With over 20 years of experience working with top Universities, Student Unions, Colleges, Academies and Schools across the UK, our extensive experience in the Education Sector gives us a deep understanding of your specific needs, including brand guidelines, brand restrictions and compliance requirements.
From personalised ‘Class of’ named hoodies, bespoke awards, graduation gifts, Welcome Week giveaways, back to school packs, club merchandise and clothing, or even unique gifts to reward successful students, we can help you find exactly what you are looking for and can provide personalisation and print on demand for many of our branded merchandise and clothing products. We can also help with graduation ceremony events, retail shops and webshops for Universities.
We specialise in helping educational institutions stand out with custom-branded merchandise targeted to specific student groups and Alumni. Our Education Team is here to support you every step of the way.
We are also proud to be part of a network of purchasing consortiums that streamline procurement for the Education sector. Being part of these consortiums means our products and services meet the highest standards, offering educational institutions reliable access to quality branded merchandise and clothing. You can find out more below about the purchasing consortiums that we are a part of.
We have a close working relationship with our contracted University clients and have continued to develop and expand the products and services we offer to them including branded merchandise, clothing, print and creative design services.
With stock schemes, webshops, graduation services, sustainable merchandise, Welcome Week branded merchandise, and dedicated Education Sector Account Managers, we pride ourselves at being a specialist supplier to many of the Universities of the UK.
We understand the importance of adding value to and enhancing your University student experience, including your branded merchandise and clothing. We have sourced, designed and produced branded merchandise and clothing for University clients specifically aimed at the students they want to attract. Our clients have also asked us to find items perfect for new students as part of University Welcome Week events, for graduating students and alumni who want to buy keepsakes.
Key areas we support at Universities include:
• Graduation Ceremonies and Graduation Keepsakes | • Clubs and Societies |
• Student Recruitment | • Retail Stores and Online Webshops |
• Welcome Week Events | • Internal Communications |
• Alumni | • Library Services |
• Marketing and Communications | • Commercial Services |
• International Recruitment | • Staff Uniforms and Workwear |
We collaborate with Student Unions across the UK, delivering branded merchandise, clothing and print solutions that truly resonate student communities. Whether you’re organising Welcome Week events, running society events, or stocking campus shops, we can provide you with products that enhance your student experience.
Our extensive range includes everything from society hoodies and event giveaways to sustainable merchandise that aligns with your commitment to the environment. We also offer print services. We understand that each Student Union has unique needs, and we offer flexible, tailored solutions to meet those requirements.
Key services we provide to Student Unions include:
We understand that Colleges and Institutes have different needs to Universities, and we have worked with many across the UK to help them source their branded merchandise and clothing whilst under ever increasing budget pressures.
Focused on attracting students, promoting specialist courses and also considering more vocational training – we can find the right product for every college or institute, no matter their size or specialism.
We have helped many colleges choose the perfect branded merchandise and clothing for prospective students at open days, and given advice on how to promote the college at local events in an ever competitive environment.
Whether you need affordable giveaways, new starter gift packs, or leavers hoodies, we can find the perfect branded merchandise and clothing to help you define your brand.
We work with any School logo, emblem, or crest to find products that best represent your institution. Our Education Team also supports Back to School needs, from uniforms to branded items like backpacks, rulers, and sweatshirts.
As you can see below, we are part of many purchasing consortiums including Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) who provide purchasing frameworks, dynamic purchasing systems (DPS) and procurement consultancy services for Schools, Academies, Colleges, Universities and other educational organisations.
In 2012, NWUPC (North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd) managed the rigorous tender process to select the best suppliers of promotional merchandise to be on their framework for the supply of both branded merchandise and also clothing to their members (and we are delighted to be one of them).
This in turn has been rolled out through the regional purchasing consortiums such as:
Working as an approved supplier for the NWUPC framework agreement for both branded merchandise and clothing, we have won many mini competitions and further tenders to supply Universities and other establishments across the UK.
As a result of competitive tendering, we are a sole supplier to various Universities such as:
As a certified B Corp, we take pride in sourcing sustainable materials for our clothing, contributing to a more responsible supply chain and reducing environmental impact. This significant milestone reflects our commitment to meeting B Lab’s high standards that address the areas of Governance, Workers, Community, Environment and Customers. We are ensuring complete transparency in showcasing our sustainability efforts through our public B Corp profile.
We recognise the importance of preserving the planet for future generations by addressing global environmental challenges and are committed to minimising our ecological footprint, promoting social responsibility, and contributing to a more sustainable future. With the use of collaboration, education, and action, we aim to inspire positive change within our organisation whilst creating a positive impact in the communities we serve.
With sustainability in mind, we work alongside three fundamental pillars:
You can find out more about our B Corp certification, our Sedex membership, our EcoVadis rating and how we work with Ecologi to offset carbon emissions here. Our range is constantly evolving and growing, with sustainability in mind. By incorporating sustainable options for your branded clothing and merchandise for your University, College, School or Academy, you too can make a positive impact to the planet.
Specifically designed and developed for your University, College, School or Academy, webshops are a simple, hassle-free way for you to sell your branded promotional merchandise online and obtain extra income.
Using our in-house software, integrated with our real-time stock management system, we can offer you an end-to-end solution as we are able to fulfil each order swiftly. Featuring secure payment methods, each webshop is designed to ensure you make hassle free profit from each sale.
With our monthly management reporting you will know exactly what is happening with your stock to evaluate its return on investment. We can also offer you a wide variety of personalised print on demand options for your institution.
Struggling with space to store your items? Take advantage of our fully insured and secure warehouse facility here in Essex to store your branded merchandise, clothing and print.
Your procurement team or contract holder will receive monthly reports detailing each order which has been processed, any trends, and making sure that the stock levels are always above an agreed minimum.
Contact us today to request a demo, or find out more…
24-hour online access to your own web-based ordering and stock management system, means your authorised users can login to place an order for delivery the next working day in the UK or delivery globally.
Our team take the greatest of care in packing up each order and ensuring it arrives to its desired location in good time. Buyers are able to track progress on all orders, keeping them up to date on their purchases. You can also take advantage of our collation services for complex jobs.
Our unique in-house visual mockup service is FREE of charge and allows you to preview your logo, design and messaging on a product or range of products before you order.
We can help you bring your concepts to life before you order with the help of our in-house design team, as we know that it can be hard to visualise how your finished products will look, particularly if you have multiple stakeholders and opinions involved in the decision-making process.
Print has long been an established part of the marketing mix and now compliments the dynamic and engaging promotional branded merchandise and clothing you would expect from Allwag. From brochures and mailers through to flags or exhibition banners, our dedicated account management team are on hand to help manage your entire production requirements.
Our in-house design team and account managers work in collaboration with you, providing the perfect blend of creative vision, insight and practical advice to help you deliver on your campaign objectives.
Our designers have a wealth of experience and know-how in producing flyers, leaflets and catalogues. We manage every stage of the process from concept to print, photography and content creation.
Every great brand has a great success story, and at the heart of that story is often a powerful marketing campaign. We have had the privilege of partnering with a wide range of incredible Education Sector clients, and we would like to share a few of their success stories with you.
Click on the images below to explore the briefs we received, the creative solutions we developed, and the impactful results we achieved.
Ready to start your own success story? Get in touch with our dedicated team today to learn how we can help you succeed.
Need help with any of the above, or choosing your sustainable branded merchandise and clothing for your upcoming events, retail shops or webshops? Please get in touch with our dedicated Education Team today on 01245 382600, or email sales@allwag.co.uk
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