--- title: "RFQ for the Provision of Retail and Merchandise for the World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 (WGC 2022)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9d5addb-a987-4280-bb5a-5ebf986a8c59" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9d5addb-a987-4280-bb5a-5ebf986a8c59" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9d5addb-a987-4280-bb5a-5ebf986a8c59.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9d5addb-a987-4280-bb5a-5ebf986a8c59.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-05" --- # RFQ for the Provision of Retail and Merchandise for the World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 (WGC 2022) Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9d5addb-a987-4280-bb5a-5ebf986a8c59 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9d5addb-a987-4280-bb5a-5ebf986a8c59) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9d5addb-a987-4280-bb5a-5ebf986a8c59.json) ## Summary Liverpool City Council has initiated a public procurement exercise titled "RFQ for the Provision of Retail and Merchandise for the World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 (WGC 2022)". This procurement pertains to the event services industry and aims to appoint a supplier to design, produce, and supply a range of ethically sourced merchandise. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 19th November 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 7th December 2021 and conclude on 6th January 2022, with an estimated value of £52,000. The procurement follows an open procedure, ensuring wide access for interested parties. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in retail and merchandise, particularly those with experience in event services and ethical sourcing. Suppliers that can provide a diverse range of branded merchandise, from clothing to promotional items, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses with the capacity to manage retail operations on-site during a major event, including logistics and staffing, will find compelling opportunities for growth and partnership within the city of Liverpool. ## Notice Liverpool City Council Commercial Procurement Unit Procontract Due-North Unique Reference number: DN580387 Title: RFQ for the Provision of Retail and Merchandise for the World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 (WGC 2022) Liverpool City Council is undertaking a procurement exercise to identify and appoint a Retail and Merchandise Supplier to design, produce and supply a range of ethically sourced merchandise; 1. to be sold both on and offline, 2. used as prizes and gifts, 3. for use in marketing and communication campaigns. The supplier will also be responsible for the retail of WGC2022 merchandise via various locations and will provide all infrastructure, staff, and manage cash handling on site. The locations of these sites, (each marked with a gold star on the attached appendix, Merchandise Venue Overview) are allocated as: - the Piazza, - outside of the ACC Liverpool Venue, - Hall A within the Exhibition centre which is the Fan Zone location for the event and any potential concourse spaces to be identified within the arena, which will be determined by WGC2022 and built into the event operations plan. There may also be the opportunity to sell merchandise within Liverpool City Council's assets and other relevant locations, such as the official Tourist Information Centre's (TIC) on a 'sale or return' commission paid basis. WGC2022 will advise of these opportunities as they arise. Branded merchandise to include the following items: * T-shirts (male, female, unisex and children's designs) * Hoodies (male, female, unisex and children's designs) * Lanyards * Wristbands * Pins * Official Programme * Water bottles depending on commercial sponsor * Mugs * String Bags/Tote Bags/Backpacks * Hats * Mascot related items TBC Using the supplier's industry knowledge, as part of the tender, WGC2022 welcomes feedback and recommendations around further merchandise products and designs which they feel will work and retail well for the Championships. Note: Sport-specific items (e.g., leotards) may be sold separately by appointed retailers in agreement with British Gymnastics & WGC2022. WGC2022 may add additional stock to be sold by appointed retailer, dependent on commercial partnership outcomes at an agreed purchase/commission rate. Please can suppliers include as part of their response, whether any items may be provided at no additional cost (e.g., branded workforce lanyards etc.), should they be successful. All merchandise stock should be available to WGC2022 to purchase at the agreed wholesale price. The appointed supplier will hold exclusive rights to sell WGC2022 merchandise with the opportunity to sell merchandise within Liverpool City Council assets on a 'sale or return' commission paid basis. Exclusivity will not be extended to sport specific wear such as leotards ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e85b7d6-e95e-48da-98f2-e2eaacb53db0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Dec 2021 - 6 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £52,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 5 Nov 2021 at 19:49 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e85b7d6-e95e-48da-98f2-e2eaacb53db0 - 5 Nov 2021 at 19:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb7f6e9-f566-4964-a78a-3ea085f59316 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e85b7d6-e95e-48da-98f2-e2eaacb53db0 5th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb7f6e9-f566-4964-a78a-3ea085f59316 5th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1c81bbe1-673e-ec11-810e-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.liverpool.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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