Planning

Uniforms, Workwear, PPE, Clothing and Associated Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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Planning

12 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, operating as Procurement Services, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Uniforms, Workwear, PPE, Clothing and Associated Services." This initiative is situated in Maidstone, United Kingdom, and falls under the services category. The procurement is set to be a substantial framework agreement valued at £36,000,000 gross. The engagement phase includes market research activities such as an online questionnaire and one-on-one meetings, scheduled to conclude by 30 January 2026. This preparatory phase aims to establish a framework meeting public sector procurement needs while ensuring compliant solutions for uniforms, protective clothing, and safety gear.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in garment manufacturing, protective footwear, and safety gear. Suppliers capable of providing comprehensive services, including decontamination and stock management, would find the framework structure favourable to showcase their capabilities. Given its scale and scope, businesses with an existing track record in serving public sector contracts, or those looking to enter this sector with innovative solutions, are well-suited to compete. Participation in the pre-tender engagement phase allows businesses to shape the framework to complement their offerings, potentially enabling expanded market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Uniforms, Workwear, PPE, Clothing and Associated Services

Notice Description

Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Uniforms, Workwear including accessories, footwear and bags, PPE and Associated services such as but not limited to decontamination, repairs, stock management. Your response will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement experience across all areas in the public sector. Scope and LOT structure is still to be determined. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Garments./3K6327V4SE To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3K6327V4SE

Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement is to: Understand market capability and capacity Inform the development of the specification Create an objective pricing mechanism Explore innovative solutions Identify potential risks and delivery models Suppliers and Customers are invited to participate in the following activities: Online Questionnaire via delta portal tender box and email to arrange 121 meetings on teams. This is not a call for competition at this stage, it is to explore what is needed in the market place and how best to design the framework to assist public sector spending to offer best value and a route to market that is compliant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060400
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002396-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

18300000 - Garments

18813000 - Footwear with uppers of leather

18814000 - Footwear with uppers of textile materials

18830000 - Protective footwear

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

35811100 - Fire-brigade uniforms

35811200 - Police uniforms

35812000 - Combat uniforms

45112340 - Soil-decontamination work

90722200 - Environmental decontamination services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
Contact Name
Alison Ponter
Contact Email
emergencyservices@csltd.org.uk
Contact Phone
01622942843

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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