Contract award notice

Information

Published

External Reference: 2023-553121

FTS Reference: 2023-015009

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
04045190
Room 404, 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford
Salford
M5 4WT
UK
Contact person: Dave Yates
Telephone: +44 1612348002
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://nwupc.ac.uk/

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Other type:  Sub-central contracting authority
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Promotional Merchandise and Clothing,
Reference number:  OFF3174 NW
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

39294100  -  Information and promotion products
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.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.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  25000000.00  GBP
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Merchandise & Clothing
Lot No:  1
II.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
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.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
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  40.00%
Price  -  Weighting:  60.00%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.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)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Vouchers & Gift Cards
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

18530000  -  Presents and rewards
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.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.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  30.00%
Price  -  Weighting:  70.00%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.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)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Promotional Clothing
Lot No:  3
II.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
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.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.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  40.00%
Price  -  Weighting:  60.00%
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.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 IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2023/S 000-000683

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 1

Title: Merchandise & Clothing

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/04/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  21
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Allwag Promotions Ltd
722287049
Merchandise House, The Street
Hatfield Peverel
CM3 2DP
UK
Telephone: +44 01245382600
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  25000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 1

Title: Merchandise & Clothing

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/04/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  21
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Banner Group Limited
GB391085740
Newland House, Tuscany Park, Express Way, Normanton
Wakefield
WF6 2TZ
UK
Telephone: +44 08435383311
Fax: +44 08443719432
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  25000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Lot No: 1

Title: Merchandise & Clothing

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/04/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  21
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Extravaganza Promotional Merchandise (Nivart Ltd)
3a
Leicester
LE1 7GE
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  25000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 4

Lot No: 1

Title: Merchandise & Clothing

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/04/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  21
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Get Yourself Noticed Ltd
800644562
Venture House, Baglan Old Road, Briron Ferry,
Neath
SA11 2YW
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  25000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 5

Lot No: 1

Title: Merchandise & Clothing

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/04/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  21
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Hambleside Merchandise Ltd
823395522
3 Lancer House, Hussar Court
Waterlooville
PO7 7SE
UK
Telephone: +44 2392354960
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  25000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 6

Lot No: 1

Title: Merchandise & Clothing

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/04/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  21
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Lyreco UK & Ireland
00442696
Deer Park Court, Donninghton Wood, Donninghton Wood
Telford
TF2 7NB
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  25000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 7

Lot No: 1

Title: Merchandise & Clothing

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/04/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  21
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

PA Promotions Ltd
329168245
Unit A1 Capital Business Park, Wentloog
Cardiff
CF3 2PY
UK
Telephone: +44 2920790006
Fax: +44 2920790590
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  25000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 8

Lot No: 1

Title: Merchandise & Clothing

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/04/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  21
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Pinfold Promotions Ltd
3199076
15A Queen St
Nottingham
NG25 0AA
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  25000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 9

Lot No: 1

Title: Merchandise & Clothing

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/04/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  21
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Streamline Corporate Limited
9624508
7 Queen Anne Drive
Edinburgh
EH28 8LH
UK
Telephone: +44 1313339003
Fax: +44 1313334141
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  25000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 10

Lot No: 1

Title: Merchandise & Clothing

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/04/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  21
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

The Purple Company (UK) Ltd
The Purple Company
Unit 1 Hennock Court,, Hennock Road East,, Marsh Barton Trading Estate
Exeter
EX2 8RU
UK
Telephone: +44 1392683397
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  25000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 11

Lot No: 2

Title: Vouchers & Gift Cards

A contract/lot is awarded: no
V.1)

Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 12

Lot No: 3

Title: Promotional Clothing

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/04/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Healthy Bean Ltd
GB345963272
501 Cochrane Lodge, 5 West Parkside, North Greenwich
London
SE100ZD
UK
Telephone: +44 7477169853
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address: http://www.healthybean.org

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  25000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 13

Lot No: 3

Title: Promotional Clothing

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/04/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

International Insignia Ltd
GB901697911
International Insignia Ltd, Unit 10, Dunstall Hill Ind Est, Gorsebrook Road
Wolverhampton
WV6 0PJ
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  25000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 14

Lot No: 3

Title: Promotional Clothing

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/04/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

JSW Marketing Uniwear LTD
GB 212 0162 78
24c Conduit Road, norton canes
staffordshire
ws11 9tj
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  25000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 15

Lot No: 3

Title: Promotional Clothing

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/04/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  5
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

PInksheep Marketing Limited
GB113 7508 35
Stafford Studios, 129a Stafford Road,
Wallington
SM69BN
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  25000000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 16

Lot No: 3

Title: Promotional Clothing

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

25/04/2023
V.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
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

T King Associates Ltd
Buckingham
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  25000000.00  GBP

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.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.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
Local Authorities
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
https://www.local.gov.uk
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/
http://www.oscr.org.uk
Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm
www.cas.org.uk
Scottish Police
http://www.scotland.police.uk
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
http://online.hscni.net
Northern Ireland Housing Associations
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
Police Service of Northern Ireland
https://www.psni.police.uk
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

NWUPC Ltd
Room 404, 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford
Salford
M5 4WT
UK
Telephone: +44 1612348000