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NUMS Lite 2026

Lancashire Constabulary

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14 May 2026 at 11:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Constabulary has completed a procurement process for the "NUMS Lite 2026" project, focusing on police uniforms under the classification code CPV 35811200. The procurement, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, seeks a national uniformed managed intermediate service. The management service is to be provided by DHL Supply Chain Specialists, with a contract valued at £20,000, running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement falls under the goods category and targets deliveries within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The award stage was finalised on 1st April 2026, with the notice published on 14th May 2026. This procurement is in the 'award' stage, with DHL Exel Supply Chain Limited confirmed as the supplier.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large organisations experienced in delivering managed services within established frameworks. Though not specifically targeting small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies operating within the supply chain logistics and uniform manufacturing sectors could explore potential partnerships or subcontracting opportunities with DHL or similar suppliers in future related procurements. The structured nature of this procurement method ensures reliability and long-term engagement, beneficial for businesses aiming to secure consistent revenue through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NUMS Lite 2026

Notice Description

To approve the continued use of the Metropolitan Police Framework for a National Uniformed Managed Intermediate Service (NUMS Lite), and to appoint DHL Supply Chain Specialists for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-908bb52c-2f80-47a5-8d27-55ecc739196e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e82b369e-6ff0-439a-a40e-80538df1db84
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35811200 - Police uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
Lancashire Constabulary
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DHL EXEL SUPPLY CHAIN LIMITED

Further Information

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