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title: "LSLDC0118 The Supply of Socks Various"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY"
published: "2020-07-31"
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# LSLDC0118 The Supply of Socks Various

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8acdb67-2048-43a2-ab1c-4461a6f3fea0

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the competitive tendering for the supply of various types of socks by Leidos Supply to HM Forces. This initiative falls under the planned stage of procurement, with an estimated contract value ranging between £3,000,000 and £4,200,000. The expected contract period is from 15 December 2021 to 14 December 2025, and it will primarily serve the United Kingdom, specifically in the West Midlands region. Interested suppliers should note that a future notice is planned for publication on 4 February 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in textile supply. Companies that manufacture or distribute clothing, especially those with experience in military or outdoor apparel, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could lead to valuable partnerships and long-term supply agreements with HM Forces.

## Notice

Team Leidos would like to make interested suppliers aware that it intends to run a competitive tendering exercise for the supply of Socks Various to HM Forces, which is likely to include, but not be limited to: - Extreme Cold Weather - Hill Walking - Warm Weather - Black - Physical Training - Aircrew The framework length is not expected to exceed 4 years, and is anticipated to start towards the end of 2021. The value of this framework is estimated to be between PS3,000,000 and PS4,200,000. Interested parties should contact Nick Gear (Category Manager) nick.gear100@teamleidos.mod.uk for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26c80b5f-6d84-44c1-8d49-6787ef385c73 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2021 - 14 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEIDOS SUPPLY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 7FH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Emersons Green |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18317000 - Socks

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2020 at 14:48 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26c80b5f-6d84-44c1-8d49-6787ef385c73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26c80b5f-6d84-44c1-8d49-6787ef385c73
  31st July 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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