This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 10:10

Award

01 Jul 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire awarded a contract for the procurement of footwear under the title "Footwear 2026." This procurement falls under the industry category of goods and was conducted through a selective procurement method under the Bluelight Commercial Framework 0210. The process culminated in the appointment of ALT BERG LIMITED and TASK FORCE DISTRIBUTION LIMITED as suppliers. The procurement process is complete, with the contract signed on 14th July 2026, and active from 1st August 2026 through to 31st July 2032. The procurement location is within the United Kingdom, specifically in the North West, with procurement classified as sub-central government level. The total contract value amounts to £778,946.75.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in the footwear industry. The contract, spanning six years, provides a stable and extensive engagement for the selected suppliers. Companies with a focus on durable goods, and those experienced in supplying police services or public sector clients, are particularly well-suited for such contracts. Participation in framework agreements like the Bluelight Commercial Framework enhances business visibility and positions suppliers as preferred partners for future public contracts. Additionally, success in this engagement can bolster a company's credentials and portfolio for similar large-scale procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Footwear 2026

Notice Description

Approval to appoint Altberg Ltd and Task Force Distribution Ltd as the preferred suppliers of Footwear via the Bluelight Commercial Framework 0210 for the period 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2032

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c184
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066638-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£662,933 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£662,933 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2032 Over 5 years
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 LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ALT BERG

TASK FORCE DISTRIBUTION

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