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Hairdressing Kits and Products

ST HELENS COLLEGE

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28 Apr 2026 at 13:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by St Helens College, involves the provision of hairdressing kits and products, aimed at supporting learners in their educational programmes. The contract, classified under the category of beauty products and tools, caters to the college's students across its sites within St Helens and Knowsley in the North West of England. As part of the award stage, the contract was granted to College Kits Direct Limited for a total value of £123,534.40, with a contract period spanning from 23 March 2026 to 22 March 2029. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, reflecting the structured and planned nature of the acquisition.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in beauty and hairdressing supplies, especially large-scale suppliers capable of fulfilling framework agreements. It supports companies that offer advanced and comprehensive product portfolios, including electrical domestic appliances suitable for human use, alongside traditional beauty kits. Businesses focusing on providing professional-grade hairdryers, scissors, and make-up preparations could find significant development prospects through engagement in such educational-focused contracts, tapping into long-term collaborations with educational institutions. This contract illustrates the potential for business growth in furnishing essential tools for educational success within the beauty and hairdressing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hairdressing Kits and Products

Notice Description

St Helens College is one of the largest further and higher education providers in the Northwest, with a proven track record of providing quality education since 1896. St Helens College and Knowsley Community College caters for students aged 16 and above. We provide courses and training to around 8,000 students across multiple sites and two boroughs, within St Helens & Knowsley. The contract is for Hairdressing kits and products that are provided to learners to enable them the tools to gain their qualifications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da85331b-8688-4324-aeb7-3d44addeb129
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c6353ae-0fc3-459f-a583-503176b063dd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

33711200 - Make-up preparations

33711400 - Beauty products

33711420 - Makeup kits

39241200 - Scissors

39712000 - Electrical domestic appliances for use with the human body

39712100 - Hair clippers

39712200 - Hairdressing appliances

39712210 - Hair dryers

39712300 - Hand-drying apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£123,534 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,534 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST. HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1PP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLLEGE KITS DIRECT

Further Information

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