Tender

York College - ITT for the Supply of Staff and Student Uniform and PPE

YORK COLLEGE

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

York College is currently in the tender stage, initiating an open procurement process to secure a supplier for their staff and student uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE). This opportunity, titled "York College - ITT for the Supply of Staff and Student Uniform and PPE," is situated in York, United Kingdom. The procurement is categorised under occupational clothing, special workwear, and protective and safety clothing. Interested parties should note crucial dates: the tender period ends on 27th February 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 20th February 2026, and the anticipated award period ending on 1st May 2026. The total contract value is set at £1.2 million, exclusive of tax.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in uniforms and PPE to partner with a notable educational institution. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, provided they can meet the detailed service and uniform requirements included in the tender documents. The contract includes provisions for extension, offering potential to establish a long-term relationship with York College. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to engage in the bidding process, thereby fostering healthy competition and innovation in the delivery of goods and services. Businesses possessing the capability to provide these goods and fulfil electronic submission requirements will find this tender particularly conducive to business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

York College - ITT for the Supply of Staff and Student Uniform and PPE

Notice Description

York College is looking to outsource its staff / student uniform and PPE requirements to a single supplier. The College requires the successful supplier to be able to receive and process uniform orders from college staff, students and parents starting from July 2026. Suppliers must be able to offer the full range as detailed in the pricing schedule/uniform list. Should the College decide to add additional college curriculum areas to the pricing schedule/uniform list, the successful supplier will be required to add this onto the existing college requirements. Any new requirements would be discussed and agreed with the successful supplier.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061408
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008880-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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


CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
YORK COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
zburns@yorkcollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01904 770487

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO23 2BB
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
Westminster Constituency
York Outer

Further Information

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