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title: "Branded Merchandise"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2018-12-13"
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# Branded Merchandise

Buyer: NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CENTRE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aeebc867-15d7-44f4-a926-a0a08149c5fa

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## Summary

The tender titled "Branded Merchandise" is initiated by the North East of England Business and Innovation Centre Limited, located in Sunderland, England. This procurement process is classified under the industry category of information and promotion products. It follows an open procedure and is currently at the tender stage, with proposals due by 7th January 2019. The contract, valued at £30,000, is set to commence on 14th January 2019 and will run until 31st March 2021. Potential bidders are invited to submit their proposals, detailing their company and past relevant work.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in branded products and promotional merchandise. Companies that provide items such as memory sticks, pens, promotional gifts, and apparel would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement is designed to support diverse stakeholders within the industry.

## Notice

Sunderland Software City is looking to select a provider that will be responsible for the supply of branded merchandise products. The types of branded merchandise required will vary and demand will be on an as and when basis. Examples of the items may include but will not be limited to the following: Memory Sticks Pens Promotional Gifts T-shirts We are now inviting companies to submit a proposal for this work. Your proposal should include in no more than 6 sides of A4 paper: - A brief description of your company Examples of previous work which is relevant (maximum 2 examples) An example breakdown of unit costs inclusive of all VAT - for example - x500 memory sticks, x1000 pens, x20 T-shirts (please also state any assumptions made during costings) A proposed workflow to show the interaction between yourself and SSC from the time an order is placed to receiving the goods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0fcd686-1aab-46fb-993f-bb0da672d1ea |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 EAST OF ENGLAND BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CENTRE LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 39294100 - Information and promotion products
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2018 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0fcd686-1aab-46fb-993f-bb0da672d1ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0fcd686-1aab-46fb-993f-bb0da672d1ea
  13th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69ed6382-808c-4f92-aa1d-33809f220f9e
  Branded Merchandise tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderlandsoftwarecity.com

## Provenance

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