurement's focus on quality criteria such as environmental impact, ethical sourcing, social value, and the management of deadlines highlights the potential for businesses that prioritise sustainable and ethical practices to thrive. SMEs, like Get Yourself Noticed Ltd, can seize significant growth opportunities by aligning with these critical procurement criteria, catering to educational and public sector institutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Promotional Items

Notice Description

Provision of Promotional Items such as pens, hats, sunglasses etc...

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Promotional Items such as pens, hats, sunglasses etc..

Procurement Information

The tender was issued as a mini competition under the NEUPC Framework for Promotional Merchandise and Clothing (OFF3174 NW), Lot 1: Promotional Merchandise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048257-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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


CPV Codes

22462000 - Advertising material

30192700 - Stationery

39294100 - Information and promotion products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.perrott@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443482386

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GET YOURSELF NOTICED

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