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Utility Vests

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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10 Jul 2026 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent has concluded the procurement process for the supply of utility vests, a tender classified under the safety vests category. The procurement utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded to MC Products UK Limited, a large-scale supplier. The process, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom, has reached the award stage as of 10th July 2026, with a contract value of £72,000. The contractual period for this agreement spans from 20th July 2026 to 21st September 2029.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying safety apparel, particularly those capable of serving large-scale contracts. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are indicated as suitable, could benefit from similar opportunities when call-offs are made under framework agreements. Engaging in contracts such as these allows businesses to establish relationships with public sector clients like the police, potentially leading to further procurement opportunities in the safety equipment sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Utility Vests

Notice Description

For the provision of Utility Vests for Kent Police

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33179609-785c-4d94-8c80-fa8477535c94
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

35113430 - Safety vests

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 21 Sep 2029 3-4 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 AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MC PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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