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Planning

29 Jun 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

Chorley Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Chorley, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "The Provision of Supply of Uniforms & Workwear" on behalf of Chorley Leisure Ltd. This tender involves the supply of occupational clothing, workwear, and garments, categorized under goods, and is identified by reference number DN820579. Interested parties are encouraged to submit responses to the market engagement questionnaire (MEQ) via the Chest e-procurement portal by 12:00 noon on 10th July 2026. The contract is valued at £60,000 excluding VAT and spans from 14th September 2026 to 13th September 2029, with a potential extension up to 2031. Future notice regarding the procurement will be communicated by 20th July 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying uniforms, workwear, and accessories to grow by partnering with a public authority. Suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), this contract allows businesses to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector marketplace. The preliminary market engagement phase invites companies to align their proposals with the draft service specification, ensuring they meet the council’s expectations and gain a competitive edge in the upcoming tender process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision of Supply of Uniforms & Workwear on behalf of Chorley Leisure Ltd

Notice Description

Chorley Leisure Ltd is currently developing their Service Specification, contracting process and commercial model for The Provision of Supply of Uniforms and Workwear. Organisations should ensure that they have read the supporting information (Draft Service Specification) provided prior to responding. Responses to this MEQ should be submitted as a single document. Please return your completed MEQ via the Chest e-procurement portal https://www.the-chest.org.uk/, reference number DN820579, by no later than Friday 10th July 2026 at 12.00 noon.

Planning Information

Organisations should ensure that they have read the supporting information (Draft Service Specification) provided prior to responding. Responses to this MEQ should be submitted as a single document. Please return your completed MEQ via the Chest e-procurement portal, reference number DN820579, by no later than Friday 10th July 2026 at 12.00 noon. https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060837-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

18200000 - Outerwear

18300000 - Garments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHORLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 1AL
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire

Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North West
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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