This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2026 at 10:28

Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool John Moores University has completed a procurement process titled "Sports Clothing Tender" for the supply of branded and non-branded sports clothing, team kits, and leisurewear. This contract falls within the goods category and is related to the sportswear industry. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, with the initial tender phase closing on 8th May 2026, and an award phase that ended on 1st June 2026. Located in Liverpool, the buying organisation is part of the UK public authority at the sub-central government level. Key contract dates include an award notice published on 12th June 2026 and a contract start period from 1st October 2026, potentially extending until 30th September 2032, including additional renewal options. SDL Group Limited has been identified as the selected supplier following the completion of the tender process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for suppliers within the sports clothing industry, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing high-quality and sustainable pricing options. Businesses with expertise in producing both branded and non-branded sports attire can leverage this contract to establish or expand relationships with educational institutions. By engaging in such public procurement opportunities, suppliers can access a stable demand pipeline and enhance their market presence within the UK. The focus on quality, including social value, and the evaluation criteria weighted heavily on quality (65%), ensures that competitive offers are benchmarked across various dimensions, creating an avenue for suppliers emphasising innovative and quality-driven production processes.

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Notice Title

Sports Clothing Tender

Notice Description

Branded and non-branded sports clothing, team kit and leisurewear. Award value listed is indicative of the total cost of a full basket of goods. Actual value of the contract will be greater.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 year extension and further 1 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055599-2026
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18412000 - Sportswear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£252,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£252,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£2,788 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2032-05-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5AH
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SDL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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