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title: "Fairtrade Clothing Suppliers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dcc0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Fairtrade Clothing Suppliers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dcc0

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is initiating a procurement process for Fairtrade Clothing Suppliers, aiming to further its commitment to ethical sourcing and fair-trading practices. This opportunity is categorised under the clothing industry and focuses on supplying Fairtrade-certified garments. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement milestone due by 28th November 2025. Interested parties should express their interest by this date to participate in the preliminary market engagement. The procurement is set to cover the period from January 2026 to January 2028, with a detailed description available on the Find a Tender Service platform. The University is located in Plymouth, Devon, UK.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses focused on sustainable and ethical products to expand their portfolio by collaborating with a leading university committed to Fairtrade principles. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement seeks suppliers who can deliver various clothing items and engage in wider Fairtrade initiatives. Moreover, businesses that can provide transparent pricing and demonstrate compliance with Fairtrade standards throughout the supply chain will find this an enriching avenue to align their services with an institution dedicated to promoting social justice and environmental sustainability.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth are fully committed to supporting and championing Fairtrade and its values across our campus and community. We recognise the importance of ethical sourcing and fair-trading practices in promoting social justice, environmental sustainability and global equity. As part of our commitment as Fairtrade University, we are seeking to work with suppliers who can support the procurement and supply of Fairtrade-certified clothing. We invite suppliers to provide information and proposals that demonstrate their ability to meet the following requirements: * Specified clothing supplied must be Fairtrade-certified and bear the official Fairtrade Mark. * Suppliers must provide evidence of certification and maintain compliance with Fairtrade standards throughout the supply chain. * Garments should be produced under conditions that ensure fair wages, safe working environments, and no forced or child labour. * Suppliers should provide clear documentation detailing the origin of materials, manufacturing locations, and Fairtrade supply chain partners (The University may request verification audits or certification reports as part of its due diligence). * Ability to supply a range of Fairtrade clothing, including but not limited to: uniforms, event merchandise, branded university apparel, and promotional items. * Garments must meet the University's quality, durability, and branding standards. * Suppliers are encouraged to support the University's wider Fairtrade and sustainability engagement initiatives, such as Fairtrade Fortnight, awareness campaigns, and educational events. * Opportunities for joint promotion of Fairtrade values (e.g., showcasing supply chain stories or Fairtrade cotton origins) are welcomed. * Supplier to showcase competitive and transparent pricing that reflects both the Fairtrade premium and long-term value for money. Where an organisation is able to demonstrate the requirements given, please express interest by contacting Megan.worth@Plymouth.ac.uk by 28th November 2025, 12:00.

### Planning Information

Where an organisation is able to demonstrate the requirements given, please express interest by contacting Megan.worth@Plymouth.ac.uk by 28th November 2025, 12:00.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072017-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2025 at 12:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072017-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072017-2025
  7th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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