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Provision of Sportswear

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has completed the tender process for the Provision of Sportswear, focusing on supplying quality clothing for the university's sport staff, sports scholarship students, and Team UWS leisurewear. The project was officially awarded on 26 March 2025, with Aspire Industrial Services securing the contract valued at £40,000. The procurement process utilised the Open procedure method, ensuring a transparent and competitive selection. The sportswear will be delivered to UWS Lanarkshire Campus in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. This contract aligns with the UWS's focus on providing high-quality services within the Education sector under the COFOG classifications.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in premium sportswear manufacturing and design. The successful bidder, Aspire Industrial Services, will supply durable, stylish, and functional sports clothing, supporting UWS's commitment to quality and performance. The contract's scope includes the provision of playing kits, leisurewear, university staff uniforms, and merchandise items, potentially expanding sales through developing additional leisurewear lines. SME suppliers in the sports and corporate wear industry, who can provide excellent value and reliable service, would find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The initial contract period spans three years, with a potential 12-month extension, offering sustained business opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Sportswear

Notice Description

The University is seeking Contractor for the Provision of Sportswear. The supplier will provide a range of quality clothing for UWS Sport Staff, Sports Scholarship students and Team UWS Leisurewear. Design should be discrete, but complementary, within a very strong corporate styling that exudes quality and performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UWS seeks to appoint a supplier who can: - Supply quality corporate sportswear for the duration of the contract. - Supply premium sports clothing, which is durable, functional, stylish, fitted and affordable. - Provide an excellent student experience in the provision of Sports Clothing at a cost which is attractive and excellent value to our students and staff at UWS. - Provide a professional, reliable and dedicated service to our students and staff. The scope of the services cover: - Team UWS Sports playing kit and leisurewear - University sport facility staff uniform - Sports scholarship students' kit allocation - Academic Schools students sports clothing - Merchandise items. Male and female 'cuts' are expected, within the overall context of quality performance and design. The indicative annual order volume (irrespective of size, design, colour etc., but inclusive of stock supply) for staff uniforms, Scholarship students, team wear and academic schools is expected to be: - 350 team members of which team there will be between 18-20 teams. - 36 sports scholar students per annum who require kit. - 30 staff members who require a full range of uniforms each year. These numbers may increase through development of leisurewear and merchandise lines and subsequent sales. Full details of the requirements are included in the ITT document on PCS-Tender.

Renewal: Optional 12 months extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782766
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528265
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

18412000 - Sportswear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2028

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 2BE
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley Northwest
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIRE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517902
    Provision of Sportswear - The University is seeking Contractor for the Provision of Sportswear. The supplier will provide a range of quality clothing for UWS Sport Staff, Sports Scholarship students and Team UWS Leisurewear. Design should be discrete, but complementary, within a very strong corporate styling that exudes quality and performance.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528265
    Provision of Sportswear - The University is seeking Contractor for the Provision of Sportswear. The supplier will provide a range of quality clothing for UWS Sport Staff, Sports Scholarship students and Team UWS Leisurewear. Design should be discrete, but complementary, within a very strong corporate styling that exudes quality and performance.

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