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Uniforms, Workwear, PPE, Clothing and Associated Services

Kent County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Oct 2026 at 13:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

12 Jan 2026 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, through Procurement Services, is establishing a framework for uniforms, workwear, personal protective equipment (PPE) and related products and services for public sector customers. Uniform supply covers general workwear and corporate clothing, emergency services, healthcare and education uniforms, including customised and sustainable garments. PPE includes respiratory, head, eye, hearing, hand, body and foot protection, and fall-protection equipment. Related services include branding, alterations, repairs, laundry and decontamination, stock management, logistics, distribution and recycling. The framework is intended for eligible public sector organisations across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. It is divided into two lots: uniform items and PPE items.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure for a framework agreement. The deadline for clarification questions was 21 October 2026 at 17:00; bids were due by 5 November 2026 at 17:00. The framework period is 22 January 2027 to 21 January 2031. The estimated value is £60 million for uniforms and £40 million for PPE, excluding VAT; the stated combined procurement estimate is £100 million excluding VAT. Evaluation in each lot weights quality at 60%, price at 30% and social value at 10%. Customers may place call-off contracts by direct award, rapid request for quote or further competition, in accordance with the framework rules. A successful supplier pays a fee of 1% of the award value.

The opportunity suits manufacturers, distributors and service providers able to supply broad product ranges and support public sector customers across multiple sites. Uniform suppliers may serve corporate, emergency service, healthcare and education sectors, with capacity for custom branding, tailoring, stockholding, demand planning, varied ordering and direct-to-employee or urgent delivery. PPE suppliers need suitable protective equipment across respiratory, head, eye, hearing, hand, body, foot and fall-protection categories; fitting support and safe, compliant repair services are relevant. Both lots include opportunities for laundry, specialist decontamination, logistics, recycling and sustainable product sourcing. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises are explicitly identified as suitable for the uniform lot; the PPE lot is identified as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

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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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Garments./775V5K2842 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/775V5K2842

Lot Information

Uniform Items

Sub-Lot 1A: General Uniforms & Workwear *Polo shirts (various colours, branded and unbranded) *T shirts and base layers *Shirts & blouses (long/short sleeve) *Trousers & workwear trousers *Shorts *Jumpers, fleeces, sweatshirts *Soft shell jackets, waterproof jackets, rainwear *Corporate wear (blazers, skirts, tailored trousers, dresses) *High visibility workwear (HI VIS vests, jackets, trousers) *Overalls / coveralls *Tabards & tunics *Gloves (non PPE uniform gloves) *Footwear (non safety) *Belts, ties, scarves *Aprons and disposable garments *Bodywarmers / gilets *Caps, beanies and hats Sector Specific Uniforms Sub-Lot 1B: Emergency Services: - Police Uniforms *Operational clothing *Shirts, trousers *Rank slides & epaulette - Fire & Rescue Station Wear *Station wear *Protective under garments - Ambulance & Paramedic Wear *Paramedic tops/trousers *Identification items - Ceremonial & Undress Uniforms *Formal dress *Badges and embellishments Sub-Lot 1C: Healthcare: *Scrubs (tops & trousers) *Clinical tunics *Theatre wear *Lab coats Sub-Lot 1D: Education & Corporate Services: *School uniform items *Branded staff uniforms *Facilities & concierge uniforms Associated Products and Services Associated Products *Customised uniforms with logos, names, roles or ID badges *Sustainable uniform options, including recycled fabrics *Replacement garments *Decontamination garments, where used as part of uniform provision Associated Services *Branding and customisation oEmbroidery and stitching for logos, names or roles oHeat seal logos or ID badges *Alteration and tailoring services *Garment lifecycle services *Garment repairs and alterations *Laundry services *Specialist decontamination services *Stock management and logistics oStockholding and inventory management oForecasting and demand planning oBulk and individual ordering options oDistribution to multiple sites oDirect to employee delivery oEmergency or express supply options *Sustainability services oRecycling or take back schemes for used uniforms oSustainable product sourcing and supply options

PPE Items

Respiratory Protection *Filtering facepiece respirators (e.g., FFP2, FFP3) *Disposable respirators (cup / fold flat) *Half mask & full face reusable respirators *Filters and cartridges *Powered and non powered air purifying respirators (PAPR / APR) *Escape hoods Head Protection *Safety helmets *Bump caps *Specialist helmets (Fire & Rescue, Public Order, Technical Rescue) *Helmet accessories (visors, chin straps, lighting mounts) Eye & Face Protection *Safety glasses (impact resistant, anti fog, tinted) *Safety goggles *Face shields & visors Hearing Protection *Ear defenders (helmet mounted / standalone) *Earplugs (disposable, reusable) Hand Protection *General handling gloves *Cut resistant gloves *Chemical resistant gloves *Heat resistant and flame retardant gloves *Disposable nitrile/latex gloves *Anti vibration gloves Body & Clothing Protection *Flame retardant (FR) clothing *Arc flash protective garments *Chemical resistant suits *High visibility PPE garment *Public Order protective wear *Disposable coveralls (Type 5/6 etc. Foot Protection *Safety boots (steel/composite toe) *Safety shoes *Metatarsal protection boots *Anti slip footwear *Waterproof safety footwear Fall Protection *Harnesses *Lanyards *Fall arrest and restraint systems Associated Products and Services Associated Products *Knee pads *Protective aprons, including: oChemical aprons oWelding aprons oAnti-cut aprons *Respiratory fit testing equipment *Specialist PPE for hazardous environments *Decontamination garments and equipment *Sustainable PPE options, including low impact PPE Associated Services *Branding and customisation, where applicable oHeat seal logos or ID badges oEmbroidery or stitching, where suitable for PPE garments *Alteration or fitting support, where applicable *PPE lifecycle services *Repairs and alterations, where compliant and safe to do so *Laundry services *Specialist decontamination services *Stock management and logistics oStockholding and inventory management oForecasting and demand planning oBulk and individual ordering options oDistribution to multiple sites oDirect to employee delivery oEmergency or express supply options *Sustainability services oRecycling or take back schemes for used PPE oSustainable product sourcing and supply options

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/094250-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

18300000 - Garments

18800000 - Footwear

18813000 - Footwear with uppers of leather

18814000 - Footwear with uppers of textile materials

18830000 - Protective footwear

33141420 - Surgical gloves

33735100 - Protective goggles

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
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jan 2027 - 21 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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