Planning

NFCC PPE and Clothing Conference 2025

KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Planning

28 Feb 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

Kent Fire and Rescue Service is planning the "NFCC PPE and Clothing Conference 2025", which falls under the industry category of clothing, footwear, luggage articles, accessories, and security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with engagement ending on 14th May 2025. The conference will be held at Crowne Plaza, Nottingham from 12th to 13th May 2025. The contract is aimed at suppliers of PPE to participate in the event, and further details can be found on the NFCC events webpage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the PPE and related equipment industries to expand their market presence and foster growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria outlined. Additionally, there are sponsorship packages available, which would allow businesses to enhance their visibility and network with key players in the industry. This engagement can be a strategic avenue for businesses looking to establish or strengthen their connections within the fire and rescue services market.

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Notice Title

NFCC PPE and Clothing Conference 2025

Notice Description

National Fire Chief's Council would like to inform PPE suppliers of their forthcoming PPE Conference which will be held on 12th - 13th May, Crowne Plaza, Nottingham. More information and booking of tickets to attend can be found on the NFCC Events webpage (NFCC PPE Conference 2024 - NFCC). There are also a limited number of sponsorship packages left and details of these are also on the webpage. Further Information and link to book spaces can be found. https://nfcc.org.uk/event/nfcc-ppe-conference/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51cf660c-a4eb-4cf5-b3be-3ff9ddf266d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb5d13f6-7dcf-4b67-a7bd-aac8aa15a3aa
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Sarah Walsh
Contact Email
sarah.walsh@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1622692121

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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