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Tender

07 Aug 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is currently in the tender stage, seeking suppliers for the provision of branded corporate clothing for its staff. The procurement process, classified under the goods category, specifically targets the clothing and accessories industry, including occupational and corporate clothing. This opportunity, located in the UKJ12 region, comes under an open competition procurement method with submissions due by 12 noon on 28th August 2026. The tender process allows electronic submissions, with an enquiry period ending on 20th August 2026. The total contract is valued at £60,000, excluding VAT, with a contract period starting from 1st October 2026 until 30th September 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in clothing, workwear, and related accessories, particularly those with experience in supplying branded corporate clothing. Both established companies and new entrants in these sectors have the chance to secure a contract that emphasises quality and cost-effectiveness, with the award criteria weighting 70% on quality and 30% on price. Companies with a robust supply chain and the ability to ensure timely and quality delivery will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process, presenting a potential pathway for business growth and expanding their client base within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

MKCC Branded Staff Uniform / Corporate Clothing

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Branded Corporate Clothing for MKCC Staff. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12 noon 28th August 2026. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06df5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075397-2026
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

18130000 - Special workwear

18222000 - Corporate clothing

18410000 - Special clothing

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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