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Staff and Student Uniforms [2026]

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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02 Oct 2026 at 14:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford is buying medical uniforms for staff and students on its health and social care courses. The requirement covers supply and fulfilment of uniforms to support around 3,500 students across programmes including nursing, midwifery, radiography, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. The supplier must set up and run an online ordering portal so students can select uniforms that meet the University’s approved specifications and entitlements. The service also covers delivery direct to students’ home addresses, returns and exchanges. It must accommodate ad hoc orders for maternity garments, special measurements and replacement items, with students able to pay directly for these orders. Delivery is in the North West of England, including Salford.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure for one lot. The enquiry deadline was 26 October 2026 at 17:00, and the bid submission deadline was 2 November 2026 at 12:00. The award decision was due by 23 November 2026. The estimated contract value is £650,000 excluding VAT (£780,000 including VAT). The initial contract period runs from 1 February 2027 to 1 February 2029, with up to three possible one-year extensions at the University’s discretion. Evaluation gives 50% to quality, 30% to sample provision and 20% to price. Electronic submission is allowed, and submissions are in English.

This opportunity suits uniform suppliers able to manage the full order-to-delivery service, rather than simply provide garments. The supplier will need to operate an online portal, manage uniform choices against the University’s specifications and entitlements, and fulfil orders across three annual student intakes. Delivery goes directly to students’ homes, so the service must include reliable dispatch, returns and exchanges. Suppliers also need the flexibility to handle individual requirements, including maternity garments, special measurements and replacements, alongside arrangements for student-paid orders. The scale is recurring, serving new cohorts and existing ad hoc demand across a broad range of health and social care courses. The lot is identified as suitable for SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Staff and Student Uniforms [2026]

Notice Description

The University of Salford ("the University") is a leading provider of health and social care education in the North West of England. Provision is delivered through the School of Health Sciences and the School of Health & Society, supporting approximately 3,500 students per annum across a range of health and social care programmes, including Nursing, Midwifery, Diagnostic Radiography, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Clinical Exercise Physiology and Nursing Associate programmes. The University is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier, for the supply and fulfilment of student and staff uniforms. The requirement is for approximately 1,700 new students per annum, across three annual intakes in September, January and April. The successful supplier will be responsible for the establishment and operation of an online ordering portal, enabling students to select and order uniforms in accordance with the University's approved specifications and entitlements. The scope of the requirement includes the supply, fulfilment, delivery, returns and exchanges of uniforms. Orders will be delivered directly to students at their home addresses, with the supplier responsible for managing the associated delivery and returns arrangements. The supplier must also accommodate ad hoc student orders, including maternity garments, special measurements and replacement items, with appropriate arrangements for direct payment by students. For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal via https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/salford/home.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 3 occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at the Authority's sole discretion, by the Authority giving the Contractor not less than 1 (one) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077fe3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093414-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33199000 - Medical clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 1 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-10-02

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

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