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title: "The Provision of Ballistic Body Armour"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE"
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# The Provision of Ballistic Body Armour

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63b05b0c-fb77-4705-9f48-58f41c34a511

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of ballistic body armour has been successfully completed by Staffordshire Police, located in England. Classified under the industry category of protective gear, this selective procurement method was carried out as a call-off from the ESPO Framework reference 144_19 for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Clothing. The tender was published on 9th June 2020, following the contract period that commenced on 28th May 2020 and will conclude on 27th May 2021. The total contract value is £85,000, and it is important to note that the tender period ended on 1st April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security and protective equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this contract particularly appealing, given the nature of the goods required. Businesses that offer innovative solutions in ballistic protection or those experienced in providing equipment to law enforcement agencies would be well suited to engage in similar future procurement opportunities, fostering growth and collaboration within the sector.

## Notice

The requirement was for an overt body armour system to provide ballistic protection to the vulnerable areas of the torso whilst allowing the officer to undertake their operational duties. The procurement was carried out using Lot 7.6 of the ESPO Framework reference 144_19 for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Clothing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e8bf19-3d47-4bcb-a44d-fcf378aed895 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2020 - 27 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE POLICE |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST18 0YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Milwich |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2020 at 07:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e8bf19-3d47-4bcb-a44d-fcf378aed895

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e8bf19-3d47-4bcb-a44d-fcf378aed895
  9th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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