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Provision of Footwear for the Street Scene Service

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Gateshead Borough Council, focused on the "Provision of Footwear for the Street Scene Service" and has reached the award stage. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically footwear, intended for operatives within the Street Scene team. The contract was awarded on 19th June 2025 and is set to remain active until 7th October 2027, with potential extensions up to 2029. Gateshead Borough Council opted for a direct procurement method, purchasing below the threshold without competition, due to the specific needs and historical effectiveness of the footwear provided by ARCO LIMITED. The contract is valued at £150,000, spread over several years, and will serve the region of UKC22, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in durable and functional footwear, although this particular opportunity was awarded directly to ARCO LIMITED due to the specificity of products required. Similar future tenders could attract businesses capable of offering specialised, customised footwear solutions that adhere to safety and comfort standards for public service operatives. Companies with expertise in producing branded, high-quality, and tailored footwear on a large scale might find substantial room for growth in serving public sector needs across different regions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Footwear for the Street Scene Service

Notice Description

Operatives within the Street Scene team are required, as part of their role, to walk on foot around the borough-often covering distances of up to 15 miles per day. To support this requirement, the Council provides operatives with appropriate footwear to enable them to carry out their duties effectively. Through years of trial and error, the Street Scene team has identified and provided footwear tailored to individual needs-taking into account variations in brand, size, shape, and functionality. The goods provided are only available from ARCO, some of them being own brand which are not available from any other supplier. Approximately PS25,000 per annum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063697-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

18800000 - Footwear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 7 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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