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Published 18 Feb 2026, 12:49 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Tender for the provision of PPE and Workwear for the Riverside Group

Official notice

Authority: The Riverside Group Limited (Public body)

2 lotsGoodsCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableMax 1 lot to bidMax 1 lot per supplier
Sectors: Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories (18) Delivery: North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)
+7 moreEast Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)South West (UKK)Scotland (UKM)
Published estimate£500,000total for 2 lots · £600,000 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 15 May 2026
Lots 2max 1 won per supplier · max 1 to bid
Contract term 3 yrsends 31 Aug 2029 · up to 1 Sept 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Sept 2026

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Riverside Group is inviting experienced and reliable suppliers to participate in a new tender opportunity for the provision of high-quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and workwear. As one of the UK’s leading providers of social housing and care services, The Riverside Group is committed to ensuring the safety, comfort, and professionalism of its workforce. To support this, we are seeking trusted partner/s who can deliver durable, compliant, and cost-effective PPE and workwear solutions across our diverse operations.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for suppliers who can demonstrate strong industry expertise, consistently high service standards, and the ability to meet the needs of a large, multi site organisation. We welcome proposals that showcase innovation, sustainability, and value for money, helping us to continue delivering essential services safely and efficiently.

  • How the procedure runs: Stage 1 - PSQ And Tender Stage Stage 2 - Presnetation of Products Stage 3 - 6 Week Free Trial

CPV: Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories · Protective gear · Protective headgear

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value (£500,000 together) · a supplier may bid for at most 1 and win at most 1 of them
Lot #1PPERenewal 3 yrsSMEPublished value£250,000

TO provide The Riverside Group with PPE Equipment across a number of sites

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 1 Sept 2030 with extensionsValue: £250,000 exc. VAT · £300,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, ScotlandEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 12 months x 2Second stage: 1–null candidates invited to tender
18100000 Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories18143000 Protective gear18444000 Protective headgear
Lot #2WorkwearRenewal 3 yrsPublished value£250,000

To provide The Riverside Group with workwear on multi sites across the UK

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 1 Sept 2030 with extensionsValue: £250,000 exc. VAT · £300,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: 12 months x 2Second stage: 1–null candidates invited to tender
18100000 Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories18143000 Protective gear18444000 Protective headgear

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
18 Feb 2026, 12:49 GMT
Last source update
14 Apr 2026, 10:44 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 31 Jul 2026
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-033619
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessoriesProtective gearProtective headgear
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+2 moreSouth West (UKK)Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-065707 Find a Tender
How it runs

Stage 1 - PSQ And Tender Stage

Stage 2 - Presnetation of Products

Stage 3 - 6 Week Free Trial

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Requests to participate (first stage)
15 May 2026, 15:21 BST
Submission deadline
15 May 2026, 15:21 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

in-tendhost.co.uk/theriversidegroup/as… ↗

Timeline

18 Feb 2026 → 1 Sept 2026 · 7 dates
  1. Planning notice published252 days ago
    18 Feb 2026, 12:49 GMT
  2. Market engagement243 days ago
    27 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT

    We are interested in knowing if suppliers will offer free 6 week trials for the following products. The trial products will form part of the assessment of the suppliers products

    Polo Shirts

    Sweetshirts

    Fleece jackets

    Gloves

    safety glasses

    waterproof clothing, Including trousers and gloves, sufficent in working in downpours

    Please contact Kerry.Smith@Riverside.org.uk for responses and expressions of interest no later than 27 February 2026.

  3. Next notice expected232 days ago
    10 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
  4. Tender notice published197 days ago
    14 Apr 2026, 10:44 BST
  5. Submission deadline166 days ago
    15 May 2026, 15:21 BST
  6. Award decision expected by89 days ago
    31 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
  7. Contract starts58 days ago
    1 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 18 Feb 2026
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    18 Feb 2026, 12:49 GMT
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    14 Apr 2026, 10:44 BST
    UK4
  3. Published value updated to £500,000
    14 Apr 2026, 10:44 BST
    was £400,000
  4. Status changed to active
    14 Apr 2026, 10:44 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    14 Apr 2026, 10:44 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

The Riverside Group Limited

Contracting authorityPublic undertaking GB-MPR: 30938R · GB-PPON: PWQV-9217-TZPQ 2 Estuary Boulevard, Speke, Liverpool, North West, L24 8RFContact name, email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure