UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Northumbria Police (the "Force") invites suppliers to participate in a Request for Information (RFI). This market engagement exercise is intended to assess the range of mental health support options currently available to support Northumbria Police Officers, Staff and Volunteers. We are seeking information from organisations that can provide timely mental health support when internal service demand exceeds capacity. The provider should be able to support individuals experiencing a broad range of mental health difficulties, including: • Trauma-related presentations • Significant life events impacting wellbeing and work performance • Mental health conditions affecting attendance, performance, decision-making, relationships, or ability to fulfil role requirements The Force intends to procure an agreement for the provision of Mental Health Support, to ensure staff are provided with appropriate support services. The outcome of the RFI process will help us determine our procurement strategy moving forward.

The Force requires gloves that provide effective protection against hypodermic needles, sharps, and bladed threats, while maintaining sufficient dexterity, comfort, and durability for frontline use. Indicative use cases include (but are not limited to): • Searches of persons, bags, and vehicles • Custody and detention environments • Evidence handling • Public order or high risk operations Further details available on request of the RFI document

Request for Information (RFI) Northumbria Police are looking to procure a new contract for a collection and recycling service for Police operational items, including but not limited to: • Uniform clothing (e.g. shirts, trousers, jackets, outerwear) • PPE (e.g. gloves, body armour covers, high-visibility items) • Operational equipment (e.g. pouches, belts, soft kit items) • Branded or identifiable materials bearing police insignia The RFI aims to: • Understand the market capability for secure and sustainable recycling solutions • Explore innovative approaches to textile and equipment reuse/recycling • Inform the Force's future procurement strategy Further information can be found in the request for information document titled Uniform & Equipment Recycling Services - RFI. Please contact [email protected] for a copy of the RFI and ensure a completed version is returned to the same email address before the deadline of 12 noon 01/07/2026.