Planning

Home Office; Uniform, Clothing, Equipment and Protection Products (UCEP).

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

29 Sep 2025 at 13:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by the Home Office, is currently in the planning stage for the provision of Uniform, Clothing, Equipment and Protection Products (UCEP). The procurement focuses on supplying a wide array of goods including police uniforms and equipment to several Home Office directorates such as Border Force and Immigration Enforcement. Located in London, the Home Office is a central government authority, and this process aims to replace an existing managed service contract with a more efficient, scalable solution. The market engagement phase will involve a virtual supplier event on 16 October 2025, with interest allowed until 30 October 2025. Organisations must register on the eSourcing Portal and complete certain steps before participation, with a deadline for feedback submissions by 31 October 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses to collaborate with a central government body in the UK, presenting growth prospects for companies in the clothing, equipment, and protective gear sectors. Enterprises involved in uniform and equipment supply, particularly those offering scalable and sustainable solutions, stand to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to compete, given the preference for a flexible procurement procedure that may end in either single or multi-supplier contract(s). The process is designed to foster dynamic business approaches, ensuring that suppliers with robust supply chain management capabilities can effectively support national and international Home Office operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home Office; Uniform, Clothing, Equipment and Protection Products (UCEP).

Notice Description

Introduction The Home Office is developing its approach for the future of its Uniform, Clothing, Equipment and Protective Equipment (UCEP) requirement. This is anticipated to replace the current managed service contract and aims to deliver a national comprehensive, scalable, efficient and sustainable solution across multiple operational or public facing directorates including: * Border Force (BF) * Immigration Enforcement (IE) * UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) * Her Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO) * Security Teams The Home Office is considering a single or multi-supplier solution procured utilising a multistage competitive flexible procedure in accordance with PA23. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to * encourage market involvement, stimulate and ascertain interest * gather information, feedback and views of the market * develop a dynamic fruitful business and commercial approach for the requirements. The Home Office will require participants to sign a mutual NDA before gaining access to fully participate in the Market Engagement event, further detail is provided in the "Engagement" sections of this notice. Description The Home Office purchases between 10,000 and 15,000 products a month supplying c14000 officers/staff products associated with high level categories: Uniform and Clothing, Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) summarised below. Uniform and Clothing = A diverse range of clothing determined by department and job role including but not limited to Corporate Wear (jackets, shirts/blouses, trousers, skirts, dresses, cardigans, jumpers), Performance Wear (thermals, fleeces, jackets, waterproofs, high visibility), Training & Operational Wear (shirts, t-shirts, wicking tops, cargo trousers), Head Wear, Foot Wear, Accessories (gloves, belts), Religious and Maternity Wear, Branding (patches, epaulettes, insignia) Equipment = An evolving range of products utilised across operational HO departments including but not limited to tactical belts, tactical vests, batons, cuffs, equipment holders, equipment bags, evidence and firearms bags, dog handler equipment. PPE = Protective equipment to protect staff and the public including but not limited to Body Armour (Armour Panels, Overt and Covert Armour carriers/covers), Face Coverings and Gloves, Armoured Helmets, Shin Protectors, Groin Protectors, Shields. The Home Office operates 24/7 365 nationally and internationally. Suppliers, for a complex range of stakeholders, must be able to facilitate and manage security of supply, requirements/product development and demand fluctuations. The Home Office is seeking a robust service associated with the supply of the goods anticipated to include Stock Management, Storage & Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Hire, Sustainability, Returns, Recycling and Disposal, Customer Services and Account/Contract Management. Associated CPV codes 35811000 - Uniforms 35811200 - Police uniforms 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories 18222000 - Corporate clothing 35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection 98311100 - Laundry-management services 98393000 - Tailoring services 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories 35200000 - Police equipment 35230000 - Handcuffs 37453700 - Batons Engagement with this opportunity/notice Engagement and communication related to this notice will be managed electronically via the Home Office's eSourcing Portal (JAGGAER). https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com Therefore, to participate organisations must be registered on the eSourcing Portal. Step 1. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online by following the 'To register click here' link at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com . Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering. Your profile must include interest in the CPV code "35811200 - Police uniforms" , this should be done when establishing your profile or an existing profile can be amended to include this CPV. To add this CPV to your profile select "Categories" section. Click "+" icon and search for the CPV. Select the CPV and click "Confirm". Step 2. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Portal including the CPV (as above), registered users can access the "Uniform, Clothing, Equipment and Protection Products (UCEP). Expression of Interest and NDA" (PQQ_684) to express an interest, complete and submit the NDA and provide contact email address(es) to receive an invite to the virtual supplier event. Deadline for receiving an invite to the event by completing Step 1 (PQQ_684) is Sunday 12th October 11.59pm Suppliers can continue to express an interest and request participation in the market engagement until 30th October 2025. Step 3. Upon completion of Step 2 you shall be invited to "Uniform, Clothing, Equipment and Protection Products (UCEP). Market Engagement Event"(PQQ_704) for access to the documents, receive an invite to the virtual supplier event and provide feedback via the questionnaire. The Home office is hosting a virtual (Microsoft Teams) supplier event on Thursday 16th October @ 1pm You are also encouraged to respond to the questions on the e-sourcing portal (PQQ_704) to provide feedback to the Home Office, deadline for responses is 31st October 2025 11.59pm The Home Office may invite participants to attend in 121 virtual (Microsoft Teams) meetings for further feedback. Additional Information Please contact tom.kimpton@homeoffice.gov.uk if you have trouble accessing the e-sourcing portal and Market Engagement event. This notice is not a call for competition; it is published as information only requesting interested organisations participation for the Home Office's consideration and development of an optimal solution. The Home Office reserves the right not to conduct a formal procurement process and not award a contract. Accordingly, the Home Office will not be liable for any costs, expenditure, work, or effort incurred acting on the basis of this notice. Participation in the market engagement is not a pre-requisite for being able to submit a tender against any associated opportunity and does not guarantee the suitability/acceptance of any involvement or bids for such an opportunity.

