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# Hair and Beauty Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/hair-and-beauty-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-040e6f). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** APUC Ltd: "Hair and Beauty Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £10,000,000. 11 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 4 Dec 2023, 14:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [APUC Ltd](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/apuc-ltd-coh-sc314764)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £10,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 4 December 2023 at 14:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 11
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Beauty products, Combs, Disposable paper products, Electrical domestic appliances for use with the human body, Electrical equipment and apparatus (+20 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKM
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-040e6f`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/hair-and-beauty-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-040e6f#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/hair-and-beauty-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-040e6f#participate

## Description
The Authority is seeking Contractors for the delivery of hair and beauty products and equipment to the Scottish higher education (HE) institutions and further education (FE) institutions, and Scotland Excel (and their members and affiliated bodies).

## Lots (11)
### Lot 1: Beauty Products and Beauty Kits
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33711200, 33711400, 33711420
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Beauty consumables and beauty kits including but not limited to: facial enhancements, make-up, tanning products and tools and HABIA approved and personalised kits.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Hair Products and Hair Kits
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33711600, 33711610, 33711620, 33711800
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Hair consumables and hair kits including but not limited to: hair removal products, salon essentials, styling products and tools and HABIA approved and personalised kits.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Colour Houses
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33711600
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Colour houses including but not limited to permanent, semi-permanent, temporary, quasi and bleaches.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Hairdressing - Wet Products
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33711600, 33711610
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Hairdressing products – wet products including but not limited to shampoos, conditioners and styling products.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Specialist Skincare
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33711500, 33711510, 33711540
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Specialist skincare – including but not limited to facial and body cleansing, toning, exfoliating and moisturising products; massage mediums and aromatherapy products.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: Nail Care Products
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33711300, 33713000, 33741000, 33742000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Nail care products including but not limited to gels, polish, lamps, tools and kit systems.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 7: Theatrical/Specialist Make-up
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33711200, 33711400, 33711420
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Theatrical/specialist make-up including but not limited to make-up specific for media and fashion photography including tools and student kit products.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 8: Wigs and Hair Pieces
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33711630
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Wigs and hair pieces including but not limited to hair extensions and associated materials/equipment.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 9: Uniforms
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 18100000, 18110000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Student and staff uniforms including but not limited to: tunics, T-shirts, trousers, aprons/tabards.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 10: Specialist Salon Equipment
- **Lot id:** `10`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 31600000, 33100000, 33711400, 39150000, 39712000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Specialist salon equipment including but not limited to small furniture, electrical goods and repair/maintenance.

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 11: Hair and Beauty Disposables - Sustainable Alternatives
- **Lot id:** `11`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 33760000, 33770000, 33772000
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Description:** Including, but not limited to biodegradable towels, aprons, sheets, gloves and plastic free salon disposables.

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (11)
- **Award:** Beauty Products and Beauty Kits (active)
  - Award id: `011932-2024-1`
  - Supplier(s): **College Kits Direct LTD, E A Ellisons & Co Ltd, SALON ALTERNATIVES LTD. (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-110580`, `GB-FTS-110582`, `GB-FTS-110587`, `GB-FTS-110586`
  - Value: £3,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Specialist Skincare (active)
  - Award id: `011932-2024-10`
  - Supplier(s): **Dermalogica UK, Eve Taylor London Limited, Repechage Europe Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-110585`, `GB-FTS-110592`, `GB-FTS-110593`
  - Value: £500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Uniforms (active)
  - Award id: `011932-2024-11`
  - Supplier(s): **ASPIRE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, Salonwear Direct, Sir Jacob Behrens (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-185970`, `GB-FTS-110594`, `GB-FTS-110595`, `GB-FTS-110596`
  - Value: £1,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Hairdressing - Wet Products (active)
  - Award id: `011932-2024-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Loreal, SALON ALTERNATIVES LTD., Sally Salon Services (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-110581`, `GB-FTS-110587`, `GB-FTS-110586`, `GB-FTS-110588`, `GB-FTS-110589`
  - Value: £600,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Nail Care Products (active)
  - Award id: `011932-2024-3`
  - Supplier(s): **E A Ellisons & Co Ltd, SALON ALTERNATIVES LTD., Wella UK&I**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-110582`, `GB-FTS-110587`, `GB-FTS-110589`
  - Value: £200,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Theatrical/Specialist Make-up (active)
  - Award id: `011932-2024-4`
  - Supplier(s): **E A Ellisons & Co Ltd, Freestyle Hair Co T/A Treasure House of Makeup, Make Up & Hair Department Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-110582`, `GB-FTS-72317`, `GB-FTS-110590`
  - Value: £400,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Wigs and Hair Pieces (active)
  - Award id: `011932-2024-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Freestyle Hair Co T/A Treasure House of Makeup, Make Up & Hair Department Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-72317`, `GB-FTS-110590`
  - Value: £200,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Specialist Salon Equipment (active)
  - Award id: `011932-2024-6`
  - Supplier(s): **E A Ellisons & Co Ltd, SALON ALTERNATIVES LTD., Sally Salon Services**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-110582`, `GB-FTS-110587`, `GB-FTS-110586`
  - Value: £400,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Hair and Beauty Disposables - Sustainable Alternatives (active)
  - Award id: `011932-2024-7`
  - Supplier(s): **ASPIRE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, E A Ellisons & Co Ltd, Fabricsmart Ltd TA Scrummi (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-185970`, `GB-FTS-110582`, `GB-FTS-110591`, `GB-FTS-110587`, `GB-FTS-110586`, `GB-FTS-110588`
  - Value: £500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Hair Products and Hair Kits (active)
  - Award id: `011932-2024-8`
  - Supplier(s): **Barber Equipment Ltd, College Kits Direct LTD, E A Ellisons & Co Ltd (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-110584`, `GB-FTS-110580`, `GB-FTS-110582`, `GB-FTS-110587`, `GB-FTS-110586`
  - Value: £2,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Colour Houses (active)
  - Award id: `011932-2024-9`
  - Supplier(s): **Loreal, SALON ALTERNATIVES LTD., Sally Salon Services (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-110581`, `GB-FTS-110587`, `GB-FTS-110586`, `GB-FTS-110588`, `GB-FTS-110589`
  - Value: £700,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (11)
- **Contract:** Beauty Products and Beauty Kits (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,000,000
  - Signed Date: 26/02/2024

- **Contract:** Specialist Skincare (active)
  - Signed Value: £500,000
  - Signed Date: 26/02/2024

- **Contract:** Uniforms (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,000,000
  - Signed Date: 26/02/2024

- **Contract:** Hairdressing - Wet Products (active)
  - Signed Value: £600,000
  - Signed Date: 26/02/2024

- **Contract:** Nail Care Products (active)
  - Signed Value: £200,000
  - Signed Date: 26/02/2024

- **Contract:** Theatrical/Specialist Make-up (active)
  - Signed Value: £400,000
  - Signed Date: 26/02/2024

- **Contract:** Wigs and Hair Pieces (active)
  - Signed Value: £200,000
  - Signed Date: 26/02/2024

- **Contract:** Specialist Salon Equipment (active)
  - Signed Value: £400,000
  - Signed Date: 26/02/2024

- **Contract:** Hair and Beauty Disposables - Sustainable Alternatives (active)
  - Signed Value: £500,000
  - Signed Date: 26/02/2024

- **Contract:** Hair Products and Hair Kits (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,500,000
  - Signed Date: 26/02/2024

- **Contract:** Colour Houses (active)
  - Signed Value: £700,000
  - Signed Date: 26/02/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F011932-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-04-12T10:13:14.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T14:44:36.903Z
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