Uniforms, Workwear, PPE, Clothing and Associated Services
Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)Estimated Value
Up to £100,000,000
Deadline
5 November 2026
26 days remaining
Published
6 October 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Uniforms, Workwear including accessories, footwear and bags, PPE and Associated services such as but not limited to decontamination, repairs, stock management. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/775V5K2842 Sub-Lot 1A: General Uniforms & Workwear •Polo shirts (various colours, branded and unbranded) •T shirts and base layers •Shirts & blouses (long/short sleeve) •Trousers & workwear trousers •Shorts •Jumpers, fleeces, sweatshirts •Soft shell jackets, waterproof jackets, rainwear •Corporate wear (blazers, skirts, tailored trousers, dresses) •High visibility workwear (HI VIS vests, jackets, trousers) •Overalls / coveralls •Tabards & tunics •Gloves (non PPE uniform gloves) •Footwear (non safety) •Belts, ties, scarves •Aprons and disposable garments •Bodywarmers / gilets •Caps, beanies and hats Sector Specific Uniforms Sub-Lot 1B: Emergency Services: – Police Uniforms •Operational clothing •Shirts, trousers •Rank slides & epaulette – Fire & Rescue Station Wear •Station wear •Protective under garments – Ambulance & Paramedic Wear •Paramedic tops/trousers •Identification items – Ceremonial & Undress Uniforms •Formal dress •Badges and embellishments Sub-Lot 1C: Healthcare: •Scrubs (tops & trousers) •Clinical tunics •Theatre wear •Lab coats Sub-Lot 1D: Education & Corporate Services: •School uniform items •Branded staff uniforms •Facilities & concierge uniforms Associated Products and Services Associated Products •Customised uniforms with logos, names, roles or ID badges •Sustainable uniform options, including recycled fabrics •Replacement garments •Decontamination garments, where used as part of uniform provision Associated Services •Branding and customisation oEmbroidery and stitching for logos, names or roles oHeat seal logos or ID badges •Alteration and tailoring services •Garment lifecycle services •Garment repairs and alterations •Laundry services •Specialist decontamination services •Stock management and logistics oStockholding and inventory management oForecasting and demand planning oBulk and individual ordering options oDistribution to multiple sites oDirect to employee delivery oEmergency or express supply options •Sustainability services oRecycling or take back schemes for used uniforms oSustainable product sourcing and supply options
Details
- Respiratory Protection
- •Filtering facepiece respirators (e.g., FFP2, FFP3) •Disposable respirators (cup / fold flat) •Half mask & full face reusable respirators •Filters and cartridges •Powered and non powered air purifying respirators (PAPR / APR) •Escape hoods Head Protection •Safety helmets •Bump caps •Specialist helmets (Fire & Rescue, Public Order, Technical Rescue) •Helmet accessories (visors, chin straps, lighting mounts) Eye & Face Protection •Safety glasses (impact resistant, anti fog, tinted) •Safety goggles •Face shields & visors Hearing Protection •Ear defenders (helmet mounted / standalone) •Earplugs (disposable, reusable) Hand Protection •General handling gloves •Cut resistant gloves •Chemical resistant gloves •Heat resistant and flame retardant gloves •Disposable nitrile/latex gloves •Anti vibration gloves Body & Clothing Protection •Flame retardant (FR) clothing •Arc flash protective garments •Chemical resistant suits •High visibility PPE garment •Public Order protective wear •Disposable coveralls (Type 5/6 etc. Foot Protection •Safety boots (steel/composite toe) •Safety shoes •Metatarsal protection boots •Anti slip footwear •Waterproof safety footwear Fall Protection •Harnesses •Lanyards •Fall arrest and restraint systems Associated Products and Services Associated Products •Knee pads •Protective aprons, including: oChemical aprons oWelding aprons oAnti-cut aprons •Respiratory fit testing equipment •Specialist PPE for hazardous environments •Decontamination garments and equipment •Sustainable PPE options, including low impact PPE Associated Services •Branding and customisation, where applicable oHeat seal logos or ID badges oEmbroidery or stitching, where suitable for PPE garments •Alteration or fitting support, where applicable •PPE lifecycle services •Repairs and alterations, where compliant and safe to do so •Laundry services •Specialist decontamination services •Stock management and logistics oStockholding and inventory management oForecasting and demand planning oBulk and individual ordering options oDistribution to multiple sites oDirect to employee delivery oEmergency or express supply options •Sustainability services oRecycling or take back schemes for used PPE oSustainable product sourcing and supply options
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
Sharp Business UK PLC
20 contracts wonlatest 9 Oct 2026ends 30 Oct 2030 - 2
Kyocera Document Solutions UK
5 contracts wonlatest 7 Oct 2026ends 21 Jun 2030£350m
total awarded
- 3
Ricoh UK Ltd
£525m
total awarded
- 4
The DMS Digital Group
£675m
total awarded
- 5
Insight Systems Ltd
3 contracts wonlatest 9 Sept 2026ends 21 Jun 2030£350m
total awarded
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Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)Key Dates
Published
6 October 2026
Submission deadline
5 November 2026
Notice type
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