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Branded Merchandise

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE

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12 Mar 2026 at 11:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire has concluded the procurement process for supplying branded merchandise intended for promotional purposes under the contract titled "Branded Merchandise". Classified under public authority - sub-central government, the procurement was conducted using a limited method reflective of a below-threshold competition, focusing on goods categorised under information and promotion products. Creative Merchandise Ltd has been awarded the contract, which was signed on 20th February 2026 and commenced on 23rd February 2026, concluding on 24th February 2026. This contract is valued at £20,369.50 net, with a gross amount of £24,443.40, both figures inclusive of VAT. This procurement is based on the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, marking the conclusion of the award stage on 12th March 2026, articulated through Find a Tender Service for the region of Kempston, United Kingdom.

This contract offers notable business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in promotional goods and branded merchandise. Large scale enterprises equipped to handle such specific creative assignments could find valuable growth and networking channels, as demonstrated by the success of Creative Merchandise Ltd. Companies experienced in providing high-quality promotional products and those with a strong track record of delivering such merchandise efficiently would be poised to compete effectively in similar tenders. Engaging with public authorities like The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire can enhance business credibility and offer avenues to expand operations within governmental procurement networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Branded Merchandise

Notice Description

Branded merchandise for promotional purposes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06682a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022234-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39294100 - Information and promotion products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,369 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KEMPSTON
Postcode
MK43 9AX
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston West
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATIVE MERCHANDISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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