Tender

TeamUCL Kit

STUDENTS' UNION UCL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Students' Union UCL, located at 25 Gordon Street, London, begins with a tender inviting proposals from sports clothing companies. The tender seeks the supply of playing kit and leisure wear branded as TeamUCL. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Sportswear" and is conducted using an open, competitive flexible procedure due to urgency. The submission deadline for proposals is set on 15th May 2026, with the award period concluding by 30th June 2026. The contract, valued grossly at £252,000, runs from 1st July 2026 and is aimed at engaging a supplier for three years with options to extend up to two additional 12-month periods, totalling five years.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses operating within the sports apparel industry to grow their services during an established community-focused collaborative effort with the Students' Union UCL. Companies well-suited to this tender would demonstrate superior product quality, sustainability, and a flexible delivery model, particularly those capable of supporting customisation and online sales structures. Evaluation will prioritise product quality, financial value, and ethical practices, making it an ideal match for suppliers keen on promoting innovation and robust environmental standards. This offers a steady annual expenditure forecast with potential for further income through direct or online shop orders, supporting business expansion over a sustained period.

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Notice Title

TeamUCL Kit

Notice Description

United under the TeamUCL Brand, Students' Union UCL invites proposals from sports clothing companies to provide playing kit and leisure wear for TeamUCL. The intention is to engage a supplier for a period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two 12-month periods to a maximum of five years. The appointed supplier will work closely with TeamUCL colleagues to ensure we are provided with exciting, wearable clothing designs that meet our requirements set out in this tender. Annual expenditure on teamwear orders is estimated to be in the range of PS50,000-PS70,000, with an additional PS8,000-PS12,000 generated through individual or online shop orders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Annual expenditure on teamwear orders is estimated to be in the range of PS50,000-PS70,000, with an additional PS8,000-PS12,000 generated through individual or online shop orders. While these figures are an accurate estimate, Students' Union UCL provides no guarantee as to the level of spend under this contract. The contract includes an option to extend for up to 24 months in two 12-month periods. The pricing for the first year of the contract shall be fixed. The supplier may request a price review for subsequent years, any such request must be submitted with a minimum of three months notice. Any price increase must not exceed the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) for the relevant period. All assumptions relating to inflation or price adjustments must be clearly detailed within the proposal.

Renewal: We intend to engage a supplier for a period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two 12-month periods to a maximum of five years. Extensions are to be agreed in writing by both parties a minimum of 90 days prior to the contract end date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06872f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036022-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18412000 - Sportswear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-01-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STUDENTS' UNION UCL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 0AY
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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