This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 May 2026 at 01:00

Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow) has completed a public procurement process for a "Multi-Lot Framework Agreement for the Provision of Uniforms" in the services category. The tender is aimed at supplying various clothing garments for different teams, including those under Glasgow Sport and Museums. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, finalising at the award stage on 5th May 2026, with contracts signed on 13th April 2026. The framework covers the UKM82 region and involves several sub-lots, each tailored towards specific uniform categories such as Sport Operations, Multiple Teams, Football, and Refresh Spa, with a mix of quality and price criteria used to evaluate bids. The initial tender process began in July 2025, with submissions required by 4th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in uniform manufacturing and supply, with capabilities to deliver diverse garment types on a large scale. SMEs like White Label Sourcing Ltd, Aspire Industrial Services, and Border Embroideries Ltd have already shown success in securing awards under this framework. With a substantial total contract value and multi-year duration, small to medium enterprises, especially those with experience in timely and budget-compliant delivery, can expect to establish long-term partnerships with Glasgow Life. Suppliers with robust supply chain management systems and proven track records in handling varied and complex uniform demands are well-positioned to compete effectively in similar future procurement opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Multi-Lot Framework Agreement for the Provision of Uniforms

Notice Description

Glasgow Life requires Supplier(s) to provide a variety of clothing garments suitable for different teams with distinct functions. This includes Glasgow Sport and Museums. Each all have a different purpose therefore the Supplier(s) will be required to have an understanding of the complexity of the goods to be supplied under the Framework.

Lot Information

Sport Operations Category

The Provision of Sports Operations Category. Please find full details of specification in the Invitation to Tender documentation.. Economic operators may be excluded from the competition if they are any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: A further 24-months exercised at 12-month intervals.

Multiple Teams Category One

The Provision of Multiple Teams Category One. Please see full details of specification within the Invitation to Tender documentation.. Economic operators may be excluded from the competition if they are any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: A further 24 months exercised at 12 month intervals.

Multiple Teams Category Two

The Provision of Multiple Teams Category Two. Please see full details of specification within the Invitation to Tender documentation.. Economic operators may be excluded from the competition if they are any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: A further 24 months, exercised at 12 month intervals.

Football Category

The Provision of Football Category, Please see full details of specification within the Invitation to Tender documentation.. Economic operators may be excluded from the competition if they are any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: A further 24 months, exercised at 12 month intervals.

Refresh Spa Category

The Provision of Refresh Spa Category. Please see full details of the specification within the Invitation to Tender documentation.. Economic operators may be excluded from the competition if they are any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: A further 24 months, exercised at 12 month intervals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802281
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555151
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

18300000 - Garments

18412000 - Sportswear

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,560,532 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1LH
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ASPIRE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES

Border Embroideries Ltd T/A BE Uniforms

White Label Sourcing Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533917
    Multi-Lot Framework Agreement for the Provision of Uniforms - Glasgow Life requires Supplier(s) to provide a variety of clothing garments suitable for different teams with distinct functions. This includes Glasgow Sport and Museums. Each all have a different purpose therefore the Supplier(s) will be required to have an understanding of the complexity of the goods to be supplied under the Framework.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555151
    Multi-Lot Framework Agreement for the Provision of Uniforms - Glasgow Life requires Supplier(s) to provide a variety of clothing garments suitable for different teams with distinct functions. This includes Glasgow Sport and Museums. Each all have a different purpose therefore the Supplier(s) will be required to have an understanding of the complexity of the goods to be supplied under the Framework.

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