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

YORK COLLEGE

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Award

24 Mar 2026 at 17:53

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

York College, situated in York, United Kingdom, has concluded its procurement process for the supply of staff and student uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE) through an open tender procedure. The title of the tender was "York College - ITT for the Supply of Staff and Student Uniform and PPE," with a focus on occupational clothing and protective gear. The procurement method used was open, facilitating wide participation among eligible suppliers. An award of £1,441,823 has been granted, pending contract signature by the end of April 2026, with the contract period extending from May 2026 to April 2029, offering possible renewals up to April 2030. The tender process transitioned from active to complete status, with key documents and notices published by the Cabinet Office via the Find a Tender Service.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers capable of handling uniform orders for a diverse group including students and staff at an educational institution. NextGen Clothing Ltd has been selected as the supplier, primarily due to their ability to meet the full requirements and adapt to changes in the uniform list as needed. It is an ideal tender for large companies skilled in providing occupational and protective clothing, although SMEs and VCSEs were eligible to participate. The economic and technical criteria favour businesses with robust service delivery capabilities, offering a substantial market of potential customers through York College's extensive curriculum and related activities. The contract's potential extension emphasises stability and continued partnership opportunities in the educational sector.

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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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061455
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027065-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,441,823 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEXTGEN CLOTHING

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