Award

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Workwear Uniform

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Nov 2022 at 16:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council, a buyer in the public procurement process, has awarded a contract for the provision of workwear uniform for the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service to Hunter Apparel Solutions. The contract, with a value of £160,000, was awarded through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period starting on October 10, 2022, and ending on October 9, 2024. The procurement process falls under the 'Fire-brigade uniforms' industry category, with the delivery location being in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying managed services for workwear uniforms, particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs. The suitability criteria indicate a preference for smaller organisations to participate. With the contract awarded to Hunter Apparel Solutions, other businesses in the garment industry may find similar opportunities for growth in future public procurement processes. Timely participation in negotiations and offering solutions to urgent needs can increase the chances of securing contracts within this industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service Workwear Uniform

Notice Description

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service seeks the provision of a managed service for the supply of its workwear uniform for staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52303bd5-8b0d-4c16-a881-aa061c6cd818
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/328f77c3-f7ab-49f2-88f4-99c7c77b6608
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Negotiated procedure without prior publication (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35811100 - Fire-brigade uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2022 - 9 Oct 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUNTER APPAREL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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