This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2026 at 08:32

Tender

18 Mar 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

Edinburgh College, a public entity governed by UK law, has completed a procurement process titled "Professional Cookery & Hospitality Kits and Uniforms." This contract falls under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting kitchen equipment and catering supplies. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure method, indicating broad accessibility for suppliers. The contract, valued at £440,000, focuses on the provision of uniforms and kits for the college's Professional Cookery & Hospitality students. It is based in Edinburgh, within the regions identified as UKM75 and UKM73. The contract was awarded on 24 June 2026, following an open tendering process that concluded in April 2026. The supplier awarded the contract is Russums, a small to medium enterprise located in Rotherham.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of uniform supply, kitchenware, and catering equipment, particularly those equipped to meet quality and sustainability criteria. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing alongside value-added services are well-suited for this type of procurement. The structure of the tender, allowing for electronic submission, broadens the accessibility for small and medium enterprises, fostering potential business growth. Suppliers in the UK focusing on educational institutions as clients will find this contract particularly beneficial in reinforcing their market presence in the educational sector, with possibilities for contract renewal over extended periods.

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Notice Title

Professional Cookery & Hospitality Kits and Uniforms

Notice Description

Provision of Uniforms and Kits for Edinburgh College Professional Cookery & Hospitality Students

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Uniforms and Kits for Edinburgh College Professional Cookery & Hospitality Students

Renewal: 2x12 month extensions available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061526-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

18110000 - Occupational clothing

18222000 - Corporate clothing

18400000 - Special clothing and accessories

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies

39221100 - Kitchenware

39221180 - Cooking utensils

39222000 - Catering supplies

39241000 - Knives and scissors

39241100 - Knives

39241120 - Cooks' knives

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2028 if no extensions utilised March 2030 if all extensions utilised

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4DE
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUSSUMS

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