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UEA Apparel Framework

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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19 Nov 2025 at 17:01

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Tender

15 Oct 2024 at 16:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia (UEA) has completed the procurement process for an Apparel Framework, aimed at standardising uniforms and leisurewear across various departments and sports teams. This process was conducted as a selective procurement using a restricted procedure, intended primarily for goods in the clothing and accessories category (CPV 18000000). The procurement entails the supply of uniforms for various UEA staff and students, including sportswear for university teams and kits for academic programmes. This framework supports UEA's commitment to ethical garment production. Located in Norwich, procurement milestones included tender period completion on 29 November 2024, with the contract awarded in March 2025. The awarded contract, signed with 99KITS. LTD, signifies the transition to the contract phase following the earlier active tender status.

This framework offers extensive growth opportunities for businesses specialising in clothing, sportswear, and occupational clothing due to substantial demand for varied uniform supplies. The contract award to 99KITS. LTD, an SME, exemplifies the University’s openness to working with smaller enterprises. Businesses capable of providing high-quality and ethically produced apparel, especially those familiar with supplying educational institutions, are well-positioned for future similar tenders. The procurement's quality criteria, emphasised at 60%, indicate a significant opportunity for companies committed to maintaining high standards in production and delivery. As the process used a restricted procurement method, businesses should ensure strong pre-qualification credentials for participation in such competitive, yet rewarding, opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UEA Apparel Framework

Notice Description

The UEA requires a supplier to provide the following: * Sportspark staff uniform including catering staff in the building and across the wider campus * Progressive Sports Service Kit (a small sports outreach team in a different style to the operations kit) * University Sports Club Kit * Leisurewear for sports clubs * We supply of sports kit to two scholarship schemes. The UEA provides a few items of kit for a maximum of 100 athletes per annum. Styles would be agreed with the successful supplier * Nursery staff, Catering and Accommodation staff uniform * School of Education and Lifelong Learning (EDU) - The School of Education and Lifelong Learning require the production of the PE kit purchased by students on the BA in Physical Education and PGCE Physical Education. The School of Education and Lifelong Learning (EDU) is one of the UK's premier centres for teaching and research in professional education and training. A mandatory requirement to wear the UEA branded clothing, as stated in the attached specification is placed on the students on these two courses when teaching and / or on placement in schools. All students must purchase a core kit with the option to purchase additional items if desired * Leisurewear and staff uniform for shop on site * Any other uniform and leisurewear as may be required by the University. The aim of this framework is to continue to standardise the appearance of students representing the University in sporting events as well as aiming for a style running throughout the different kit requirements albeit with different colours. The University would also like to ensure ethical practices are used in the production of the garments worn by staff and students.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UEA requires a supplier to provide the following: * Sportspark staff uniform including catering staff in the building and across the wider campus * Progressive Sports Service Kit (a small sports outreach team in a different style to the operations kit) * University Sports Club Kit * Leisurewear for sports clubs * We supply of sports kit to two scholarship schemes. The UEA provides a few items of kit for a maximum of 100 athletes per annum. Styles would be agreed with the successful supplier * Nursery staff, Catering and Accommodation staff uniform * School of Education and Lifelong Learning (EDU) - The School of Education and Lifelong Learning require the production of the PE kit purchased by students on the BA in Physical Education and PGCE Physical Education. The School of Education and Lifelong Learning (EDU) is one of the UK's premier centres for teaching and research in professional education and training. A mandatory requirement to wear the UEA branded clothing, as stated in the attached specification is placed on the students on these two courses when teaching and / or on placement in schools. All students must purchase a core kit with the option to purchase additional items if desired * Leisurewear and staff uniform for shop on site * Any other uniform and leisurewear as may be required by the University. The aim of this framework is to continue to standardise the appearance of students representing the University in sporting events as well as aiming for a style running throughout the different kit requirements albeit with different colours. The University would also like to ensure ethical practices are used in the production of the garments worn by staff and students.

Options: The option to extend for further periods up to a total contract duration of 1 years at the discretion of the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ac4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075417-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18412000 - Sportswear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

99KITS. LTD

Further Information

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