Preliminary Market Engagement Opportunity: Promotional Merchandise Tender
NWUPC are undertaking preliminary market engagement for the renewal of the HE Sector Framework for Promotional Merchandise accessed by NWUPC members and the members of the other participating regional consortia – APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, CPC, and SUPC.
The forthcoming 2027 framework 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 on several areas to help inform the structure of the Framework and the scope of requirements.
You can find supporting information on the current NWUPC led Promotional Merchandise Framework in the slide presentation below.
Once you have read the supporting information, please continue to the NWUPC Promotional Merchandise Market Engagement Survey for your opportunity to feed into the strategy process. The survey closes on 6th November at 11:59 pm
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The Promotional Merchandise Retender – Market Engagement Q&A Drop In Session shall be held on 11th November at 11am via Microsoft Teams, joining information is below:
Microsoft Teams meeting Join here: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3868178041070451?p=lJyMB6I2pvIHKknged
Meeting ID: 386 817 804 107 045 1
Passcode: Qd9ar6jH
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