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Provision and supply of healthcare uniforms and associated services for Sheffield Hallam University students

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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22 Aug 2025 at 18:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Sheffield Hallam University, focuses on the award for the provision and supply of healthcare uniforms and associated services. The contract falls under the medical clothing category, with a specific scope for healthcare students at the university. It encompasses a 4-year period with potential extensions up to 7 years. The procurement process was carried out under a limited procedure through a mini-competition within the ESPO Framework 144_23. Key events in this contract include the signing date on 22nd August 2025, with locations situated predominantly in the UKE32 region. This opportunity stems from the university's need to equip around 1400 students yearly, reflecting its commitment to high-quality educational services.

This tender offers potential growth for businesses specialising in healthcare uniforms and related services. Companies with capabilities in fabricating NHS-compliant uniforms and managing the logistics of fitting and delivery services are well-suited for this contract. Furthermore, suppliers with experience in tailored branding solutions and providing direct purchasing options for students can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence. The successful supplier, Dencowear Ltd, highlights the opportunities available for large-scale organisations capable of efficiently fulfilling substantial contractual obligations within an educational sector framework.

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Notice Title

Provision and supply of healthcare uniforms and associated services for Sheffield Hallam University students

Notice Description

SHU wishes to award a contract to the successful bidder selected through a a mini-competition for Provision and supply of healthcare uniforms and associated services for Sheffield Hallam University students under the ESPO Framework 144_23, specifically Lot 3 for the period of 4 years with optional extensions of 2 and 1 year(s), covering a maximum period of 7 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University School of Health and Social Care delivers several healthcare courses, attracting around 1400 students per year over two intakes, September and January. These courses include Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Operating Department Practitioner, Dietetics, Therapeutic Radiography, Diagnostic Radiography, Physician Associate, Art Therapy, and with plans to offer more health-related courses in the future. All healthcare students partake in placement within the healthcare service or private sector as well as simulated practice learning in our specialist learning environments. The University provides each student with suitable unform, compliant with NHS requirements. The requirement is for a supplier to provide a fitting, supply and handout / delivery service to our students in September (approximately 1100 students), and January (approximately 270 students). The uniform garments will range from trousers, tunics, polo shirts, dresses, scrub sets, tabards and ambulance uniform. Almost all of which are embroidered. The option for students to make direct purchases of Sheffield Hallam University branded garments with the supplier is also required

Options: 2 year extension after the initial 4 year term and another 1 year extension after

Procurement Information

The contract is being awarded to a supplier within a framework following a further competition (mini-competition) under an existing compliant framework agreement, in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and in accordance with the framework guidelines. -All suppliers on the framework capable of delivering the services were invited to participate in the mini-competition. -The award criteria used were consistent with those set out in the framework agreement and were clearly communicated to all participants

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051061-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33199000 - Medical clothing

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENCOWEAR

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