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The Provision of Headwear

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire

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16 Feb 2026 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "The Provision of Headwear" was conducted by the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. This contract, which pertains to the protective headgear industry, was awarded on 16th February 2026. It falls under the industry category of protective headgear, with the main procurement category of goods. The contract was awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement facilitated by Bluelight Commercial, and the total value for this arrangement is £72,000 excluding VAT. The delivery location for this procurement is set in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2030. The procurement stage reflects the Award phase, concluded by selecting TRY & LILLY LTD as the supplier from a selective procurement method. There were no provisioned extension options in this tender process.

This contract for headwear provision presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in supplying protective headgear and capable of fulfilling framework agreement call-off orders are well-positioned to engage in such opportunities. The framework arrangement indicates a streamlined and efficient procurement mechanism, offering consistent demand throughout the contract duration. This provides suitable SMEs the chance for steady business growth and potential for future collaboration with public safety authorities across regions like the East Midlands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Headwear

Notice Description

The Provision of headwear for Northamptonshire police. This is being awarded via Bluelight Commercial (BLC) Framework 0022 Headwear and Accoutrements. The value is up to PS72,000 excluding VAT / PS86,400 including VAT. There are no extension options.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1f6adcc-fb65-4183-94e7-a1def949b768
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120c9768-a6d7-4e0e-bada-0779493e58e9
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18444000 - Protective headgear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2030 4-5 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
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN4 0JQ
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Hunsbury
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Try & Lilly Ltd

Further Information

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