The University of Melbourne is an established, iconic Australian institution and recognised as a global leader. We bring together the world’s best minds to help solve significant challenges through learning, teaching, research and engagement. Global demand for digital and online retail is growing and we are transforming our branded merchandise offering into an omnichannel experience. This is a rare opportunity for the right partner to create a true omnichannel experience and enhance the University of Melbourne brand through retail operations.

In 2023,  a permanent (30sqm) retail outlet will be offered in the University’s new Student Precinct on the corner of Grattan and Swanston St, Melbourne. The precinct will include two new and five fully refurbished buildings. Key event pop-ups at commencing and graduate events, global reach and a strong brand.com presence will provide opportunities to extend the outlet’s retail capability and the potential for inspiration to ownership experience.

The Opportunity: This Expression of Interest is designed to assess local market capability and invite entities with the experience and capacity required to operate an omnichannel retail business to submit their interest to own and manage this opportunity. The proposed retail operations model requirements will be provided once entities have been registered and broadly includes: Strategy, Sourcing, Trade Operations and Technology.

Submission details: Interested parties are required to confirming their interest by email to deanna.reeves@unimelb.edu.au and register their company details using the e-sourcing software at https://unimelb.bravosolution.com/web/login.html