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Public Order Helmets (Kent Award)

KENT POLICE

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03 Sep 2025 at 13:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Public Order Helmets (Kent Award)" tender, handled by Kent Police, has reached the award stage and is classified under the police uniforms and equipment industry category. The buyer, Kent Police, located at Melbourn Street, Royston, awarded the contract to MLA Michael Lupton Associates. This selective procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement, and the awarded contract is valued at £17,609.2. The contract period spans from 26th August 2025 to 25th August 2026, with delivery locations specified within the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria favouring small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies specialising in police equipment manufacturing and supply could find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Engaging in such contracts not only provides a steady stream of revenue but also enhances the supplier's portfolio through collaboration with prominent law enforcement entities such as Kent Police.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Order Helmets (Kent Award)

Notice Description

PSU Helmets for Kent Police

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99b04009-9c0a-462a-85db-329518abc855
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c27f92d5-6fec-451a-8d4e-95cff7458b57
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35200000 - Police equipment

35811200 - Police uniforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,609 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,609 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2026 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
KENT POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROYSTON
Postcode
SG8 7BZ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Royston Palace
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MLA MICHAEL LUPTON ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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