This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Sep 2025 at 14:06

Award

19 Mar 2025 at 11:08

Award

18 Jan 2024 at 16:47

Tender

26 Jun 2023 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Beckett University is overseeing the procurement process titled "774NC Uniforms for AHP & Nursing Students," focusing on occupational clothing within the goods category. Located in Leeds, the procurement falls under the "award" stage as of 23 September 2025, with the contract valued at £82,000, signed on 5 September 2025. The process employed a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award via the ESPO Framework for PPE & Clothing, and did not involve prior publication for competition.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational clothing, especially those that can deliver high-quality uniforms efficiently. Given the specific nature of this contract, businesses like Graham Gardner Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, demonstrate the type of expertise and capability desirable for similar procurement opportunities. Companies with experience in framework agreements for workwear and educational institution collaboration are particularly well-suited to bid on such projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

774NC Uniforms for AHP & Nursing Students

Notice Description

Direct award via ESPO Framework agreement Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Clothing Including Workwear, Schoolwear and Body Armour Framework 144_23

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing

Provision of uniforms for students

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 2 - Corporate Workwear

A national framework agreement allowing for the supply of a comprehensive range of PPE and Clothing including Workwear, Schoolwear and Body Armour. This particular lot is for corporate workwear which includes but is not limited to: t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, shirts, blouses, trousers, blazers, leggings, fleeces, ties, caps, hats, jackets and safety and non-safety footwear.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 3 - Healthcare Workwear

A national framework agreement allowing for the supply of a comprehensive range of PPE and Clothing including Workwear, Schoolwear and Body Armour. This particular lot is for healthcare workwear which includes but is not limited to: full length dresses, maternity dresses, tunics, maternity tunics, shirts, trousers, scrub tops and trousers, clogs and patient pyjama tops and trousers.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 4 - Schoolwear

A national framework agreement allowing for the supply of a comprehensive range of PPE and Clothing including Workwear, Schoolwear and Body Armour. This particular lot is for schoolwear which includes but is not limited to: t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, cardigans, fleeces, body warmer, blouses, blazers, shirts, ties, skirts, trousers, shorts, hoodies, laboratory coats, aprons and non-safety shoes.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 5 - Emergency Services Workwear

A national framework agreement allowing for the supply of a comprehensive range of PPE and Clothing including Workwear, Schoolwear and Body Armour. This particular lot is for emergency service workwear which includes but is not limited to: shirts, embroidered shirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, tunics, trousers, work rig trousers, combat trousers, skirts, jackets, fleeces, sweaters, pongees, joggers, shorts, coveralls, helmets, hats, caps, trainers and safety shoes, gloves, belts, ties, cravats, badges, high visibility clothing, vests, tactical vests, PCSO vests, kit bags, knee pads, waistcoats, epaulette sliders, thermal skull caps, cycle shoes, cycle trousers, cycle jackets, base layers.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 6 - Body Armour

A national framework agreement allowing for the supply of a comprehensive range of PPE and Clothing including Workwear, Schoolwear and Body Armour. This particular lot is for body armour which includes but is not limited to: waistcoat style body armour systems, tabard body armour system, ballistic plates and ballistic helmets.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Procurement Information

Direct award via ESPO Framework agreement: Framework 144_23 - PPE & Clothing, Incl. Workwear, Schoolwear and Body Armour

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dc7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058916-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

18110000 - Occupational clothing

18130000 - Special workwear

18140000 - Workwear accessories

18143000 - Protective gear

18210000 - Coats

18220000 - Weatherproof clothing

18222000 - Corporate clothing

18223000 - Jackets and blazers

18223200 - Jackets

18231000 - Dresses

18232000 - Skirts

18233000 - Shorts

18234000 - Trousers

18235200 - Cardigans

18235300 - Sweatshirts

18300000 - Garments

18318300 - Pyjamas

18330000 - T-shirts and shirts

18331000 - T-shirts

18332000 - Shirts

18333000 - Polo shirts

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

18423000 - Ties

18425000 - Belts

18440000 - Hats and headgear

18444110 - Helmets

18444112 - Bicycle helmets

18800000 - Footwear

18811000 - Waterproof footwear

18812000 - Footwear with rubber or plastic parts

18813000 - Footwear with uppers of leather

18815400 - Waders

18830000 - Protective footwear

33141420 - Surgical gloves

33735100 - Protective goggles

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

35113000 - Safety equipment

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

35113430 - Safety vests

35113470 - Protective shirts or pants

35811100 - Fire-brigade uniforms

35811200 - Police uniforms

35811300 - Military uniforms

35815100 - Bullet-proof vests

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,968,667 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2023 - 6 Sep 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leeds Beckett University
Additional Buyers

ESPO

Essex County Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
LS6 3QW
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Weetwood
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
45
Supplier Names

Alsico Laucuba Ltd (T/A Meltemi)

Arco Limited

Arden Winch & Co Limited

Bunzl UK Limited (T/A Greenham)

Burlington Uniforms Limited

CG Retail Limited

Chelmsford Safety Supplies Ltd

Clad Safety Limited

Contego Safety Solutions Ltd

Cooneen Defence Limited

DSTO Limited (T/A Head 2 Toe Workwear)

DTS Trading Inc Ltd

Den-Co-Wear Limited (Dencowear)

Eagle Technical Products Limited

Endura Ltd

Evolve Corporate Limited (T/A PK Safety)

FlamePro Global Ltd

Graham Gardner Ltd

Grahame Gardner Limited

Healthy Bean Ltd

Ilasco Limited

Involution Limited

Ioma Clothing Company Limited

John Astley & Sons Limited

Lion Safety Limited

Mi Hub Limited (T/A Dimensions, Alexandra, Yaffy)

Nalestar Limited

NextGen Clothing Limited

Niton Equipment Limited

PJD Safety Supplies Ltd

Protective Wear Supplies Limited (T/A PWS)

Rushton Workwear Limited

SMI Group

SMI Int Group Limited

Safariland UK Ltd

Safpro Industrial Supply Co

Special Wear UK Limited

Sunbelt Rentals Limited

The Rizues Limited

Trutex Limited

UKR General Trading Limited

Uniform Express Limited

WISE Worksafe Limited

WM Sugden & Sons Limited

Westbury Industrial Supplies Limited

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