Provision of Healthcare and Sport Uniform

Official notice

Authority: University of Sunderland (Education)

GoodsAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Sectors: Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories (18) Delivery: North East (UKC2)

Awarded value£480,523published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 2 Aug 2026no call for competition

Awarded to Work In Style

What is being bought

Published requirement description

supporting students across Nursing, Health Sciences, and the expanding sports provision by ensuring access to high-quality, compliant, and ethically sourced uniforms suitable for clinical and practical environments. Such provision underpins professional standards, contributes to infection control, and enhances student identity and engagement.

CPV: Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1The University requires a single supplier for the provision of healthcare and sports…Awarded

The University requires a single supplier for the provision of healthcare and sports uniforms for students within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing. The supplier will provide high-quality, durable, and ethically sourced garments that meet relevant healthcare and British Standards requirements. The contract supports students undertaking clinical placements and practical learning activities, ensuring they are equipped with professional, compliant uniforms throughout their studies.

Delivery: North East

Extensions: 2x 12 months

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Goods
Notice status: Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 26 Aug 2026, 11:30 BST
Last source update: 26 Aug 2026, 11:30 BST
Authority reference: UoS/Healthcare Uniform/0226
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-081176
Classification (CPV): Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
Delivery area: North East (UKC2)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ec3e Find a Tender

Why no open competition: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification: Direct award via a National Public Sector PPE Framework, managed by Dukefield on behalf of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, under Lot 2 - Uniform and Workwear,
which is specifically designed to support the provision of healthcare garments.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £480,5231 contract exc. VAT

Bids received 1

Contracts signed 1latest 2 Aug 2026

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
Work In StyleSME	£480,523 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

Contract 081176-2026-1 · Work In StyleSME
Signed
2 Aug 2026
Value
£480,523
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1bids	—	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

University of Sunderland

Contracting authorityEducationRegional or local authorityEducation GB-UKPRN: 10007159 Edinburgh Building, Chester Road, Sunderland, North East, SR13SDContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Work In Style LtdAwarded supplierGB-COH: 00299255 Manchester, UK

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.