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title: "The Provision of Headwear"
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# The Provision of Headwear

Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1f6adcc-fb65-4183-94e7-a1def949b768

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "The Provision of Headwear" was conducted by the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. This contract, which pertains to the protective headgear industry, was awarded on 16th February 2026. It falls under the industry category of protective headgear, with the main procurement category of goods. The contract was awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement facilitated by Bluelight Commercial, and the total value for this arrangement is £72,000 excluding VAT. The delivery location for this procurement is set in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2030. The procurement stage reflects the Award phase, concluded by selecting TRY & LILLY LTD as the supplier from a selective procurement method. There were no provisioned extension options in this tender process.

This contract for headwear provision presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in supplying protective headgear and capable of fulfilling framework agreement call-off orders are well-positioned to engage in such opportunities. The framework arrangement indicates a streamlined and efficient procurement mechanism, offering consistent demand throughout the contract duration. This provides suitable SMEs the chance for steady business growth and potential for future collaboration with public safety authorities across regions like the East Midlands.

## Notice

The Provision of headwear for Northamptonshire police. This is being awarded via Bluelight Commercial (BLC) Framework 0022 Headwear and Accoutrements. The value is up to PS72,000 excluding VAT / PS86,400 including VAT. There are no extension options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120c9768-a6d7-4e0e-bada-0779493e58e9 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| 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 | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | East Hunsbury and Shelfleys |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRY & LILLY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18444000 - Protective headgear

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120c9768-a6d7-4e0e-bada-0779493e58e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120c9768-a6d7-4e0e-bada-0779493e58e9
  16th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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