Award

Prison Officer Uniform, Footwear and Accoutrements

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Sep 2025 at 07:16

Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 11:28

Planning

10 May 2024 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Ministry of Justice involves the provision of uniforms, footwear, and accoutrements for prison officers, with Cooneen Defence Ltd awarded the contract. The total contract value is GBP 29,705,676 and covers delivery to an estimated 108 sites across the United Kingdom and other regions, such as the British Overseas Territories and Europe. This award, in the category of occupational clothing, follows an open procedure above threshold, which ensures a competitive bidding process. The contract is set to commence on 24th July 2026 and will conclude on 23rd July 2030.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the textile and footwear sector, particularly those capable of delivering managed services for large-scale uniform provision. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) keen on expanding their market presence could benefit significantly, provided they have the capacity to supply goods across multiple locations as outlined in the contract. Such opportunities are ideal for businesses specialising in occupational clothing and those accustomed to engaging with public sector procurement processes, ensuring compliance with the stringent requirements of delivering to government offices and similar establishments.

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Notice Title

Prison Officer Uniform, Footwear and Accoutrements

Notice Description

This contract will cover the purchasing of uniform garments, footwear and accoutrement items required for Prison Officers to undertake their duties in the prison establishment and delivers to an estimated 108 sites for approximately 28,000 officers, with the ability to provide access to Other Government Department's/public bodies, Scottish Prison Service (SPS) and private prisons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a9afb3a-8255-4fdc-bd71-c4f37bd23460
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7d19dc-9255-4d85-83e2-4c221b13b125
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18110000 - Occupational clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,705,676 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,705,676 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 23 Jul 2030 4-5 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COONEEN DEFENCE

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