AwardedAwarded 20 August 2026

Workwear & PPE

Places for People Group Limited · Public body

In brief

Places for People Group Limited awarded uniform and PPE work to Protective Wear Supplies Ltd on 20 August 2026.

The notice gives a value of £2,700,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 November 2026.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Places for People sought to appoint Workwear and PPE supplier/s on a 3-year term with two possible 12-month extension options. The contract is split into two lots: Lot 1 - Places for People Group This includes the supply and delivery of workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, construction-based workwear such as T-shirts, polo shirts, work trousers and coats, as well as corporate wear including blazers, shirts, dresses, trousers and skirts. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes, but is not limited to, safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear, safety harnesses and respiratory protective equipment (RPE). Lot 2 - Places Leisure This includes the supply and delivery of workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, fitness-based workwear such as T-shirts, tracksuit bottoms, gym leggings, shorts and jackets, as well as catering workwear such as chef jackets and trousers. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes, but is not limited to, safety footwear, high-visibility clothing, eye protection, chemical protection and food safety protection. Both lots include additional services, including but not limited to embroidery and tax tabbing.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Lot 1: Places for People Group
1 November 2026 to 30 October 2029
What this lot covers

This includes the supply and delivery of workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, construction-based workwear such as T-shirts, polo shirts, work trousers and coats, as well as corporate wear including blazers, shirts, dresses, trousers and skirts. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall include, but is not limited to, safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear, safety harnesses and respiratory protective equipment (RPE).

Uniforms, clothing and PPE£1,500,000
Lot 2: Places Leisure
1 November 2026 to 30 October 2029
What this lot covers

This includes the supply and delivery of workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, fitness-based workwear such as T-shirts, tracksuit bottoms, gym leggings, shorts and jackets, as well as catering workwear such as chef jackets and trousers. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall include, but is not limited to, safety footwear, high-visibility clothing, eye protection, chemical protection and food safety protection.

Uniforms, clothing and PPE£1,200,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Protective Wear Supplies Ltd (SME)
16 bids received
Lot 1: Places for People Group£1,500,000
Awarded 20 August 2026
Protective Wear Supplies Ltd (SME)
11 bids received
Lot 2: Places Leisure£1,500,000
Awarded 20 August 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 038221-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 079538-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

54

Awards

16

Suppliers it has used most for uniform and PPE

  1. Workwear, PPE and Hygiene Supplies

    Nottingham Community Housing Association LimitedEast MidlandsUniforms, clothing and PPE

    Closing soon4 hours leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEs

    £400kestimated
  2. Employee Benefits and Occupational Health Services

    Crown Commercial ServiceUK-wideHealthcare services, Social and domiciliary care

    Closing soon7 hours left7 lotsFramework

    £1.3bnframework ceiling
  3. Theatre Shoes

    City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises LimitedNorth EastUniforms, clothing and PPE

    Closing soon9 hours leftLow competitionSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £51kestimated
  4. 50_27 Office Filing, Presentation and Storage Products

    Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPOUK-widePrinting, Office supplies and equipment

    Closing soon2 days left10 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £7.33mframework ceiling
  5. Trace, Evaluate and Reinforce (TracER)

    Department for TransportUK-wideGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Food and drink supplies

    Open9 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £135kestimated

From notice 038221-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 April 2026, last updated 20 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.