Supply of Footwear

POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 14:16

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside & Chief Constable for Merseyside have concluded a public procurement process titled "Supply of Footwear", under the category of protective footwear, specifically for use by police and related personnel across various regions within the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted through a direct award method using the Blue Light Commercial framework, with reference BLC-0210. The process has recently reached the award stage, with the contract's execution set to begin on 3rd July 2026 and end on 2nd July 2032. The estimated annual value of this contract stands at £48,095, with an aggregate contract value amounting to £288,000. This award supports continuity of supply and minimizes the overhead associated with running a competitive exercise.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing and supply of protective footwear. The direct award to ALT BERG LIMITED, a Richmond-based SME, indicates a strategic approach to utilizing specialist suppliers who can meet the specific needs of governmental frameworks. Businesses that focus on producing high-quality, durable footwear suitable for law enforcement agencies could find similar procurement opportunities within public sector frameworks advantageous for business growth and expanding client bases across the UK. This contract serves as a model of how businesses with niche expertise in uniform supply can leverage structured frameworks to secure high-value, long-term contracts.

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Notice Title

Supply of Footwear

Notice Description

Supply of footwear. Direct award against the Blue Light Commercial Framework reference BLC-0210 Estimated annual value - PS48,095

Procurement Information

This direct award is under the Blue Light Commercial framework ref: BLC-0210 which has a direct award option. Justification for direct award is: - Continuity of Supply and costs for running a competitive exercise and replacement of current uniform items.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059053-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18830000 - Protective footwear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 3AN
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Everton West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALT BERG

Further Information

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