The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Work & Sports Wear framework agreement (JAN1012 AP) is now live and will run for a period of two years, with the option to extend up to a further 24 months.
This national framework agreement has eight lots, split by region and providing access to both national and local contractors:
A - Scotland Wide (APUC members)
B - England and Wales (LUPC, SUPC, HEPCW, NEUPC members)
- Lot 1 A/B - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Lot 2 A/B - General Workwear
- Lot 3 A/B - Catering and Front of House
- Lot 4 A/B - Sports Clothing
- Lot 5 A/B - Footwear
- Lot 6 A/B - Laboratory Coats / Dentistry wear
- Lot 7 A/B - Specialist PPE
- Lot 8 A/B - One Stop Shop
Each lot is supported by a core product list of frequently used items with fixed pricing and the following added value services:
• Personalisation / Branding (with the exception of Lot 5 – Footwear)
• Repair and Takeback for damaged and redundant items
• Measuring / fitting / issuing services
• Sustainable / Green / Vegan clothing and footwear options
Appointment to the framework agreement was evaluated with a weighting of 50% Technical and 50% Commercial offering an excellent blend of good quality products and services with competitive pricing. The tendering process included strong sustainability measurement including fair working practices and supply chain traceability.
Call-off is available via Ranking and Desktop Evaluation (both Direct Award), or Mini-Competition.
A copy of the Buyers Guide, supplier contacts, pricing, added value services rates and other supporting documents are available on HE Contracts.
For any queries, please contact Antonio Ramirez.