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title: "General Staff Uniform - 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b179"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE"
published: "2026-06-10"
---

# General Staff Uniform - 2026

Buyer: THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b179

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## Summary

The Education Training Collective, a partnership of Further Education Colleges and Independent Training Providers in the North-East of England, is inviting bids for the provision of professionally branded uniform garments suitable for educational and support environments. This open tender process, under the title "General Staff Uniform - 2026," falls under the industry category of clothing and accessories. Interested parties should be aware of key dates: the enquiry period concludes on 19th June 2026 at 17:00, and all submissions must be completed by 29th June 2026 at 16:00. The procurement method is an open competition, and the contract period is slated to begin on 1st August 2026, lasting until 31st July 2029.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in occupational and corporate clothing. Companies that can deliver high-quality, durable, and professional uniform pieces will find this contract particularly appealing, as the award criteria focus 60% on quality and 40% on price. The procurement is designed as a below-threshold open competition, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to participate. Businesses with experience in supplying educational establishments or similar sectors can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base and enhance their portfolio with the procurement of goods in a stable and long-term contract with a reputable public authority.

## Notice

The Education Training Collective (ETC) is a partnership of Further Education Colleges and Independent Training Providers operating across the North-East of England. ETC is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide professionally branded uniform garments suitable for daily operational use across a range of educational and support environments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054601-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE |
| Locality | THORNABY |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## 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
- 18110000 - Occupational clothing
- 18222000 - Corporate clothing

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 09:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054601-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054601-2026
  10th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.the-etc.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/the-etc/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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