Planning

Specialist Officer Clothing

THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 16:52

PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 14:21

Planning

23 May 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime, located in London, United Kingdom, has issued a planned procurement notice for a framework contract entitled "Specialist Officer Clothing". This procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically within clothing, footwear, luggage articles, and accessories. The contract is slated to begin on 31 March 2032 and conclude on the same day. As a central government public authority, the office intends to distribute a PIN (Prior Information Notice) by 2 February 2026, aimed at preparing manufacturers for sample submissions. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, as noted in the latest update dated 15 July 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for manufacturers specialising in integrated clothing systems that offer seamless compatibility from underlayer to outerwear. Companies adept at producing comprehensive clothing solutions for law enforcement or other similar uses are well-suited to compete, as the project requires delivering a cohesive and functional clothing system. Successful bids will need to propose a fully integrated clothing system, aligning with the specifications and standards expected by The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime. This procurement provides a significant platform for businesses to gain visibility and secure long-term involvement in a national initiative.

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Notice Title

Specialist Officer Clothing

Notice Description

<p>Framework contract for the provision of a specialist clothing system (all-in-one) for national use across the network. Each hub to self-serve. PIN to be circulated in advance to allow manufacturers to prepare samples. A compliant bid will be one that proposes a full clothing system from underlayer to coat, that all integrate seamlessly. MOPAC signoff already gained.</p>

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052080
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040237-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2032 - 31 Mar 2032 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
John Powell
Contact Email
john.powell@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2AA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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