Award

Supply of Polo Tops

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process conducted by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire involves the procurement of fire-brigade uniforms, specifically the supply of polo tops. This contract, awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement, commenced on 1 April 2026 and will run until 31 March 2029. Classified under the CPV category, the procurement was methodically planned and reached the award stage, with Oxford Safety Supplies Ltd selected as the supplier on 16 March 2026. Notably, this procurement extends its delivery to various regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, and beyond.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations capable of supplying specialised clothing to public services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are explicitly encouraged to participate in this selective procurement process. The engagement of Oxford Safety Supplies Ltd, a large company, signifies the importance of expertise and capacity in fulfilling such comprehensive and region-wide contracts. Businesses that specialise in uniform manufacturing or supply, particularly for emergency services, will find this tender to be a fitting chance to demonstrate their capabilities and expand their portfolio in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Supply of Polo Tops

Notice Description

Supply of Polo Tops Notice delayed due to technical issues with the system 15/04/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53514da2-d803-4c0e-b9b2-6836b8f9d5ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/532d5ed0-4960-42f1-876c-2172e98c726a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD SAFETY SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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