UK-Leicester: Information and promotion products.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Leicester
University Road, Leicester, LE17RH, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1162522058, Email: acm26@le.ac.uk
Contact: Anthony Midgley
Main Address: https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/
NUTS Code: UKF2
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Information-and-promotion-products./8723KT2UYY
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Information-and-promotion-products./8723KT2UYY to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: LUV01078 The supply of promotional items
Reference Number: LUV01078
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
39294100 - Information and promotion products.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 800,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
Not Provided
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

II.2.4) Description of 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 800,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: Yes
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8723KT2UYY


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.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
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open

IV.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
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 3
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided


IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
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 OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 08/08/2022 Time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Duration in month(s): 3

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 08/08/2022
Time: 12:00


Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used Yes
VI.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:
https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Information-and-promotion-products./8723KT2UYY

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8723KT2UYY
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
University of Leicester
University Road, Leicester, LE17RH, United Kingdom
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
See VI..4.3 below
University Road, Leicester, LE17RH, United Kingdom
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 07/07/2022

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