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title: "Provision of Tactical Audio Protection"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT"
published: "2018-05-02"
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# Provision of Tactical Audio Protection

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c9adba2-5577-40d2-a42a-54a99b0a8893

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is currently seeking proposals for the "Provision of Tactical Audio Protection." This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically classified under clothing, footwear, luggage articles, and accessories (CPV code 18000000). The tender was published on 2nd May 2018 and is at the active stage, with applications due by 18th May 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2018 and run until 30th June 2019. The service is required in the East of England and South East regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in a contract with a public authority. Businesses specialising in tactical audio equipment or related goods will find this particularly suited to their capabilities. The open procurement method allows for greater competition, benefiting suppliers that can meet the tender specifications while also promoting innovation and quality in service delivery.

## Notice

Provision of Tactical Audio Protection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f90a314d-c2bd-416f-aca9-594331b1f675 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 9BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Park Wood & Mangravet |
| Westminster constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

## Release History

- 2 May 2018 at 09:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f90a314d-c2bd-416f-aca9-594331b1f675

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f90a314d-c2bd-416f-aca9-594331b1f675
  2nd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://kentpolice-essexpolice.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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