How to win: Detainee Clothing

About this contract

Northumbria Police (the ‘force’) invites suppliers to participate in a request for information (RFI). This market engagement is focused on assessing market interest and capability in delivering the Supply of Detainee Clothing for Northumbria Police. Interested suppliers should e mail: [email protected] for a copy of the RFI document which details the services in scope and the process for submitting information. Following the conclusion of the RFI process, the responses received will be reviewed to ascertain the best procurement route forward before proceeding through our internal governance process. Once we are able to provide an update on the next steps, any Supplier that has registered an interest will be contacted using the contact information provided in this document. Similarly, if the Force have any further questions regarding your response, we may be in touch with further clarifications.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for goods work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar goods contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 19 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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