This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2026 at 14:22

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 09:09

Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has recently concluded a public tender for the supply of workwear and uniforms, essential for the protection and identification of their staff. This open procurement process falls under the category of goods, specifically clothing and accessories, with a contract value grossing £1,617,077. Based in Sheffield, the initiative is guided by legislative framework 2023/54 and emphasises an open procedure for supplier engagement. The contract started on 18th May 2026 and runs until 17th May 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030. The agreement was awarded to BHI SUPPLIES LIMITED and marks a significant step in equipping Council staff adequately.

This tender offers a substantial growth opportunity for businesses within the clothing and uniform manufacturing sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises capable of meeting the council’s quality and economic criteria. The Council values suppliers offering high-quality goods at competitive prices, placing importance on factors such as order fulfilment and accuracy rates, reporting, customer service, and invoice precision. Companies possessing robust supply chain management and the ability to adhere to specified quality standards are well-suited to meet these requirements and can potentially benefit from engaging in such government procurements, which may further lead to longer-term contracts and collaborations.

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Notice Title

Workwear and Uniforms

Notice Description

Supply of workwear and uniforms to allow Council staff to undertake their roles

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045002-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,349,231 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,349,231 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,349,231 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,349,231 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-01-07

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
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

BHI SUPPLIES

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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