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T1120 Student Placement Uniforms

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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17 Jul 2025 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex, based in Colchester, undertook a tendering process under the title "T1120 Student Placement Uniforms," falling within the category of occupational clothing, special workwear, and accessories. The procurement aimed to meet uniform needs across the United Kingdom and other global locations including British Overseas Territories and Europe. This process reached its award stage on 17th July 2025, with Work In Style Ltd named as the supplier. The contract, valued at £130,000, covers a period from 2nd September 2025 to 1st September 2027. Although the exact procurement method was not specified, the project attracted attention particularly from SMEs and VCSEs, with materials available for review until the tender period closed on 25th June 2025.

This tender presents distinct opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational clothing and uniform supply, with the potential for significant growth and increased visibility in both local and international markets. SMEs and VCSEs, in particular, stand to benefit from such projects, given their suitability noted in the tender. Businesses with robust logistics and the capability to distribute goods to diverse locations will find this contract advantageous. The structured and publicly transparent procurement process of the University of Essex supports competitive bidding, fostering an environment where diverse suppliers can engage and expand their business reach effectively.

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Notice Title

T1120 Student Placement Uniforms

Notice Description

Please refer to our specification of which details all requirements. Please use this document as reference when responding to the Quality Questions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8dd0e8d-30eb-4703-a104-27c7a9c306ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORK IN STYLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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