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title: "Provision of Custody Suite Bedding"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d051b14-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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# Provision of Custody Suite Bedding

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d051b14-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of Custody Suite Bedding" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on the supply of bed linen, specifically anti-vandal and anti-ligature bedding required for the care of detainees in compliance with Health and Safety standards. The tender, which is now complete, was part of an open procurement procedure, where the award was made on 15 June 2015 for a total contract value of £12,000. The contract period extended from 15 June 2015 to 14 June 2017, with delivery addresses covering various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in goods such as bedding and textiles, particularly those that can ensure compliance with specific health and safety standards. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore similar contracts that may arise in the future, as they can compete effectively in providing tailored solutions for governmental needs in security and safety equipment.

## Notice

1.1 Home Office Border Force require anti vandal and anti-ligature bedding to comply with Health and Safety standards as set out for the care of detainees in the Safer Detention and Handling of Persons in Police custody, Version 2, 2012 endorsed by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b996a274-e9f4-492a-adb1-eda97a0d46f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2015 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2015 - 14 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMAS KNEALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39512000 - Bed linen

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b996a274-e9f4-492a-adb1-eda97a0d46f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b996a274-e9f4-492a-adb1-eda97a0d46f6
  17th June 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bde5d080-6754-4be6-8cab-de4af14446a8
  Award letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c19b2515-cb94-4cab-a998-7427988fdbc5
  Redacted contract

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