Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Sunderland
10007159
Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR13SD
UK
E-mail: procurement@sunderland.ac.uk
NUTS: UKC23
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.sunderland.ac.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Healthcare and Sport Uniform
Reference number: UoS/Healthcare Uniform/0226
II.1.2) Main CPV code
18100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
480 523.06
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC2
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
2x 12 months
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
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.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Work In Style Ltd
00299255
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 480 523.06
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
University of Sunderland
Sunderland
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/08/2026