Tender

PPE/Workwear

GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 13:07

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 10:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Great Places Housing Group (GPHG) is initiating a tender for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear, aimed at equipping approximately 1,000 staff, including 250 grounds maintenance and repair operatives. The tender, titled "PPE/Workwear", falls within the industry category of occupational clothing and special workwear and encompasses multiple items, including footwear with protective metal toecaps. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a closing deadline for submissions on 21st March 2025. The contract is valued at £800,000 and will span from 7th May 2025 to 19th June 2030, covering the North West of England and South Yorkshire. This open procedure is managed through the ProActis ProContract procurement portal.

This tender opens significant business opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in durable and high-quality workwear and PPE that comply with British Standards. Businesses that can provide competitive pricing paired with exceptional quality and innovative features are well-suited to compete. Additionally, companies that can offer branded and sustainable product options may find a competitive edge. SMEs are encouraged to apply, presenting a vital chance to secure a long-term contract with a reputable organisation like GPHG, thus fostering growth and expansion in the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PPE/Workwear

Notice Description

Great Places Housing Group (GPHG) seeks to contract a supplier of Workwear & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for approximately 1,000 staff, and in particular some 250 grounds maintenance & repairs operatives, requiring several thousand items over the course of a year across North West England & South Yorkshire. Clothing in particular should provide comfort, wearability, features to facilitate the work in hand, durability and resistance to wear & tear and weather, whilst PPE must meet British Standards and provide excellent protection from the diverse hazards encountered at work, and the full range of goods supplied must remain economic for GPHG. Product ranges proposed will be assessed on both price and quality, including product 'road-testing' by operatives. Some items will be branded, and GPHG supports sustainable outcomes. Application is via the ProActis ProContract procurement online portal, https://procontract.due-north.com ref. DN761743

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2907625e-faef-4344-b134-292113f0cfc9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b45766c9-e000-4670-a589-3a3b46337975
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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

18831000 - Footwear incorporating a protective metal toecap

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 19 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M21 7QP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Chorlton Park
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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