Tender

Supply and Delivery of Uniforms and Accessories for Educational Establishments

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council is seeking suppliers through an open procedure for the "Supply and Delivery of Uniforms and Accessories for Educational Establishments" within Glasgow and its surrounding areas. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'General public services' with an emphasis on delivering goods. The tender stage is currently active with submissions to be made electronically by the deadline of 7th May 2026, when the bid opening will also occur. The procurement aligns with the Council's framework agreement which allows for a maximum of three participants, and it incorporates community benefits and high standards of insurance and financial prerequisites for potential bidders.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in apparel and accessory supply to educational institutions. Companies that demonstrate excellent quality in contract delivery and competitiveness in pricing will find this tender beneficial. Opportunities exist for firms with solid financial and technical capabilities, especially those that thrive in large distribution networks. The emphasis on community benefits means businesses can also contribute positively to societal outcomes, thereby enhancing their corporate social responsibility profiles. Small to medium enterprises in the garment supply industry, who are able to meet the robust financial criteria and insurance standards set out in the tender, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Uniforms and Accessories for Educational Establishments

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of uniforms and accessories for education establishments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and delivery of uniforms and accessories for educational establishments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827218
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553142
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January/February 2030

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Post Town
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 North East

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