This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

01 Jun 2026 at 12:18

Planning

19 May 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being initiated by Supply Chain Coordination Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in London, United Kingdom. They are planning a non-exclusive framework agreement titled "National Ambulance Uniform," focusing on the supply of uniforms and general workwear for NHS ambulance service personnel. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting clothing and accessories. As of 1st June 2026, the process is in the planning update stage, with a future notice expected by 30th September 2026. The procurement is being managed on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Limited by the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative, based in Sheffield.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of clothing, footwear, and related accessories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria outlined. The framework agreement, set to commence on 1st September 2028 and run until 31st August 2033, with potential renewal until 2037, represents a stable, long-term business growth opportunity for suppliers meeting the NHS's uniform requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

National Ambulance Uniform

Notice Description

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of National Ambulance Uniform and General Workwear items for Ambulance service personnel within the NHS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051383-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2028 - 31 Aug 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-069c06-2026-06-01T13:18:30+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-01T13:18:30+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-069c06",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "045796-2026",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045796-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-05-19T14:44:21+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "051383-2026",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051383-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-06-01T13:18:30+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PLLH-1887-BMRL",
            "name": "SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PLLH-1887-BMRL"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SE1 8UG",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI45"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "lee.hopkins1@supplychain.nhs.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PTJM-6566-YTJZ",
            "name": "North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PTJM-6566-YTJZ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Saville Street East",
                "locality": "Sheffield",
                "postalCode": "S4 7UQ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKE32"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Lee Hopkins",
                "email": "facilitiesandofficesolutionssupport@supplychain.nhs.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "procuringEntity",
                "processContactPoint"
            ],
            "roleDetails": "North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (hosted by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust), as agent, for and on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Limited (\"SCCL\")"
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PLLH-1887-BMRL",
        "name": "SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-069c06",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "National Ambulance Uniform",
        "description": "Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of National Ambulance Uniform and General Workwear items for Ambulance service personnel within the NHS",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "18000000",
                        "description": "Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2028-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2033-08-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2037-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2026-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "status": "planned",
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "051383-2026",
                "description": "Email aaddress on contracting Authority"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}