Uniforms, Workwear, PPE, Clothing and Associated Services

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  "date": "2026-01-12T16:05:30Z",
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    "id": "GB-PPON-PYCX-4938-CCHM",
    "name": "Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)"
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          "startDate": "2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00"
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            "scheme": "CPV",
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          },
          {
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            "description": "Police uniforms"
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            "description": "Combat uniforms"
          },
          {
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            "description": "Soil-decontamination work"
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            "description": "Environmental decontamination services"
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        ]
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    "title": "Uniforms, Workwear, PPE, Clothing and Associated Services",
    "value": {
      "amount": 30000000,
      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 36000000
    },
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    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "techniques": {
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    },
    "description": "Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Uniforms, Workwear including accessories, footwear and bags, PPE and Associated services such as but not limited to decontamination, repairs, stock management. \nYour response will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement experience across all areas in the public sector. \nScope and LOT structure is still to be determined.\nFor more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: \nhttps://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Garments./3K6327V4SE\nTo respond to this opportunity, please click here: \nhttps://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3K6327V4SE",
    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
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    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PYCX-4938-CCHM",
      "name": "Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKJ46",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Maidstone",
        "postalCode": "ME19 4YT",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling"
      },
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            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
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        "id": "PYCX-4938-CCHM",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Alison Ponter",
        "email": "emergencyservices@csltd.org.uk",
        "telephone": "01622942843"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
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      {
        "id": "002396-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002396-2026",
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        "noticeType": "UK2",
        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2026-01-12T16:05:30Z"
      }
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        "id": "engagement",
        "type": "engagement",
        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-01-30T23:59:59+00:00",
        "description": "The purpose of this engagement is to:\nUnderstand market capability and capacity\nInform the development of the specification\nCreate an objective pricing mechanism\nExplore innovative solutions\nIdentify potential risks and delivery models\nSuppliers and Customers are invited to participate in the following activities:\nOnline Questionnaire via delta portal tender box and email to arrange 121 meetings on teams. \nThis is not a call for competition at this stage, it is to explore what is needed in the market place and how best to design the framework to assist public sector spending to offer best value and a route to market that is compliant."
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiationType": "tender"
}