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title: "Promotional Merchandise & Clothing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059ad5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Promotional Merchandise & Clothing

Buyer: OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059ad5

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Promotional Merchandise & Clothing" initiated by Oxford Brookes University has now reached the award stage. Located at Gipsy Lane Headington in Oxford, the University is a sub-central government public authority. This procurement involves acquiring both high-volume and luxury promotional items to be used by staff and students or sold via their online shop. The procurement method employed was a direct award due to significant time and cost considerations, and the process falls under a concession special regime. Though no competitive tender took place, the value of the contract is approximately £180,000, with a potential gross value of £216,000, and is categorised under marketing services. The contract, expected to commence on 3rd November 2025 and spanning various regions across the United Kingdom, is set to last until 31st October 2026, with the possibility of a one-year renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the promotional merchandise industry, especially those equipped to provide a wide array of branded and luxury items. Companies specialising in high-volume production as well as those offering bespoke, premium products could find growth opportunities by catering to the diverse needs outlined in the tender. Furthermore, businesses with capabilities in setting up and managing e-commerce platforms may particularly benefit from the University's new e-store initiative. Given the focus on marketing services, firms with a strong understanding of the academic sector's promotional demands are likely to be well-suited to compete effectively in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

The University's procurement of promotional items is split into two distinct categories, serving different needs and audiences. First, there are high-volume, frequently purchased products. These items, which can be branded or unbranded, are essential for daily use and events. They are given away at events or used by staff and students. Historic examples include pens, wristbands, bags, confectionery, reusable mugs, water bottles, notebooks, lanyards, and branded apparel like hoodies and polo shirts. Second, the University sources premium and luxury products. These are higher-quality items, often sold to alumni through the University's online shop or given as gifts by members of the Vice Chancellor Group (VCG). Past examples include ties, cufflinks, pen sets, business card holders, and china cups. Please note that these examples are not exhaustive. The University expects suppliers to provide a wide range of new and popular items throughout the contract's duration. The University is issuing a direct award transparency notice because of the significant time and cost involved in setting up an e-store for staff and students. This new platform, which has only recently been completed, will now be trialed across the university.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056769-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX3 0BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Churchill |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 07:25 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056769-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056769-2025
  16th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.brookes.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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