Award

Workwear Supply

BELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 12:16

Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 17:29

Planning

26 Sep 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process managed by Believe Housing Limited, a sub-central government public authority in Seaham, United Kingdom, involves the provision of workwear for their Repairs & Maintenance and Office staff. This contract, titled "Workwear Supply," is situated in UKC14 and falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on occupational and protective clothing. The open procurement method employed was an open competition below the threshold, aimed at ensuring competitive participation. The process included several key phases, moving from planning, tendering, to the awarding stage, which was completed on 9th April 2026. The contract is divided into two lots, both of which were awarded and are set to begin on 1st May 2026, with the potential for a 12-month extension.

This procurement initiative presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in industrial, corporate, and protective clothing and accessories. Businesses that can efficiently deliver a variety of workwear, including waterproof and safety attire, are well-suited for such contracts. The framework agreement in place allows for multiple suppliers, fostering competition and innovation. By engaging in such competitions, SMEs can expand their market footprint, enhance their credibility and potentially secure long-term engagements with public authorities like Believe Housing Limited, thereby contributing to their strategic business growth.

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Notice Title

Workwear Supply

Notice Description

Supply of workwear for Repairs & Maintenance team and Office staff

Lot Information

Lot 1

Facilities, Estates, & Assets (FEA)

Renewal: up to 12 months on up to one occasion

Lot 2

Repairs & Maintenance (R&M(

Renewal: up to 12 months on up to one occasion

Planning Information

Please complete Preliminary Market Engagement questionnaire available from https://in-tendhost.co.uk/believehousing/aspx/Home Deadline is 4pm on Monday 13th October 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a334
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032393-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18110000 - Occupational clothing

18113000 - Industrial clothing

18130000 - Special workwear

18140000 - Workwear accessories

18220000 - Weatherproof clothing

18221000 - Waterproof clothing

18222000 - Corporate clothing

18830000 - Protective footwear

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SEAHAM
Postcode
SR7 7TT
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Dawdon
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BORDER EMBROIDERIES

HEALTHY BEAN

HEATONS GROUP

PROTECTIVE WEAR SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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