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title: "The Supply and Delivery for Body Armour and accessories BCH"
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# The Supply and Delivery for Body Armour and accessories BCH

Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE POLICE PARTNERSHIP TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26f6457b-24ce-4341-8f82-203ca79b9448

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Supply and Delivery for Body Armour and accessories BCH" was conducted by the Bedfordshire Police Partnership Trust, representing the police forces of Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. This contract, valued at £360,000, falls under the category of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2019 and extends until 30th September 2021, with the award being confirmed on 4th September 2019. The deadline for tender submissions was 2nd September 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the security and personal protective equipment sector to engage with public procurement. Companies that specialise in supplying body armour and related accessories, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. With the project's focus on quality and reliable delivery, suppliers with a proven track record in compliance to safety and security standards in these areas could find advantageous growth prospects in future tenders.

## Notice

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire; equally representing Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, were urgently seeking a reliable supplier; for the supply and delivery of Body Armour and its Accessories to all three Constabularies named. SAFARILAND GROUP met BCH requirements as well as being the most economically advantageous supplier under Lot 8.4 of ESPO 144- PPE, Corporate Clothing, Leisure Centre and School Wear; allowing a direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eec6e55-84d9-4be7-909f-96fdf8e8de7a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE POLICE PARTNERSHIP TRUST |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK43 9AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Kempston West |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFARILAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2019 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eec6e55-84d9-4be7-909f-96fdf8e8de7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eec6e55-84d9-4be7-909f-96fdf8e8de7a
  14th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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