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Award

28 Jul 2026 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has completed a procurement process for the "Supply Of Boots" intended for its workforce, falling under the industry category of goods, specifically protective footwear. This contract, concluded through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, has been awarded to Thomas Graham & Sons Ltd. The procurement process is now in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 1st June 2025 and active until 31st May 2028, with a potential extension available until 2030. The value of the contract is GBP 120,000 gross. Cheshire East Council, a public authority in the sub-central government category, conducted this procurement to be delivered across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for large suppliers in the protective footwear sector to engage with public authorities and secure long-term contracts. Companies experienced in the supply of safety equipment could leverage such contracts to establish strong client relationships and promote business growth. The direct nature of this procurement, without competition, highlights the importance of existing networks and showcases the potential for businesses to offer tailored solutions directly to public institutions. Suppliers positioned with the capacity to offer high-quality goods at competitive prices might find similar opportunities rewarding and impactful for strategic business development.

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Notice Title

Supply Of Boots

Notice Description

contract to supply safety boots to the workforce.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071380-2026
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
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS GRAHAM & SONS

Further Information

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