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The Authority is tendering for the supply of a Fully Managed Service for the Provision of Uniform to the MPS, with a suitably capable Tenderer, to award a contract via the Competitive Flexible procedure. The Authority is seeking through this tendering process to establish a Framework Agreement that includes the ability for other Home Office forces, British Transport Police, City of London Police, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, Border Force and Home Office, to call-off either a fully managed service or products from the chosen Supplier.
It is the intention of the Authority to contract for an initial term of 7 years and a unilateral option of the Authority to extend for further periods up to a maximum of 3 years.
The Authority is looking to secure an agile uniform service that is responsive to customer needs and offers quality products, at the right time and at the right cost.
The requirement is for a fully managed service to source and supply uniform and equipment under the below service lines;
Storage & Distribution
Distributions to multiple locations across the MPS estate (and wider UK for other framework customers)
On time delivery and demand forecasting
Secure warehousing with inventory management
Emergency Supply Chain response mechanisms
Life cycle management
Technology
Accessible, user-friendly systems for automated ordering & stock control
Product Development
Continuous improvement of uniforms, materials & design
Sustainability & innovation
Stakeholder collaboration
Customer Service
Effective management of customer service, stock and products.
Online self-service portal (accessible on mobile devices)
Item tracking
Fittings & Alterations
On site facility for fittings & bespoke orders
Capacity to measure circa 1,000 individuals a month
Short notice fittings for circa 3,000 new recruits per annum
Insight
Data-driven forecasting & inventory optimisation
Performance reporting & trend analysis
Supply Chain
Continuous monitoring of supply chain efficiency, adapting to fluctuating demands
Effective supply chain
Value for money
Uniform and Equipment required by the Authority falls into the following categories :
Clothing - Outerwear & Hi -Vis, Coveralls, Jackets & Fleeces, Trouser, Skirts & Shorts, Leathers, Shirts / Neckwear, Hats & Caps, Badges / Insignia & Epaulettes
Consumables - Packing
Footwear - Safety & Non-Safety
Headwear - Hats & Caps, Helmets, Balaclavas & snoods
Gloves - Leather & Ceremonial, Disposable, Public Order Cut Resistant
Personal Protection - PPE
Operational Equipment & Carriage - Body Armour, Pouches & Belts, Batons, Cuffs & Restraints, Miscellaneous
Orders for 2024 ranged between 43,000 and 85,000 per month.
Border Force, the City of London Police, and British Transport Police utilise the current framework, with a collective annual spend of approximately £9.5 million and 15,000 units of Uniform and Equipment dispatched. Products purchased include batons, body armour, boots, fleece jackets, handcuffs, hats, helmets, jackets, shirts, trousers, and waterproof coats.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHL SUPPLY CHAIN LIMITED | 00528867 | £2,000,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
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This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 2 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Apr 2027 – Mar 2034 | £500,000,000 | 2 | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| DHL SUPPLY CHAIN LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED | Lot 1 | Unsuccessful |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: This supplier has received £591,966,418 in 2,400 payments (over £25k) from HMPPS, Metropolitan Police, Department of Health and Social Care, Home Office, Department for Transport and 23 more public bodies (2010-11-17 to 2026-06-19). View full payment history →