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Ceremonial Wear RFI

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

17 Oct 2025 at 16:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Oct 2025 at 16:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Oct 2025 at 16:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Oct 2025 at 11:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk involves a Request for Information (RFI) for ceremonial wear intended for collaboration among seven regional police forces. The buyers include authorities from Suffolk, Norfolk, Kent, Essex, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire. This tender falls under the category of goods, specifically occupational clothing, special workwear, and accessories. It is in the planning stage with a scheduled milestone for market engagement on 3rd November 2025. The delivery locations span several regions across the UK, including areas like Ipswich, Wymondham, and Maidstone. Businesses wishing to partake have a future notice date set for 1st February 2026, with a contract potentially commencing on 1st April 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in ceremonial or occupational attire to expand their market. It is particularly suited for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) due to its alignment with government policies encouraging diverse supplier engagement. Suppliers in the clothing and manufacturing sectors, interested in forming strategic partnerships with public authorities, stand to gain from this collaborative contract, projected at a gross value of £120,000. The contract, having a renewal provision, offers a potential long-term business relationship with a duration reaching up to 2031, thereby fostering business growth and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ceremonial Wear RFI

Notice Description

Conduct a Request for Information for Ceremonial wear for 7 Forces as a review on potential collaborative opportunities. This opportunity can be found a follows: 1. Log in to our supplier portal at https://7force.force.com/login 2. Locate the opportunity under the 'Find Opportunities' section 3. Click 'Register Interest' 4. You can then go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' to view the documentation and submit your response. 5. Once you have completed all relevant Requirement Sections, ensure you click the 'Submit' button to ensure your responses are received by us. Upon clicking 'Submit' you will receive a confirmation email. The message centre (found on your Portal homepage) will be available for you to communicate with us regarding any open opportunities, or for any clarification questions you may have.

Planning Information

Request for Information to inform procurement route

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cea7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066444-2025
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

CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk
Additional Buyers

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARPENDEN
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC, TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk, TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH3 Essex, TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

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