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title: "Retail Trade Framework - Lot 1 The Service of Supplying Goods to DWP Customers"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-355c889f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2017-02-08"
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# Retail Trade Framework - Lot 1 The Service of Supplying Goods to DWP Customers

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-355c889f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is conducting a public procurement process titled "Retail Trade Framework - Lot 1 The Service of Supplying Goods to DWP Customers," focused on clothing, footwear, and related accessories across England, Scotland, and Wales. The open procurement procedure was set to conclude submissions by 2nd September 2014, with the contract period commencing on 1st December 2014 and ending on 30th November 2016. The total estimated value of the contract is £12,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in retail and supply of clothing and accessories, particularly those that can offer extensive geographical coverage across the UK. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete, as the procurement is designed to support their participation. Companies that have the capability to handle large supply volumes while fulfilling the diverse clothing needs of DWP customers are well-suited for this opportunity.

## Notice

An average basket of goods might include ladies shirt, trousers, skirt, pullover, cardigan and shoes and gents shirt, trousers, pullover, cardigan and shoes. The Department for Work and Pensions sought suppliers who can give the widest geographical coverage as possible, covering England, Scotland and Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12eb3d3c-9fce-4fd8-aa08-4bec975ebdb3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2014 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2014 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2014 - 30 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MATALAN RETAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2017 at 15:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12eb3d3c-9fce-4fd8-aa08-4bec975ebdb3
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12eb3d3c-9fce-4fd8-aa08-4bec975ebdb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12eb3d3c-9fce-4fd8-aa08-4bec975ebdb3
  8th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/720d95d0-87ce-414a-a7a5-271d375023a9
  Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96446dad-1942-40de-83af-50a3de577a7e
  Post Tender Clarification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/721ce061-f3dc-434c-8873-0714105bf478
  Instructions to Suppliers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efe6ffb3-7965-4cf3-8544-1d66825b93a1
  Declaration
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb658463-479b-46d0-b668-3cecba12e322
  Resource
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e90d3e7-5fd2-40ea-a3aa-a0322816f791
  Award Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b88dcc13-91c0-4d0b-8892-3983a56efa33
  Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e04384d2-c84e-4ffd-bc3d-bfb8cf090e25
  Financial Methodology
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adba1360-20a8-4427-a7fa-e3ccaf410083
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63a805a4-0459-428c-9b79-b7e6674539ba
  Store Locations
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d00a20e-7c29-42df-a311-41c422b5d78a
  Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d9839dc-d728-4689-86df-9d7563982ce6
  Post Tender Clarification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92a46721-ac84-4179-9917-baa401eaa768
  Instructions to Suppliers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b02614e5-47d6-4810-b023-bdb8cbc098dc
  Declaration
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd2cc5f4-a06e-4a23-9dc7-e2ed334b13f9
  Resource
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/476dea0c-8ee9-46a2-9551-6acc15642748
  Award Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8669733c-7a49-4d17-9fd6-6a94142d1307
  Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3eae50e1-17ac-4e2a-b944-bb4bd2fff559
  Financial Methodology
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd5e5258-dc1f-4a6f-9b84-652e97859f27
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0a81194-897f-42db-b81b-b84b8e433140
  Store Locations

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