Scope
Reference
LSL/DC/0192
Description
In April 2015, the MOD signed a thirteen year contract with Leidos Europe Ltd to provide the procurement and inventory management of commodity items (as well as the storage and distribution services), that were historically provided in-house by the Logistic Commodities and Services Operating Centre.
Leidos, working with the MOD, will transform the way these services are delivered to ensure requirements continue to be met whilst providing best value for money for the department. The organisation delivering these services is known as Team Leidos.
It is the aim of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) to inform all potential Bidders of the result of the Market Engagement carried out. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was issued on 16th August 2024 under PCR 2015 to notify the market of the upcoming tender requirement. The PIN engaged approximately 25 suppliers to express an interest in the requirement. Industry Days took place with 19 expressions of interest both face to face and via teams, meetings included current and new suppliers introduced to Team Leidos. Specifications were not shared as part of sessions and as these items are a new requirement no samples were shared either. Discussion with suppliers showed that the planned procurement strategy was appropriate. Although, there was requests for compatibility viewing days which have now been implemented.
Total value (estimated)
- £17,600,000 excluding VAT
- £21,120,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 June 2026 to 24 June 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18130000 - Special workwear
- 18200000 - Outerwear
- 18220000 - Weatherproof clothing
- 18221000 - Waterproof clothing
- 18230000 - Miscellaneous outerwear
- 18300000 - Garments
- 18310000 - Underwear
- 18330000 - T-shirts and shirts
- 18440000 - Hats and headgear
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
7 November 2024
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was issued on 16th August 2024 under PCR 2015 to notify the market of the upcoming tender requirement. The PIN engaged approximately 25 suppliers to express an interest in the requirement. Industry Days took place with 19 expressions of interest both face to face and via teams, meetings included current and new suppliers introduced to Team Leidos. Specifications were not shared as part of sessions and as these items are a new requirement no samples were shared either. Discussion with suppliers showed that the planned procurement strategy was appropriate. Although, there was requests for compatibility viewing days which have now been implemented.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
3 June 2025
Contracting authority
LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED
- Companies House: 09353172
8 Monarch Court The Brooms
Bristol
BS16 7FH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Rhiannon Greenslade
Email: rhiannon.greenslade@uk.leidos.com
Website: https://www.leidos-supply.uk/
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Summary of their role in this procurement: Conduct various parts of the evaluation
- Companies House: 02748952
Logistics House, Buckshaw Avenue
Chorley
PR6 7AJ
United Kingdom
Email: uk.enquiry@tvsscs.com
Website: https://www.tvsscs.com/
Region: UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire