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02 Jul 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Wellington Boots and Clothing" was conducted by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, located in Wellingborough, UK. This tender falls under the industry category of "Protective and safety clothing" and involves the supply of goods. The process has reached the contract award stage, with the contract being signed on 2nd July 2026, and commencing on 6th July 2026 for an initial term of one year. The total contract value is £18,000 including VAT, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below the threshold and without competition, for delivery to the regions of UKF24 and UKF25.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying protective and safety clothing, such as Wellington boots. Given its direct procurement method and a contract extendable by an additional year, it is ideal for small to medium enterprises (SME) looking to establish or further their presence in the public sector. Baca Workwear & Safety Ltd, an SME located in Northampton, was awarded this contract, demonstrating a successful example of business growth through public sector engagement. This procurement suggests a promising avenue for businesses with similar product offerings to explore future opportunities with regional public authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Wellington Boots and Clothing

Notice Description

Provision of Wellington Boots and Clothing for Northamptonshire Police. This is a call-off contract with an up to value of PS15,000 excluding VAT / PS18,000 including VAT for the initial 1 year term. The Authority has no commitment to spend the full amount.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c269
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062275-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BACA WORKWEAR & SAFETY

Further Information

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