Award

PPE and Uniform

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

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03 Jun 2026 at 15:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham College has completed the procurement process for the "PPE and Uniform" contract in the goods industry category. The contract focuses on providing protective and safety clothing to staff and students across the UK regions from UKC to UKK. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under the Public Sector Framework. The contract, valued at £488,000, was signed on 3rd June 2026, with Arden Winch as the supplier. Despite one lot being cancelled, the contract remains active, having been awarded successfully.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale businesses that specialise in the supply of protective and safety clothing, particularly those looking to expand within the education sector. The contract's significant value and the widespread geographical area covered offer an excellent chance for firms with extensive distribution capabilities to enhance their presence in the public procurement market. Businesses that can meet the requirements of supplying PPE and uniforms efficiently and on a large scale would be well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities with public sector buyers like Nottingham College.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PPE and Uniform

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded for the supply and distribution of PPE and Uniform to staff and students

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has been awarded under the EEM Framework

Procurement Information

This was procured under a Public Sector Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052499-2026
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£488,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 7HB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
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
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARDEN WINCH

Further Information

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