--- title: "Promotional Merchandise" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0795b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0795b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0795b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0795b8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium" published: "2026-11-02" --- # Promotional Merchandise Buyer: North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0795b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0795b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0795b8.json) ## Summary North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is preparing a framework for promotional merchandise and clothing for its member institutions, with some products also sold directly to students. The proposed merchandise range includes technology products, desk accessories, bags, safety and leisure products, drinkware, ceramics, stationery, gifts and branded clothing. The separate proposed clothing lot covers items such as hats, sweatshirts, polo shirts, jackets, trousers, ties, aprons and shirts. Both lists are non-exhaustive, and the proposed lot structure may change before the tender is published. Merchandise sales to students are expected to include a webshop route, but suppliers would not have to provide a webshop. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. This is at the planning stage: NWUPC is undertaking preliminary market engagement to shape its strategy and future tender documents, rather than inviting bids. It plans to gather views through a survey, closing on 10 November 2026, and a question-and-answer drop-in session on 11 November 2026. The next notice is expected on 18 November 2026. The existing framework is due to expire on 30 April 2027. The proposed replacement is a framework agreement with an expected term from 1 June 2027 to 30 April 2030, with a possible extension to 30 April 2031. The estimated gross value is £30 million. NWUPC has not yet set out the final lot structure, procurement procedure, eligibility conditions or evaluation criteria. The proposed scope is relevant to suppliers of promotional products, branded merchandise, clothing and workwear, including businesses able to supply a broad mix of product types to universities and their students. The two proposed lots may allow suppliers to focus on general merchandise or promotional clothing, although NWUPC says the structure is not final and may change. The process is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. Suppliers with the ability to sell directly to students may find the planned student sales channel relevant; for the merchandise lot, operating a webshop is optional rather than a condition. NWUPC is seeking market input to inform its approach, so suppliers with views on the proposed range, lot structure or delivery model can contribute during the planned engagement. ## Notice NWUPC is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the development of the strategy and tender documentation for the retender of the Promotional Merchandise framework which is due to expire on 30th April 2027. The forthcoming 2027 framework agreement includes the following proposed lot structure, though please note this is not yet finalised and is subject to change before tender publication: Lot 1 Promotional Merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; technology products, desk accessories, bags, hardware and safety products, key lights and torches, leisure and sports products, drinkware and ceramics, home and living products, key chains, badge holders and stress relievers, notebooks and portfolios, writing instruments, hats, sweatshirts, polo shirts, sweaters, hi vis vests, fleece jackets, cardigans, hoodies, varsity jackets, vest tops, padded jackets, bomber jackets, trousers, body warmers, shorts, ties, aprons, tunics, scarfs and shirts. This lot covers both sales to participating member institutions and direct student purchases through a webshop facility. It is not a mandatory requirement that awarded suppliers are able to offer a webshop facility. This list is not exhaustive. Lot 2 Promotional Clothing includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; hats, sweatshirts, polo shirts, sweaters, hi vis vests, fleece jackets, cardigans, hoodies, varsity jackets, vest tops, padded jackets, bomber jackets, trousers, body warmers, shorts, ties, aprons, tunics, scarfs and shirts and will also include direct sales to students This list is not exhaustive. NWUPC are seeking the input of the market through the use of an engagement survey which is available at the following link: https://fyczm.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2ZCqtUdJrQb2wFMqYqNIg4Q The survey will close on 10th November 2026 at 23:59pm. Prior to completing the survey, please read the supporting information on the current sector agreement for Promotional Merchandise available at: https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/nwupc-updates/preliminary-market-engagement-opportunity-promotional-merchandise-tender/ Additionally, a market engagement Q&A Drop-In Session shall be held on 11th November 2026 at 11am via Microsoft Teams; joining information is below: Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3868178041070451?p=lJyMB6I2pvIHKknged Meeting ID: 386 817 804 107 045 1 Passcode: Qd9ar6jH ### Planning Information NWUPC is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the development of the strategy and tender documentation for the retender of the Promotional Merchandise framework which is due to expire on 30th April 2027. The forthcoming 2027 framework agreement includes the following proposed lot structure, though please note this is not yet finalised and is subject to change before tender publication: Lot 1 Promotional Merchandise includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; technology products, desk accessories, bags, hardware and safety products, key lights and torches, leisure and sports products, drinkware and ceramics, home and living products, key chains, badge holders and stress relievers, notebooks and portfolios, writing instruments, hats, sweatshirts, polo shirts, sweaters, hi vis vests, fleece jackets, cardigans, hoodies, varsity jackets, vest tops, padded jackets, bomber jackets, trousers, body warmers, shorts, ties, aprons, tunics, scarfs and shirts. This lot covers both sales to participating member institutions and direct student purchases through a webshop facility. It is not a mandatory requirement that awarded suppliers are able to offer a webshop facility. This list is not exhaustive. Lot 2 Promotional Clothing includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; hats, sweatshirts, polo shirts, sweaters, hi vis vests, fleece jackets, cardigans, hoodies, varsity jackets, vest tops, padded jackets, bomber jackets, trousers, body warmers, shorts, ties, aprons, tunics, scarfs and shirts and will also include direct sales to students This list is not exhaustive. NWUPC are seeking the input of the market through the use of an engagement survey which is available at the following link: https://fyczm.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2ZCqtUdJrQb2wFMqYqNIg4Q The survey will close on 10th November 2026 at 23:59pm. Prior to completing the survey, please read the supporting information on the current sector agreement for Promotional Merchandise available at: https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/nwupc-updates/preliminary-market-engagement-opportunity-promotional-merchandise-tender/ Additionally, a market engagement Q&A Drop-In Session shall be held on 11th November 2026 at 11am via Microsoft Teams; joining information is below: Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3868178041070451?p=lJyMB6I2pvIHKknged Meeting ID: 386 817 804 107 045 1 Passcode: Qd9ar6jH ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103796-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Nov 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Nov 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2027 - 30 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium | | Locality | SALFORD | | Postcode area | Manchester | | Postcode | M6 6FP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### 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 - 79342200 - Promotional services ## Release History - 2 Nov 2026 at 14:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103796-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103796-2026 2nd November 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://fyczm.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2ZCqtUdJrQb2wFMqYqNIg4Q - https://nwupc.ac.uk/ - https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3868178041070451?p=lJyMB6I2pvIHKknged - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/nwupc-updates/preliminary-market-engagement-opportunity-promotional-merchandise-tender/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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