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PRN004448 Call-off from National Framework for Supply of Safe and Well Equipment C5682

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY

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05 Aug 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority recently completed the procurement process for the provision of flame retardant bedding to support its Safe and Well visits across Nottinghamshire. This contract, identified by PRN004448, comes under the industry category of 'goods,' specifically 'Bed linen' as categorized under CPV 39512000. The procurement was managed using a 'limited' method, enabling a direct award without prior publication of a competition call, due to alignment with pre-priced items in an existing framework. This award was granted to Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd on 4th August 2025, with the contracting process finalised shortly after, on 5th August 2025. The primary service area, located in the UKF16 region, will benefit from timely delivery of these goods.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fire safety equipment and textile goods. With the direct award methodology applied only when a pre-identified supplier can meet the specified needs without further competition, businesses looking to enter similar markets may find it advantageous to become part of existing frameworks to enhance their market visibility and competitive edge. Companies experienced in public sector engagements and those able to align their offerings with governmental frameworks have a higher likelihood of successful participation in future tenders.

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Notice Title

PRN004448 Call-off from National Framework for Supply of Safe and Well Equipment C5682

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service carry out Safe and Well visits to esidents of the county who are vulnerable to the risk of fire in their homes. As part of these home visits, flame retardant bedding items can be given to residents. NFRS requires a compliant route to market for the purchase of these items.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for the supply of fire retardant bedding for Safe and Well Visits in Nottinghamshire.

Procurement Information

The NFRS Statement of Requirements contains three items which align with items 1.1, 1.2 and 1.13 on the framework (ref. C5682). As our requirement could be fulfilled by items already priced up by suppliers in the framework tender process, a further competition was deemed unnecessary. The full range of items in our requirement could only be supplied by one supplier so the decision was made to Direct Award to Thomas Kneale & Co.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0581a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046183-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39512000 - Bed linen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£113,373 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@notts-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8PP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Calverton
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS KNEALE

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