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title: "GB-Rivenhall: ECFRS00405 Supply of Workwear, including a fully managed service"
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# GB-Rivenhall: ECFRS00405 Supply of Workwear, including a fully managed service

Buyer: ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eed43edf-d82d-4303-b8e2-fb30cebc88a6

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## Summary

The Essex Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority has concluded a procurement process for the supply of workwear through a fully managed service, awarding the contract to WM Sugden & Sons Ltd. This contract falls under the category of "Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories" and is specifically for the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. The contract, valued at £800,000, will run from 9 March 2026 to 8 March 2029, serving primarily the East of England region. The process has reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 27 February 2026.

The awarded tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the clothing and textile industry, particularly those capable of supporting large-scale operational requirements within the public sector. As the procurement involves a managed service, companies providing integrated supply chain solutions or specialising in uniform production may find this contract especially lucrative. While targeted at workwear suppliers, businesses operating as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE) had suitability within the process, thus fostering social enterprise involvement. The procurement process is indicative of growth for medium-sized enterprises, suggesting further business expansion possibilities upon successful contract implementation.

## Notice

Contract award notice for the supply of workwear to staff of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000e0976-c30b-4227-9265-ba198437fc2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | RIVENHALL |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM8 3HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Silver End & Cressing |
| Westminster constituency | Witham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WM SUGDEN & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000e0976-c30b-4227-9265-ba198437fc2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000e0976-c30b-4227-9265-ba198437fc2b
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1017765412
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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