Planning

NFCC PPE and Clothing Conference

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

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Planning

03 Mar 2025 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning the NFCC PPE and Clothing Conference. This event is set to take place on 12th-13th May 2025 at the Crowne Plaza in Nottingham. This procurement process is part of a market engagement initiative to inform personal protective equipment (PPE) suppliers. The industry category encompasses clothing, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment, and textile-cleaning services. The relevant procurement reference is KENTFIRE001-DN765701-71280102, with key dates including the event itself and a communication update scheduled by 14th May 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the PPE, clothing, and related services sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete for sponsorship packages and market engagement opportunities at this pivotal industry event. Companies focused on security, fire-fighting, and textile-cleaning services can leverage this platform for networking, potential collaborations, and exposure to key stakeholders in the fire and rescue services sector across the UK, including Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey.

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Notice Title

NFCC PPE and Clothing Conference

Notice Description

National Fire Chief's Council would like to inform PPE suppliers of their forthcoming PPE Conference which will be held on 12th - 13th May, Crowne Plaza, Nottingham. More information and booking of tickets to attend can be found on the NFCC Events webpage (NFCC PPE Conference 2024 - NFCC). There are also a limited number of sponsorship packages left and details of these are also on the webpage. Further Information and link to book spaces can be found. https://nfcc.org.uk/event/nfcc-ppe-conference/ Procurement reference KENTFIRE001-DN765701-71280102

Planning Information

National Fire Chief's Council would like to inform PPE suppliers of their forthcoming PPE Conference which will be held on 12th - 13th May, Crowne Plaza, Nottingham. More information and booking of tickets to attend can be found on the NFCC Events webpage (NFCC PPE Conference 2024 - NFCC). There are also a limited number of sponsorship packages left and details of these are also on the webpage. Further Information and link to book spaces can be found. https://nfcc.org.uk/event/nfcc-ppe-conference/ Procurement reference KENTFIRE001-DN765701-71280102

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e8cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007599-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

98312000 - Textile-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 16 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Sarah Walsh
Contact Email
procurement@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
01622692121

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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