Staff and Student Uniforms [2026]

Buyer
University of Salford
Value
£650,000
Closes
2 November 2026
Where
Salford, the North West
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The University of Salford needs a supplier to provide and manage student and staff uniforms for approximately 1,700 new health and social care students each year. The supplier must set up an online ordering system, handle delivery to students' homes, process returns and exchanges, and manage ad hoc orders including maternity wear and custom sizes.

What the buyer wants

• Set up and run an online portal where students can order uniforms to the university's specifications • Supply, deliver and fulfil uniform orders directly to student home addresses, approximately 1,700 per year across three intakes (September, January, April) • Handle returns, exchanges, and ad hoc orders including maternity garments, special measurements and replacements, with direct payment options for students

Likely requirements

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This contract is too large and complex for most sole traders or micro businesses: it requires significant upfront investment in a custom online platform, substantial inventory management, nationwide delivery logistics, and the ability to handle 1,700+ orders annually with tight service levels. A new or very small business without previous experience supplying uniforms at scale or proven e-commerce capability would struggle to win.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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