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05 Aug 2026 at 07:09

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract award by Hopwood Hall College pertains to the provision of uniforms and kits, with a focus on protective and safety clothing under the industry category CPV 35113400. This procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and has reached the award stage. The contract, awarded to ICON SPORTS GROUP UK LTD on 5th August 2026, is effective from 3rd August 2026 and runs until 2nd August 2027, with potential extensions subject to performance. It encompasses the college's main location at Rochdale, England, with provisions for distribution across the UK and even internationally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and retailing specialised clothing, particularly those with capabilities in protective and safety gear, clothing accessories, and waterproof wear. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract particularly suitable, given the college's emphasis on accessible retail points for students and robust online purchasing systems. Moreover, the flexibility of contract extension up to four additional years can ensure steady business growth for the supplier chosen to meet the college's requirements, encouraging long-term planning and investment in supply chain capabilities.

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Notice Title

CA17758 - Hopwood Hall College - Provision of Uniforms and Kits

Notice Description

This contract relates to the supply of college uniforms and associated kits. All items will be purchased directly by students or their parents/carers, with provision made for the use of bursary funding where applicable. Suppliers must operate a physical retail outlet, or be able to provide access to a physical shop within the local area of the college. In addition, suppliers must offer an online purchasing facility with full e commerce functionality and a straightforward process for managing returns online. All returns must be processed free of charge to both students and the college. The contract will be awarded for an initial term of 12 months, with an option to extend for a further period of 4 x 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17758. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17758 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-690087c4-eb7f-4d99-9bf6-2fe139003c4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9bfad6-c533-43e6-837c-139ca0c0ebf1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

18220000 - Weatherproof clothing

18221000 - Waterproof clothing

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

18410000 - Special clothing

18420000 - Clothing accessories

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
M24 6XH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Hopwood Hall
Westminster Constituency
Heywood and Middleton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICON SPORTS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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