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title: "NUMS Lite 2026"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-908bb52c-2f80-47a5-8d27-55ecc739196e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# NUMS Lite 2026

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-908bb52c-2f80-47a5-8d27-55ecc739196e

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## Summary

The Lancashire Constabulary has completed a procurement process for the "NUMS Lite 2026" project, focusing on police uniforms under the classification code CPV 35811200. The procurement, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, seeks a national uniformed managed intermediate service. The management service is to be provided by DHL Supply Chain Specialists, with a contract valued at £20,000, running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement falls under the goods category and targets deliveries within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The award stage was finalised on 1st April 2026, with the notice published on 14th May 2026. This procurement is in the 'award' stage, with DHL Exel Supply Chain Limited confirmed as the supplier.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large organisations experienced in delivering managed services within established frameworks. Though not specifically targeting small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies operating within the supply chain logistics and uniform manufacturing sectors could explore potential partnerships or subcontracting opportunities with DHL or similar suppliers in future related procurements. The structured nature of this procurement method ensures reliability and long-term engagement, beneficial for businesses aiming to secure consistent revenue through government contracts.

## Notice

To approve the continued use of the Metropolitan Police Framework for a National Uniformed Managed Intermediate Service (NUMS Lite), and to appoint DHL Supply Chain Specialists for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e82b369e-6ff0-439a-a40e-80538df1db84 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DHL EXEL SUPPLY CHAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35811200 - Police uniforms

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e82b369e-6ff0-439a-a40e-80538df1db84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e82b369e-6ff0-439a-a40e-80538df1db84
  14th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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