Tender

General Staff Uniform - 2026

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

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Tender

10 Jun 2026 at 09:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Training Collective, a partnership of Further Education Colleges and Independent Training Providers in the North-East of England, is inviting bids for the provision of professionally branded uniform garments suitable for educational and support environments. This open tender process, under the title "General Staff Uniform - 2026," falls under the industry category of clothing and accessories. Interested parties should be aware of key dates: the enquiry period concludes on 19th June 2026 at 17:00, and all submissions must be completed by 29th June 2026 at 16:00. The procurement method is an open competition, and the contract period is slated to begin on 1st August 2026, lasting until 31st July 2029.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in occupational and corporate clothing. Companies that can deliver high-quality, durable, and professional uniform pieces will find this contract particularly appealing, as the award criteria focus 60% on quality and 40% on price. The procurement is designed as a below-threshold open competition, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to participate. Businesses with experience in supplying educational establishments or similar sectors can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base and enhance their portfolio with the procurement of goods in a stable and long-term contract with a reputable public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Staff Uniform - 2026

Notice Description

The Education Training Collective (ETC) is a partnership of Further Education Colleges and Independent Training Providers operating across the North-East of England. ETC is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide professionally branded uniform garments suitable for daily operational use across a range of educational and support environments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b179
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054601-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18110000 - Occupational clothing

18222000 - Corporate clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THORNABY
Postcode
TS17 6FB
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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