Supply of Clothing and Workwear to DWP Customers via Retail Trade Framework
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Clothing and Workwear to DWP Customers via Retail Trade Framework
Awarded 01 Dec 2014
Awarded01 Dec 2014
Value£12,200,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 7y 11mo ago4y term
Awarded 1 Dec 2014Expired 30 Nov 2018
About
The Department for Work and Pensions awarded a contract to MWUK Limited trading as Alexandra and Matalan Retail Limited for the supply of goods to DWP customers under a Retail Trade Framework covering Lots 1 and 2.
Lot 1 covers general clothing items such as shirts, trousers, skirts, pullovers, cardigans and shoes for men and women, while Lot 2 covers protective clothing including safety helmets, high-visibility vests and jackets, waterproof clothing, steel-toe-capped boots and chef whites.
The framework required suppliers to provide the widest possible geographical coverage across England, Scotland and Wales.
The contract value is £12,200,000.
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