Planning

Provision of Sports Kit

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University is initiating a procurement process for the provision of sports kit, including items branded for Sport Hallam and Team Hallam. The process is currently in the planning stage with a projected contract commencement on 1st June 2026 and concluding by 31st May 2029, with the option for extension until 2031. The procurement method is selective under a competitive flexible procedure, focusing on goods in the sportswear industry category. Interested parties should note the expression of interest deadline by 28th January 2026, with a future notice expected on 14th January 2026. The procurement is located within the Sheffield region (UKE32) and has an accelerated procedure.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for companies specialising in sportswear manufacturing or distribution to expand their market presence in the public sector. With a considerable gross value of £348,722, businesses equipped to supply custom sportswear with logo applications—such as embroidery or sublimation—should consider participating. Suitably positioned firms that can meet the conditions of participation and submit a competitive final tender may see substantial business growth, further developing partnerships with sub-central government entities like universities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Sports Kit

Notice Description

For the provision of sports kit including 'Sport Hallam - Playing Kit (Team Hallam), Academy, Sheffield Hallam Active, Team Hallam and Team Hallam Casual Wear. Kit to include 2 x logos. Recommended logo styles include embroidery, badge or sublimation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05edcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079288-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18412000 - Sportswear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£348,722 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£348,722 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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