Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE17RH
Contact
Anthony Midgley
Telephone
+44 1162522058
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
LUV01078 The supply of promotional items
Reference number
LUV01078
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39294100 - Information and promotion products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award a framework agreement to up to 3 suppliers for the provision of promotional items, to last from 1st October 2022 for at least 3 years, with the option to extend for a final 12 months. The University purchases branded goods for a number of purposes, including to support student recruitment, to encourage philanthropy and promote the University’s brand and positioning.
The University wishes suppliers on the framework to actively encourage colleagues to purchase promotional items
•In quantities which avoid wastage
•That are functional (i.e. serve a useful purpose) and low environmental impact.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award a framework agreement to up to 3 suppliers for the provision of promotional items, to last from 1st October 2022 for at least 3 years, with the option to extend for a final 12 months. The University purchases branded goods for a number of purposes, including to support student recruitment, to encourage philanthropy and promote the University’s brand and positioning.
This can include:
•Ad hoc give away items purchased in small quantities by the Colleges
•Ad hoc give away items purchased in bulk by Professional Services (including Accommodation/Events/College Court) for Open Days and events which lead up to the start of term
•Corporate gifts and University of Leicester branded clothing sold at ‘Shop at LE’
•Items for sale and give away branded for Attenborough Arts
•Items for sale and give away branded for the Students Union
All items supplied must comply with the University’s visual identity and brand guidelines.
The University wishes suppliers on the framework to actively encourage colleagues to purchase promotional items
•In quantities which avoid wastage
•That are functional (i.e. serve a useful purpose) and low environmental impact.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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: No
two.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8723KT2UYY
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
See the ITT
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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
Framework agreement with several operators
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
8 August 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
8 August 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8723KT2UYY
GO Reference: GO-202277-PRO-20564673
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE17RH
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
See VI..4.3 below
University Road
Leicester
LE17RH
Country
United Kingdom