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title: "Hairdressing Kits and Products"
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buyer: "ST HELENS COLLEGE"
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# Hairdressing Kits and Products

Buyer: ST HELENS COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da85331b-8688-4324-aeb7-3d44addeb129

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by St Helens College, involves the provision of hairdressing kits and products, aimed at supporting learners in their educational programmes. The contract, classified under the category of beauty products and tools, caters to the college's students across its sites within St Helens and Knowsley in the North West of England. As part of the award stage, the contract was granted to College Kits Direct Limited for a total value of £123,534.40, with a contract period spanning from 23 March 2026 to 22 March 2029. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, reflecting the structured and planned nature of the acquisition.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in beauty and hairdressing supplies, especially large-scale suppliers capable of fulfilling framework agreements. It supports companies that offer advanced and comprehensive product portfolios, including electrical domestic appliances suitable for human use, alongside traditional beauty kits. Businesses focusing on providing professional-grade hairdryers, scissors, and make-up preparations could find significant development prospects through engagement in such educational-focused contracts, tapping into long-term collaborations with educational institutions. This contract illustrates the potential for business growth in furnishing essential tools for educational success within the beauty and hairdressing sector.

## Notice

St Helens College is one of the largest further and higher education providers in the Northwest, with a proven track record of providing quality education since 1896. St Helens College and Knowsley Community College caters for students aged 16 and above. We provide courses and training to around 8,000 students across multiple sites and two boroughs, within St Helens & Knowsley. The contract is for Hairdressing kits and products that are provided to learners to enable them the tools to gain their qualifications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c6353ae-0fc3-459f-a583-503176b063dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £123,534 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,534 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST HELENS COLLEGE |
| Locality | ST. HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLLEGE KITS DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 33711200 - Make-up preparations
- 33711400 - Beauty products
- 33711420 - Makeup kits
- 39241200 - Scissors
- 39712000 - Electrical domestic appliances for use with the human body
- 39712100 - Hair clippers
- 39712200 - Hairdressing appliances
- 39712210 - Hair dryers
- 39712300 - Hand-drying apparatus

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c6353ae-0fc3-459f-a583-503176b063dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c6353ae-0fc3-459f-a583-503176b063dd
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sthelens.ac.uk

## Provenance

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