Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Room 404, 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford
Salford
M5 4WT
Contact
Dave Yates
Telephone
+44 1612348002
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04045190
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Sub-central contracting authority
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Promotional Merchandise and Clothing,
Reference number
OFF3174 NW
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39294100 - Information and promotion products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of members of APUC, NEUPC, NWUPC, HEPCW, CPC, LUPC AND SUPC for Promotional Merchandise and Clothing, Vouchers & Gift Cards.
The Framework Agreement is divided into lots as follows:
Lot 1 – Merchandise & Clothing
Lot 2 – Vouchers & Gift Cards
Lot 3 – Promotional Clothing
Coverage of this framework is National
This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st May 2023 for an initial period of 24 (twenty-four) months until 30th April 2025 with the option to extend the Agreement for 2 periods of twelve 12 months until 30th April 2027 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £25,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Merchandise & Clothing
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18530000 - Presents and rewards
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter
- 30192121 - Ballpoint pens
- 30192130 - Pencils
- 79342200 - Promotional services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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, , padded jackets, bomber jackets, trousers and shirts This list is not exhaustive
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Requirements / Weighting: 40.00%
Price - Weighting: 60.00%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Vouchers & Gift Cards
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18530000 - Presents and rewards
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
including, but not limited to, the following scope; Paper Vouchers, Prepaid Cards, Gift Cards, Closed Loop Gift Cards, Open Loop Gift Cards, Controlled Loop Gift Cards, Restricted Loop Gift Cards, Implied Loop Gift Cards. This list is not exhaustive. All gift cards or vouchers will be supplied with a wallet and envelope which shall be provided free of charge. Any branding requirements of the Member Institutions will be provided at an agreed additional charge.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Requirements / Weighting: 30.00%
Price - Weighting: 70.00%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Promotional Clothing
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18530000 - Presents and rewards
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter
- 30192121 - Ballpoint pens
- 30192130 - Pencils
- 79342200 - Promotional services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Customer Requirements / Weighting: 40.00%
Price - Weighting: 60.00%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-000683
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Lot No
1
Title
Merchandise & Clothing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 21
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Allwag Promotions Ltd
Merchandise House, The Street
Hatfield Peverel
CM3 2DP
Telephone
+44 01245382600
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
722287049
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2
Lot No
1
Title
Merchandise & Clothing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 21
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Banner Group Limited
Newland House, Tuscany Park, Express Way, Normanton
Wakefield
WF6 2TZ
Telephone
+44 08435383311
Fax
+44 08443719432
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
GB391085740
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3
Lot No
1
Title
Merchandise & Clothing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 21
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Extravaganza Promotional Merchandise (Nivart Ltd)
3a
Leicester
LE1 7GE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
4
Lot No
1
Title
Merchandise & Clothing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 21
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Get Yourself Noticed Ltd
Venture House, Baglan Old Road, Briron Ferry,
Neath
SA11 2YW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
800644562
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
5
Lot No
1
Title
Merchandise & Clothing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 21
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hambleside Merchandise Ltd
3 Lancer House, Hussar Court
Waterlooville
PO7 7SE
sales@hambleside-merchandise.co.uk
Telephone
+44 2392354960
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
823395522
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
6
Lot No
1
Title
Merchandise & Clothing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 21
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lyreco UK & Ireland
Deer Park Court, Donninghton Wood, Donninghton Wood
Telford
TF2 7NB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
00442696
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
7
Lot No
1
Title
Merchandise & Clothing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 21
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PA Promotions Ltd
Unit A1 Capital Business Park, Wentloog
Cardiff
CF3 2PY
Telephone
+44 2920790006
Fax
+44 2920790590
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
329168245
Internet address
http://www.pa-promotions.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
8
Lot No
1
Title
Merchandise & Clothing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 21
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pinfold Promotions Ltd
15A Queen St
Nottingham
NG25 0AA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
3199076
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
9
Lot No
1
Title
Merchandise & Clothing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 21
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Streamline Corporate Limited
7 Queen Anne Drive
Edinburgh
EH28 8LH
apaterson@streamlinecorporate.com
Telephone
+44 1313339003
Fax
+44 1313334141
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
9624508
Internet address
http://www.brandedbystreamline.com
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
10
Lot No
1
Title
Merchandise & Clothing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 21
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Purple Company (UK) Ltd
Unit 1 Hennock Court,, Hennock Road East,, Marsh Barton Trading Estate
Exeter
EX2 8RU
Telephone
+44 1392683397
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
The Purple Company
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
11
Lot No
2
Title
Vouchers & Gift Cards
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
12
Lot No
3
Title
Promotional Clothing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Healthy Bean Ltd
501 Cochrane Lodge, 5 West Parkside, North Greenwich
London
SE100ZD
Telephone
+44 7477169853
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
GB345963272
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
13
Lot No
3
Title
Promotional Clothing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
International Insignia Ltd
International Insignia Ltd, Unit 10, Dunstall Hill Ind Est, Gorsebrook Road
Wolverhampton
WV6 0PJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
GB901697911
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
14
Lot No
3
Title
Promotional Clothing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JSW Marketing Uniwear LTD
24c Conduit Road, norton canes
staffordshire
ws11 9tj
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
GB 212 0162 78
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
15
Lot No
3
Title
Promotional Clothing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PInksheep Marketing Limited
Stafford Studios, 129a Stafford Road,
Wallington
SM69BN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
GB113 7508 35
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
16
Lot No
3
Title
Promotional Clothing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 April 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
T King Associates Ltd
Buckingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The following organisations have committed to this procurement and intend to utilise the Framework Agreement as soon as possible after award:
NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
APUC http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
CPC https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/
HEPCW http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/about-us-2/
LUPC https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members
SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members
At some point during the life of the Framework Agreement the current members of the following may wish to utilise the Agreement and should have access at any point with the permission of NWUPC. This Agreement is not intended to replace any current Agreements that either participating or non-participating Institutions may already have in place. A list of the current members is available as follows:
Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations that can be accessed at the Public Sector Classification Guide
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
Local Authorities
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
NDPBs
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
National Parks Authorities
http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk
Police Forces in the United Kingdom
http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites
https://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom
https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/fire-and-rescue-services
NHS Bodies England
https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
Hospices in the UK
https://www.hospiceuk.org/about-hospice-care/find-a-hospice
Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housing
Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom
https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/
Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm
Scottish Police
NI Public Bodies
Northern Ireland Government Departments
https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland
Northern Ireland Public Sector Bodies and Local Authorities
https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies
Schools and Universities in Northern Ireland
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
Health and Social care in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Housing Associations
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
Police Service of Northern Ireland
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NWUPC Ltd
Room 404, 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford
Salford
M5 4WT
Telephone
+44 1612348000
Country
United Kingdom