Planning

Faculty of Health Student Uniform

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Planning

27 Jan 2026 at 15:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is initiating a procurement process to secure a supplier for student medical uniforms, intended for the Faculty of Health. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a key focus on conducting preliminary market engagement to assess interest levels. Scheduled deadlines include a preliminary market engagement due by 28th February 2026. The procurement will supply uniforms to over 1,000 undergraduate students annually, with the majority of deliveries scheduled for September to early October. This contract, valued at approximately £500,000, will span 3-5 years starting from 31st March 2026, and calls for compliance with NHS material guidelines along with an exploration of fairtrade material integration.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in the textile and manufacturing sector, particularly those specialising in occupational clothing and workwear. Suppliers with experience in producing NHS-compliant uniforms or those exploring sustainable and fairtrade materials will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Given the substantial annual expenditure of around £100,000 on these uniforms and the potential for contract renewal, engaging with this procurement could provide a stable revenue stream and long-term expansion prospects. Businesses interested in participating can express their interest via the Mercell platform's messaging function.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Faculty of Health Student Uniform

Notice Description

The University of Plymouth intend to procure a provider for the supply of student medical uniforms for the next 3-5 years. The uniforms will be used by undergraduate students within the Faculty of Health during placements and as part of their education journey. The Faculty of Health have more than 1000 students every year across different undergraduate programmes who will require student medical uniforms. These student numbers are indicative, and actual numbers will vary year to year: we are therefore unable to guarantee numbers at this time. Placement times may also change, necessitating changes in delivery dates. The bulk of the delivery dates are before the start of a programme, the uniform has a strict delivery date. With the bulk of the uniform needing to be delivered in September - early October. We would like to take the opportunity to do some preliminary market engagement to determine current interest levels in the market. Uniform demand is linked to student numbers but the University of Plymouth currently spends in the region of PS100,000 per annum on medical uniforms for students. Medical uniforms will need to follow NHS approved material guidelines as well as match the existing uniform like for like. The University is also keen to explore the extent to which fairtrade materials could be incorporated over the lifetime of any resultant contract. Discussions on this will also be of interest during any preliminary market engagement. If you are interested in the opportunity, please express interest Via the messaging function on Mercell

Planning Information

The University of Plymouth intend to procure a provider for the supply of student medical uniforms for the next 3-5 years. The uniforms will be used by undergraduate students within the Faculty of Health during placements and as part of their education journey. The Faculty of Health have more than 1000 students every year across different undergraduate programmes who will require student medical uniforms. These student numbers are indicative, and actual numbers will vary year to year: we are therefore unable to guarantee numbers at this time. Placement times may also change, necessitating changes in delivery dates. The bulk of the delivery dates are before the start of a programme, the uniform has a strict delivery date. With the bulk of the uniform needing to be delivered in September – early October. We would like to take the opportunity to do some preliminary market engagement to determine current interest levels in the market. Uniform demand is linked to student numbers but the University of Plymouth currently spends in the region of £100,000 per annum on medical uniforms for students. Medical uniforms will need to follow NHS approved material guidelines as well as match the existing uniform like for like. The University is also keen to explore the extent to which fairtrade materials could be incorporated over the lifetime of any resultant contract. Discussions on this will also be of interest during any preliminary market engagement. If you are interested in the opportunity, please express interest Via the messaging function on Mercell

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fe0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007181-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Megan Worth
Contact Email
megan.worth@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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