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title: "Corporate Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Soft Market Testing Exercise"
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# Corporate Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Soft Market Testing Exercise

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d792900a-f482-4762-b964-931dc6f8a2fc

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## Summary

Wirral Borough Council is planning a soft market testing exercise titled "Corporate Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Soft Market Testing Exercise". This procurement process is focused on the supply of occupational clothing, special workwear, and accessories, as well as other related items, and is categorised under the CPV code 18100000. The location of the delivery is in the North West of England. The contract period is set to start on 10th May 2017 and end on 30th June 2017, with a deadline for future notices on 31st August 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying corporate clothing, personal protective equipment, and related accessories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, as the exercise aims to gauge market interest and gather insights from potential suppliers. Engaging with this tender could enhance visibility and foster relationships with local councils and authorities seeking quality products and services.

## Notice

This is a soft market testing exercise (SMT). Tendering information will be provided in any future procurement documentation. This exercise is intended to provide an opportunity for Councils to obtain insight into how potential suppliers may approach the delivery of the service in question, whilst additionally providing insight into the likely level of market interest for a project of this nature. As part of this SMT exercise Wirral Council (on behalf of the Merseyside Group of Councils) is inviting submissions to assess the market in support of a potential procurement for a Corporate Clothing & PPE Framework arrangement. ALL INFORMATION OBTAINED at https://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aee6c65-d754-435e-a17e-24f78e88a478 |
| 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 | 11 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 May 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRKENHEAD |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH41 5AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere |
| Westminster constituency | Birkenhead |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18200000 - Outerwear
- 18300000 - Garments
- 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories
- 18600000 - Furs and articles of fur
- 18800000 - Footwear
- 18900000 - Luggage, saddlery, sacks and bags

## Release History

- 11 May 2017 at 14:16 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aee6c65-d754-435e-a17e-24f78e88a478

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aee6c65-d754-435e-a17e-24f78e88a478
  11th May 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wirral.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk

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