Tender

Sports Clothing Tender

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

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Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool John Moores University is seeking a single provider for a sports clothing tender, which includes both branded and non-branded items. This procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government category, specifically targeting the sportswear industry. Located in Liverpool, the opportunity is open through an open procedure, and interested suppliers are invited to submit their proposals via the In-tend portal. The key dates to note are the close of the enquiry period on 24th April 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 8th May 2026. The anticipated award date is 1st June 2026, with the contract starting on 1st October 2026 and ending on 30th September 2029, with possible extensions leading to 2032.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of sports clothing, with a total contract value estimated at £252,000. SMEs are encouraged to participate, with evaluation criteria giving considerable weight to quality and sustainable pricing alongside price. The contract presents a substantial opportunity for companies to establish a long-term partnership with an educational institution, fostering brand visibility and business expansion in a high-demand sector. Suppliers with strong capabilities in delivering high-quality, sustainable sportswear solutions are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Sports Clothing Tender

Notice Description

Tender for a single provider to supply sports clothing, both branded & non-branded.

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/032572-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2032-05-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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