Tender

Tender for the provision of PPE and Workwear for the Riverside Group

THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Apr 2026 at 09:44

Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Riverside Group Limited, a prominent provider of social housing and care services in the UK, is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Tender for the provision of PPE and Workwear for the Riverside Group". This procurement, under the industry category of occupational clothing and protective gear, seeks supply across multi-site operations with a competitive flexible procedure. Located in Speke, Liverpool, The Riverside Group invites proposals for quality PPE and workwear, offering opportunities up to the value of £600,000. Key dates to note include the expression of interest deadline on 15 May 2026, with the award period ending by 31 July 2026. This tender aims to enhance workforce safety and efficiency by September 2026. Interested parties should note the procurement method is selective and involves stages such as a product presentation and a free trial lasting six weeks.

This tender represents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in PPE and workwear, particularly those with experience in servicing large organisations with multi-site operations. Suppliers who can deliver innovative and sustainable solutions while demonstrating a commitment to high service standards are well-positioned to compete. With award criteria favouring quality at 60% and price at 40%, there is substantial room for businesses to highlight their value offerings. The Riverside Group's commitment to safety and professionalism opens avenues for suppliers to partner widely across the UK, making this an opportune moment for businesses focused on durable, compliant, and cost-effective PPE and workwear solutions to expand their footprint nationally.

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Notice Title

Tender for the provision of PPE and Workwear for the Riverside Group

Notice Description

The Riverside Group is inviting experienced and reliable suppliers to participate in a new tender opportunity for the provision of high-quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and workwear. As one of the UK's leading providers of social housing and care services, The Riverside Group is committed to ensuring the safety, comfort, and professionalism of its workforce. To support this, we are seeking trusted partner/s who can deliver durable, compliant, and cost-effective PPE and workwear solutions across our diverse operations. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for suppliers who can demonstrate strong industry expertise, consistently high service standards, and the ability to meet the needs of a large, multi site organisation. We welcome proposals that showcase innovation, sustainability, and value for money, helping us to continue delivering essential services safely and efficiently.

Lot Information

PPE

TO provide The Riverside Group with PPE Equipment across a number of sites

Renewal: 12 months x 2

Workwear

To provide The Riverside Group with workwear on multi sites across the UK

Renewal: 12 months x 2

Planning Information

We are interested in knowing if suppliers will offer free 6 week trials for the following products. The trial products will form part of the assessment of the suppliers products Polo Shirts Sweetshirts Fleece jackets Gloves safety glasses waterproof clothing, Including trousers and gloves, sufficent in working in downpours Please contact Kerry.Smith@Riverside.org.uk for responses and expressions of interest no later than 27 February 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065707
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033619-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18143000 - Protective gear

18444000 - Protective headgear

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SPEKE, LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L24 8RF
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Garston
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Garston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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