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 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

York College has issued an invitation to tender (ITT) for the supply of staff and student uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE). This open procedure is targeted at potential suppliers who can manage uniform orders from college staff, students, and parents, with the aim of commencing the supply from July 2026. The procurement falls under the industry categories of occupational clothing and protective and safety clothing, and has a gross contract value of £1,440,000. York College, based in York, United Kingdom, plans to award the contract by 1st May 2026. Key dates to note include the closure of the enquiry period on 20th February 2026, and the final date for tender submissions on 27th February 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in occupational and protective clothing to expand their market presence. Companies equipped with robust supply chain capabilities, particularly those capable of handling large-scale orders, are well-suited to compete. The tender is accommodation for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, presenting a chance for diverse market players to enter a stable agreement with a leading educational institution. The contract includes potential extensions, allowing for a sustained business relationship and opportunities for further 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-061455
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009009-2026
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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