How to win: 260038 Branded Clothing, Merchandise and Promotional Goods

About this contract

Queen’s University Belfast is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide a comprehensive range of promotional merchandise and branded clothing for use across the University. The successful supplier will be responsible for the supply, branding, storage (where required), and delivery of both standard and bespoke items to support University events, marketing activities, student engagement, and internal operational needs. The contract will cover bulk/wholesale items supplied primarily through the Welcome Centre, as well as additional and bespoke items ordered by Schools, Directorates, and other internal customers. Orders will be managed through Queen’s internal ordering platform, and the supplier must be able to integrate with and operate in accordance with this system. Further detail on the scope, specifications, pricing, evaluation methodology, and contractual requirements is set out in the ITT documentation, including the Specification and Tender Response Pack.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Queen's University Belfast scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £2,833,333, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins goods work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar goods contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 5 August 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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