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GB-Rivenhall: ECFRS00405 Supply of Workwear, including a fully managed service

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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27 Feb 2026 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority has concluded a procurement process for the supply of workwear through a fully managed service, awarding the contract to WM Sugden & Sons Ltd. This contract falls under the category of "Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories" and is specifically for the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. The contract, valued at £800,000, will run from 9 March 2026 to 8 March 2029, serving primarily the East of England region. The process has reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 27 February 2026.

The awarded tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the clothing and textile industry, particularly those capable of supporting large-scale operational requirements within the public sector. As the procurement involves a managed service, companies providing integrated supply chain solutions or specialising in uniform production may find this contract especially lucrative. While targeted at workwear suppliers, businesses operating as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE) had suitability within the process, thus fostering social enterprise involvement. The procurement process is indicative of growth for medium-sized enterprises, suggesting further business expansion possibilities upon successful contract implementation.

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Notice Title

GB-Rivenhall: ECFRS00405 Supply of Workwear, including a fully managed service

Notice Description

Contract award notice for the supply of workwear to staff of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eed43edf-d82d-4303-b8e2-fb30cebc88a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000e0976-c30b-4227-9265-ba198437fc2b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2029 3-4 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
ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RIVENHALL
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WM SUGDEN & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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