Tender

2526-01-SF-SAS-LC Provision of Sports Kit, Uniform & Leisure Wear for Sheffield Hallam University Students & Staff

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University is seeking a partner to supply sports kit, uniform, and leisure wear for their students and staff in a procurement process valued at £290,602. The contract, identified by "2526-01-SF-SAS-LC," falls under the goods category with sportswear as the main item, set to be delivered in the Sheffield region (UKE32), United Kingdom. As of 14th January 2026, the tender process is active and follows a competitive flexible procedure, which includes two stages. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 18th February 2026, the anticipated contract award by mid-May 2026, and a commencement date of 1st June 2026. Suppliers who meet the selection criteria will be invited to submit bids to deliver the sports kits in time for the new academic year starting mid-September 2026.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the textile and apparel manufacturing industry, especially those with capabilities in producing high-quality sportswear. Given the structured selection process, organisations with strong financial, legal, and technical credentials, as well as the capacity to provide quality and socially valuable products, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to express interest, as the opportunity includes provisions for optional contract extensions, which could further benefit business expansion. The contract aligns with Sheffield Hallam University's mission to provide transformative education, offering a solid platform for the supplier to contribute positively to a large and diverse academic community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2526-01-SF-SAS-LC Provision of Sports Kit, Uniform & Leisure Wear for Sheffield Hallam University Students & Staff

Notice Description

We have an exciting opportunity to partner with one supplier for the provision of Sports Kit, Uniform and Leisure Wear at Sheffield Hallam University for Students & Staff. We'll be conducting this Procurement in accordance with The Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations using the Competitive Flexible Procedure. This is a two-stage process therefore the top 3 suppliers who qualify will be invited to Stage 2. Sheffield Hallam University is one of the UK's largest and most diverse universities: a community of more than 30,000 students, 3,000 staff and more than 250,000 alumni around the globe. Our mission is simple: we transform lives. We provide people from all backgrounds with the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge and experience needed to succeed at whatever they choose to do. Our vision is to be the world's leading applied university; showing what a university genuinely focused on transforming lives can achieve. Our ambition is to award a contract mid-May and execute 1st June 2026. Sport Hallam caters for 41 sport clubs. The Sport Hallam Competitive Playing Kit will need to be ready for mid-September 2026, in time for the new academic year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes: Optional contract extensions (3 years original term + 1 + 1) The ability to increase volumes or call off extra goods/services

Renewal: Optional extension +1 year +1 year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003222-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£290,602 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£290,602 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 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
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

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