--- title: "Tender for the provision of PPE and Workwear for the Riverside Group" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065707" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065707" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065707.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065707.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED" published: "2026-04-14" --- # Tender for the provision of PPE and Workwear for the Riverside Group Buyer: THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065707 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065707) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065707.json) ## Summary The Riverside Group Limited, a prominent provider of social housing and care services in the UK, is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Tender for the provision of PPE and Workwear for the Riverside Group". This procurement, under the industry category of occupational clothing and protective gear, seeks supply across multi-site operations with a competitive flexible procedure. Located in Speke, Liverpool, The Riverside Group invites proposals for quality PPE and workwear, offering opportunities up to the value of £600,000. Key dates to note include the expression of interest deadline on 15 May 2026, with the award period ending by 31 July 2026. This tender aims to enhance workforce safety and efficiency by September 2026. Interested parties should note the procurement method is selective and involves stages such as a product presentation and a free trial lasting six weeks. This tender represents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in PPE and workwear, particularly those with experience in servicing large organisations with multi-site operations. Suppliers who can deliver innovative and sustainable solutions while demonstrating a commitment to high service standards are well-positioned to compete. With award criteria favouring quality at 60% and price at 40%, there is substantial room for businesses to highlight their value offerings. The Riverside Group's commitment to safety and professionalism opens avenues for suppliers to partner widely across the UK, making this an opportune moment for businesses focused on durable, compliant, and cost-effective PPE and workwear solutions to expand their footprint nationally. ## Notice The Riverside Group is inviting experienced and reliable suppliers to participate in a new tender opportunity for the provision of high-quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and workwear. As one of the UK's leading providers of social housing and care services, The Riverside Group is committed to ensuring the safety, comfort, and professionalism of its workforce. To support this, we are seeking trusted partner/s who can deliver durable, compliant, and cost-effective PPE and workwear solutions across our diverse operations. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for suppliers who can demonstrate strong industry expertise, consistently high service standards, and the ability to meet the needs of a large, multi site organisation. We welcome proposals that showcase innovation, sustainability, and value for money, helping us to continue delivering essential services safely and efficiently. ### Lot Information PPE TO provide The Riverside Group with PPE Equipment across a number of sites Renewal: 12 months x 2 Workwear To provide The Riverside Group with workwear on multi sites across the UK Renewal: 12 months x 2 ### Planning Information We are interested in knowing if suppliers will offer free 6 week trials for the following products. The trial products will form part of the assessment of the suppliers products Polo Shirts Sweetshirts Fleece jackets Gloves safety glasses waterproof clothing, Including trousers and gloves, sufficent in working in downpours Please contact Kerry.Smith@Riverside.org.uk for responses and expressions of interest no later than 27 February 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033619-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED | | Locality | SPEKE, LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L24 8RF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Garston | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Garston | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories ### Codes - 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories - 18143000 - Protective gear - 18444000 - Protective headgear ## Release History - 14 Apr 2026 at 09:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033619-2026 - 18 Feb 2026 at 12:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014748-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033619-2026 14th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014748-2026 18th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theriversidegroup/aspx/Home All tender documents can be found on In-Tend Procurment Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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