Planning Information

Engagement with this opportunity/notice Engagement and communication related to this notice will be managed electronically via the Home Office’s eSourcing Portal (JAGGAER). https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com Therefore, to participate organisations must be registered on the eSourcing Portal. Step 1. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online by following the ‘To register click here’ link at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com . Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering. Your profile must include interest in the CPV code “35811200 - Police uniforms” , this should be done when establishing your profile or an existing profile can be amended to include this CPV. To add this CPV to your profile select “Categories” section. Click “+” icon and search for the CPV. Select the CPV and click “Confirm”. Step 2. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Portal including the CPV (as above), registered users can access the “Uniform, Clothing, Equipment and Protection Products (UCEP). Expression of Interest and NDA” (PQQ_684) to express an interest, complete and submit the NDA and provide contact email address(es) to receive an invite to the virtual supplier event. Deadline for receiving an invite to the event by completing Step 1 (PQQ_684) is Sunday 12th October 11.59pm Suppliers can continue to express an interest and request participation in the market engagement until 30th October 2025. Step 3. Upon completion of Step 2 you shall be invited to “Uniform, Clothing, Equipment and Protection Products (UCEP). Market Engagement Event”(PQQ_704) for access to the documents, receive an invite to the virtual supplier event and provide feedback via the questionnaire. The Home office is hosting a virtual (Microsoft Teams) supplier event on Thursday 16th October @ 1pm You are also encouraged to respond to the questions on the e-sourcing portal (PQQ_704) to provide feedback to the Home Office, deadline for responses is 31st October 2025 11.59pm The Home Office may invite participants to attend in 121 virtual (Microsoft Teams) meetings for further feedback. Additional Information Please contact tom.kimpton@homeoffice.gov.uk if you have trouble accessing the e-sourcing portal and Market Engagement event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a425
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060550-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

CPV Codes

18222000 - Corporate clothing

35200000 - Police equipment

35230000 - Handcuffs

35811200 - Police uniforms

35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection

37453700 - Batons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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