Metropolitan Police Service awards £500m uniform contract to DHL Supply Chain
The force has handed a fully managed uniform service, including supply, storage and digital ordering, to the logistics operator after a competitive tender.
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Metropolitan Police Service has awarded a £500m contract to DHL Supply Chain Limited for a fully managed uniform service covering supply, storage, stock management, ordering, fulfilment, product design, distribution and customer support, backed by a digital platform. The standstill period ends on 26 June 2026.
Metropolitan Police Service has handed a £500m uniform contract to DHL Supply Chain Limited, covering the complete lifecycle of uniform provision from design and supply through to distribution and support.
The contract spans supply, storage, stock management, ordering, fulfilment, product design, distribution and customer support services. A digital ordering and management platform will underpin the operation, giving officers direct access to the system.
The notice published on 18 June 2026 amends the original procurement document to extend the standstill period to 26 June 2026, the standard cooling-off period after contract award that allows unsuccessful bidders to challenge the decision.
Logistics providers and uniform suppliers tendering for large public-sector clothing and equipment contracts will be watching how this arrangement evolves. The digital ordering component signals the shift towards integrated platform-based service delivery across police procurement.