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title: "Clothing & Equipment for Detainees & Victims of Crime"
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# Clothing & Equipment for Detainees & Victims of Crime

Buyer: 7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12ef6356-9e79-44f0-88e6-d96adcc81e86

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Clothing & Equipment for Detainees & Victims of Crime" has been completed by the buying organisation, 7 Force Commercial Services. This contract, which falls under the industry category of clothing, footwear, luggage articles, and accessories (CPV 18000000), covers the East of England region. The tender involved three lots: general clothing and accessories, high risk clothing and bedding, and mattresses and pillows. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 14 October 2024, and the contract period starting and ending on 15 October 2024. The procurement method executed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of GBP 700,000.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in providing clothing and equipment, especially those focused on high-risk clothing, bedding, mattresses, and pillows. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly appealing, given the framework’s support for such businesses. The awarded suppliers, Thomas Kneale, Charles Fellows Supplies Ltd, and Fast Engineering Ltd, exemplify the types of businesses well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Engaging in this procurement process can significantly enhance market presence and client portfolio for businesses operating within these categories.

## Notice

The purchase of clothing & equipment for Detainees & Victims of Crime from three lots under the BLC Framework. LOT 1 GENERAL CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES LOT 2 HIGH RISK CLOTHING AND BEDDING LOT 3 MATTRESSES AND PILLOW

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76030f74-007d-4edd-8c42-7e394ff7930d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2024 - 15 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £657,552 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Locality | ROYSTON |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG8 7BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Royston Palace |
| Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CHARLES FELLOWS SUPPLIES; FAST ENGINEERING; THOMAS KNEALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18410000 - Special clothing
- 39143112 - Mattresses
- 39516120 - Pillows

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76030f74-007d-4edd-8c42-7e394ff7930d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76030f74-007d-4edd-8c42-7e394ff7930d
  15th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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