---
title: "Footwear"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0656e7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# Footwear

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0656e7

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Kent, and Essex have collaborated on a procurement process titled "Footwear". This initiative falls under the goods category within the regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was 'direct award', and the completion stage is marked by multiple contract awards pending further signatures due around early May 2026. The contracts involve a supply agreement under the Bluelight commercial Footwear framework and span from 2026 to 2029, with potential extensions reaching up to 2031. This procurement is critical for regional law enforcement agencies, with specific deliveries scheduled across various UK locales including UKH12, UKH2, and UKH3.

The tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of competing as footwear suppliers. Large-scale enterprises like Altberg Limited, Cooneen Protection Ltd, MI HUB LIMITED, Task Force Distribution, and Future Garments Limited have been actively involved, demonstrating this sector's capacity for sizeable business expansion within public procurement. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying footwear at considerable volumes will be particularly well-suited to engage with this contract. Such participation can lead to a strengthened market presence and expanded networks within government sectors, making this an attractive opportunity for strategic growth.

## Notice

Footwear contract for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Kent & Essex.

### Procurement Information

Direct award to multiple suppliers as part of the Bluelight commercial Footwear framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037023-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,112,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE |
| Additional buyers | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORFOLK; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK; THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX |
| Locality | WITHAM |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM8 3HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | St Albans |
| Electoral ward | Harpenden West |
| Westminster constituency | Harpenden and Berkhamsted |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ALTBERG; COONEEN PROTECTION; FUTURE GARMENTS; MI HUB; TASK FORCE DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18800000 - Footwear

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 11:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037023-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 11:59 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014695-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037023-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014695-2026
  18th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://7force.force.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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