This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

09 Jul 2026 at 16:38

ContractAmendment

25 Sep 2025 at 12:25

ContractAmendment

11 Sep 2025 at 15:35

Award

09 Jul 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision for Motorcycle Clothing & PPE" was managed by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, a public authority operating within the sub-central government category. Based in Wellingborough, United Kingdom, this procurement involved the supply of protective gear specifically for the Northants Police. The process advanced through multiple stages, including a contract amendment on 25th September 2025, followed by a contract termination notice published on 9th July 2026, indicating the completion of the contract. Initially, the procurement was awarded on 9th July 2025, with the contract period slated from 30th April 2025 to 29th April 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below threshold without competition, and primarily involved the goods category for the UKF region.

This tender offered substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of motorcycle protective gear. Businesses that are capable of meeting the specifications for high-quality protective equipment and PPE would find an ideal platform in such procurement initiatives to showcase their products and expand their market reach. The procurement method, direct and below threshold, suggests that the competition was limited, providing an advantageous entry for smaller or specialised suppliers to secure contracts with public authorities like The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire. Suppliers similar to Hideout Leather 2001 Ltd, which participated in this contract, would be well positioned to compete in such tenders, particularly if they have the capacity to cater to public sector needs efficiently.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision for Motorcycle Clothing & PPE

Notice Description

Provision for Motorcycle Clothing & PPE for Northamptonshire Police

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064897-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 29 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

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
NN8 6GS
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)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill & Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hideout leather 2001 ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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