Planning

Supply and Distribution of Workwear/Protective Workwear for Cumberland Care

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Apr 2026 at 15:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council is engaging in a procurement process for the supply and distribution of workwear and protective workwear intended for employees in Cumberland Care homes and Adult Social Care. This tender is currently in the planning stage and falls under the goods procurement category specifically within clothing and textiles industry. The process involves a single supplier framework through a competitive flexible procedure. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in an online engagement session on 8th May 2026, with applications to join due by the previous day. The contract, valued at £343,200, is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and extend over a four-year period. The location for the fulfilment of this contract is the United Kingdom, particularly the region UKD1.

This opportunity presents substantial business growth prospects for organisations specialising in the production and distribution of clothing and protective workwear. With the requirement to supply comprehensive ranges including tabards, poloshirts, gloves, and aprons, businesses capable of delivering diverse product lines stand to benefit. Cumberland Council's preference for SMEs provides an advantageous position for smaller and medium-sized enterprises to compete. The ability to handle and fulfil such a framework agreement can enhance operational capabilities and improve visibility in the sub-central government sector, ultimately paving the way for future contracts within the public authority domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Distribution of Workwear/Protective Workwear for Cumberland Care

Notice Description

Cumberland Council have a requirement for the supply of Personal Protective Workwear/Workwear for use by Cumberland Care. This will used for employees who work within the Cumberland Council Care homes and Adult Social Care staff. This will cover but will not limited to tabards, poloshirts, dresses, trousers, gloves, aprons etc This will be a single supplier framework through a competitive flexible procedure. The supplier will need to be able to supply all items on the product list. The contract will be for a period of 4 years. The Council will be carrying out an online session via Microsoft Teams on Friday 8th May 2026 at 12noon to1pm to further outline the opportunity. This will be available for all prospective suppliers. Please confirm email addresses via the 'messaging area' on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) if you would like to secure a space, a maximum of 2 from each organisation. These must be received before Thursday 7th May 2026 at 4.00pm

Planning Information

Cumberland Council have a requirement for the supply of Personal Protective Workwear/Workwear for use by Cumberland Care. This will used for employees who work within the Cumberland Council Care homes and Adult Social Care staff. This will cover but will not limited to tabards, poloshirts, dresses, trousers, gloves, aprons etc This will be a single supplier framework through a competitive flexible procedure. The supplier will need to be able to supply all items on the product list. The contract will be for a period of 4 years. The Council will be carrying out an online session via Microsoft Teams on Friday 8th May 2026 at 12noon to1pm to further outline the opportunity. This will be available for all prospective suppliers. Please confirm email addresses via the 'messaging area' on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) if you would like to secure a space, a maximum of 2 from each organisation. These must be received before Thursday 7th May 2026 at 4.00pm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039432-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£286,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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