--- title: "Supply and Distribution of Workwear/Protective Workwear for Cumberland Care" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e6b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068e6b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068e6b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068e6b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-29" --- # Supply and Distribution of Workwear/Protective Workwear for Cumberland Care Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e6b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068e6b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068e6b.json) ## Summary Cumberland Council is engaging in a procurement process for the supply and distribution of workwear and protective workwear intended for employees in Cumberland Care homes and Adult Social Care. This tender is currently in the planning stage and falls under the goods procurement category specifically within clothing and textiles industry. The process involves a single supplier framework through a competitive flexible procedure. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in an online engagement session on 8th May 2026, with applications to join due by the previous day. The contract, valued at £343,200, is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and extend over a four-year period. The location for the fulfilment of this contract is the United Kingdom, particularly the region UKD1. This opportunity presents substantial business growth prospects for organisations specialising in the production and distribution of clothing and protective workwear. With the requirement to supply comprehensive ranges including tabards, poloshirts, gloves, and aprons, businesses capable of delivering diverse product lines stand to benefit. Cumberland Council's preference for SMEs provides an advantageous position for smaller and medium-sized enterprises to compete. The ability to handle and fulfil such a framework agreement can enhance operational capabilities and improve visibility in the sub-central government sector, ultimately paving the way for future contracts within the public authority domain. ## Notice Cumberland Council have a requirement for the supply of Personal Protective Workwear/Workwear for use by Cumberland Care. This will used for employees who work within the Cumberland Council Care homes and Adult Social Care staff. This will cover but will not limited to tabards, poloshirts, dresses, trousers, gloves, aprons etc This will be a single supplier framework through a competitive flexible procedure. The supplier will need to be able to supply all items on the product list. The contract will be for a period of 4 years. The Council will be carrying out an online session via Microsoft Teams on Friday 8th May 2026 at 12noon to1pm to further outline the opportunity. This will be available for all prospective suppliers. Please confirm email addresses via the 'messaging area' on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) if you would like to secure a space, a maximum of 2 from each organisation. These must be received before Thursday 7th May 2026 at 4.00pm ### Planning Information Cumberland Council have a requirement for the supply of Personal Protective Workwear/Workwear for use by Cumberland Care. This will used for employees who work within the Cumberland Council Care homes and Adult Social Care staff. This will cover but will not limited to tabards, poloshirts, dresses, trousers, gloves, aprons etc This will be a single supplier framework through a competitive flexible procedure. The supplier will need to be able to supply all items on the product list. The contract will be for a period of 4 years. The Council will be carrying out an online session via Microsoft Teams on Friday 8th May 2026 at 12noon to1pm to further outline the opportunity. This will be available for all prospective suppliers. Please confirm email addresses via the 'messaging area' on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) if you would like to secure a space, a maximum of 2 from each organisation. These must be received before Thursday 7th May 2026 at 4.00pm ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039432-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £286,000 | | 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories ### Codes - 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories ## Release History - 29 Apr 2026 at 15:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039432-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039432-2026 29th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## 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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