Award

Healthcare Student Uniforms

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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Award

12 May 2026 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed a procurement process for the provision of healthcare student uniforms, with the title "Healthcare Student Uniforms." This procurement falls under the industry category of occupational clothing, special workwear, and accessories, identified by the CPV code 18100000. The contract, valued at £79,734.30, was directly awarded without prior publication under a limited procurement method, specifically from the ESPO 144_23 framework. This process involved multiple UK regions, including UKC and UKJ. The contract is vital for ensuring that students receive compliant uniforms efficiently, and it was signed on 12 May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of occupational clothing and accessories, particularly those that specialise in healthcare-compliant garments. Companies with capabilities in providing online ordering systems, distribution, and customer support would find this contract alignment beneficial. Large-scale suppliers such as Graham Gardner Limited, the successful awardee, illustrate the competitive advantage for established vendors capable of handling comprehensive service delivery in multiple regions across the UK. This procurement shows potential growth avenues for businesses seeking to strengthen their portfolios in higher education sectors by catering to specific institutional requirements.

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Notice Title

Healthcare Student Uniforms

Notice Description

The University requires a Contract for the provision of healthcare student uniforms across the University. The requirement includes supply of garments compliant with healthcare standards, an online ordering system for students, distribution and delivery services, and ongoing customer support. The contract is critical to ensuring students receive appropriate, compliant uniforms in a timely and efficient manner, while minimising administrative burden on the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award from ESPO 144_23 framework as per the framework guidelines

Procurement Information

Direct award under PCR15 framework within framework guidelines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043574-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,734 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
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)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAHAM GARDNER

Further Information

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