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Supply of Safety Pods

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

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27 Mar 2026 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk, in collaboration with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk, under the title "Supply of Safety Pods." This contract, classified under the industry category of protective gear, specifically aims to supply safety pods for custody environments within the regions of Suffolk and Norfolk. The procurement process reached its award stage with the contract being signed on 27th March 2026, and the procurement method used was limited competition, below threshold. The total contract value is £14,478 and spans from 27th March 2026 to 31st March 2026. The supplier awarded the contract is SAFETY POD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, based in Middlesborough.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in protective gear, particularly those capable of supplying safety solutions within custody environments. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), similar to SAFETY POD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, are well-suited to engage with such invitations for tenders, especially when the procurement method involves limited competition. Businesses looking to broaden their client base within public sector organisations, especially sub-central government entities like police constabularies, should consider engaging with similar procurement opportunities to enhance their business growth. The focus on safety products further highlights a niche sector for companies with expertise in innovative safety solutions.

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Notice Title

Supply of Safety Pods

Notice Description

Supply of a quantity of safety pods within a custody environment. One off purchase for Suffolk and Norfolk Constabularies Purchased in accordance with local CSO's

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067679
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028504-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,478 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK
Additional Buyers

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFETY POD INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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