---
title: "Award of EC-2526-0005-01 - Hair & Beauty Uniforms"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821802"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDINBURGH COLLEGE"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# Award of EC-2526-0005-01 - Hair & Beauty Uniforms

Buyer: EDINBURGH COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821802

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## Summary

Edinburgh College, located in Edinburgh, Scotland, has awarded a contract for the provision of uniforms for its Hair & Beauty Courses, titled "Award of EC-2526-0005-01 - Hair & Beauty Uniforms." The procurement process falls under the industry category of "goods," specialising in clothing and accessories, particularly occupational clothing, special workwear, and footwear. The procurement process commenced on 7th January 2026, with the awarding stage occurring on 19th March 2026. The contract was signed on 3rd October 2026. Salonwear Direct, a company based in Leeds, has been selected as the supplier through a tender process with Edinburgh College leading as the buyer.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying occupational clothing and textiles to expand their reach within the education sector. Suppliers of specialised workwear and uniforms, especially those catering to the beauty and fashion industries, are especially well-suited to such contracts. The procurement, steered by Edinburgh College, demonstrates the potential for collaboration between educational institutions and clothing suppliers, offering businesses in this field a chance to strengthen ties with academic organisations and enhance their portfolio of clientele. The competitive bidding process, which saw three bids placed, indicates robust interest and provides a clear path for growth and increased market presence for the winning supplier, Salonwear Direct.

## Notice

Provision of Uniforms for Edinburgh College Hair & Beauty Courses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552044 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDINBURGH COLLEGE |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; NHS FIFE; NHS HIGHLAND; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | ACTIONABLE INSIGHT DIGITAL MARKETING; BINN GROUP; COLLEGE KITS DIRECT; E A ELLISONS; HARVEY NASH; KORERO STUDIO; LEIDOS INNOVATIONS; MARYANNE JOHNSTON; PERTEMPS MEDICAL; RAY BLACK CONSULTING; RENAISSANCE; SALONWEAR DIRECT; SKIP UNITS; SYNAPTIK; THE SME CLINIC; THINK HARD; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; WILL RUDD DAVIDSON (EDINBURGH |

## 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
- 18800000 - Footwear

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 11:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552044

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/
- http://www.nhsfife.org
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/

## Provenance

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