Tender

Weston College - Provision of Promotional Merchandise

WESTON COLLEGE

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TenderUpdate

09 Mar 2026 at 14:03

Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

Weston College, a public authority classified under sub-central government, is seeking tenders for the provision of promotional merchandise across the UK, specifically targeting regions UKC through UKK. As part of its active procurement stage, the College invites submissions for this below-threshold open competition, requiring interested suppliers to express their intent via email. Tender submissions must be emailed to the College by 24th April 2026, with any inquiries concluding on 17th April 2026. The current tender update reflects a revised total contract value of £75,000 for a 3-year period beginning 29th June 2026, with a possible extension for another 12 months. The procurement method is open, emphasizing the delivery of information and promotion products.

The opportunity to supply branded merchandise to Weston College offers substantial growth potential for businesses specializing in promotional goods. Companies that excel in innovation, account management, service specificities, and business continuity planning are well-positioned to compete effectively. The procurement reserves participation for small and medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, broadening access to a diverse range of suppliers. Firms should leverage their expertise in creating high-value merchandising solutions, understanding the importance of quality and price, which are weighted equally at 20% each in the evaluation criteria. This contract represents a significant chance for businesses within the promotional merchandise sector to establish a partnership with a reputable educational institution, enhancing their visibility and product offerings across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Title

Weston College - Provision of Promotional Merchandise

Notice Description

Weston College has a requirement for the provision of promotional merchandise to supply a broad range of branded merchandise for promotional purposes across the Weston College Group.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial term of the contract will be 36 months with an additional optional extension period of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020925-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39294100 - Information and promotion products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2029 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
WESTON COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 2AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

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