--- title: "Promotional Merchandise" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d2b2876-0410-4e11-b200-d007976b19c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d2b2876-0410-4e11-b200-d007976b19c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d2b2876-0410-4e11-b200-d007976b19c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d2b2876-0410-4e11-b200-d007976b19c6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED" published: "2018-08-21" --- # Promotional Merchandise Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d2b2876-0410-4e11-b200-d007976b19c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d2b2876-0410-4e11-b200-d007976b19c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d2b2876-0410-4e11-b200-d007976b19c6.json) ## Summary The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Limited is conducting a tender for the "Promotional Merchandise" Framework Agreement, aimed at suppliers of promotional goods. This procurement falls under the goods category with a value of approximately £15.6 million. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 21st September 2018. Successful contractors will supply promotional items under three distinct lots: Lot 1 for Promotional Merchandise, Lot 2 for Vouchers and Gift Cards, and Lot 3 for Promotional Clothing. The Framework Agreement will commence on 1st December 2018 and is expected to last for three years, with the possibility of a one-year extension subject to performance evaluations. This opportunity offers significant avenues for business growth, particularly for suppliers of promotional merchandise, clothing, and printed materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can provide innovative and high-quality products to meet the diverse needs of the consortium's members. Given the multiple lots available, businesses have the flexibility to bid for one or more, allowing them to tailor their offerings according to their strengths and capacities. ## Notice The NWUPC Ltd is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC Ltd, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, SUPC and CPC for the Supply of Promotional Merchandise. Tenderers shall accept and acknowledge that by issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) NWUPC Ltd shall not be bound to accept any Tender and reserves the right not to conclude a Framework Agreement for Promotional Merchandise for which Tenders are invited nor does it constitute an offer to enter into a contractual relationship. All costs incurred in relation to preparing and submitting a Tender are to be borne by the Tenderer. NWUPC Ltd shall not accept liability for any associated costs sustained by Tenderers. This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st December 2018 for an initial period of thirty six (36) months until 30th November 2021 with the option to extend the Agreement for twelve (12) months until 30th November 2021 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. The Framework Agreement will be split into three (3) lots as follows: Lot 1 - Promotional Merchandise Lot 2 - Vouchers and Gift Cards Lot 3 - Promotional Clothing The Tenderer can apply for a single lot or for multiple lots. You will need to complete and return a separate ITT for each of the lots You wish to apply for. You must indicate in section 4 Lot Application which of the lots You wish to apply for. Tenderers cannot apply for both Lots 1 and Lots 3. If You apply for both lots then clarification will be sought and You must select either Lot 1 or Lot 3. Successful award on a particular lot does not enable You to supply under any other Lot. Additional information: Please access In-Tend to download documentation. In-Tend user guide is also attached. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a7b10c-9d0f-4113-b2ad-8ca001ffccf8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,628,236 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 3HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 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 ### Codes - 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories - 18530000 - Presents and rewards - 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter - 30192121 - Ballpoint pens - 30192130 - Pencils - 39294100 - Information and promotion products ## Release History - 21 Aug 2018 at 10:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a7b10c-9d0f-4113-b2ad-8ca001ffccf8 - 21 Aug 2018 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a7b10c-9d0f-4113-b2ad-8ca001ffccf8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a7b10c-9d0f-4113-b2ad-8ca001ffccf8 21st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35ca0ee9-75be-4152-bdf1-56d9495b3659 In-Tend User Guide - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home In-Tend E-Tendering Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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