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title: "143_24 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Clothing"
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# 143_24 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Clothing

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19c259a4-b624-48a8-b4e5-4a8e5fee2e7a

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## Summary

The procurement process is for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear, and Clothing as part of a framework agreement by Espo, based in LEICESTER, England. The tender, titled "143_24 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Clothing", falls under the industry category of Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories. The procurement stage is currently in the award stage, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2026. The total contract value is £800,000 in GBP, with the tender period ending on October 13, 2023.

This tender for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear, and Clothing provides an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the safety equipment and clothing sectors, to engage in a framework agreement with Espo. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, allowing a transparent and competitive process for interested suppliers.

## Notice

A Framework for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Clothing. Items bought through the framework are to be delivered in bulk to the ESPO Distribution Centre and to be delivered directly to individual ESPO customers in varying quantities on a national basis. Lot 1 - General PPE and Safety Equipment Lot 2 - Workwear Lot 3 - Children's Clothing and Accessories Lot 4 - Footwear The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using a credit rating agency. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e0e4fe-9d77-436d-b618-208f591f8837 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ARCO; ARDEN WINCH; BEESWIFT; BUNZL UK LIMITED (T/A GREENHAM; HEALTHY BEAN; KEY ENGINEERING & HYGIENE SUPPLIES; NALESTAR; POLYCO HEALTHLINE; SAFPRO INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY; TILGEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 33735100 - Protective goggles

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2024 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e0e4fe-9d77-436d-b618-208f591f8837
- 12 Sep 2023 at 11:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8577445e-8f24-4f57-88dc-815e7998600b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13e0e4fe-9d77-436d-b618-208f591f8837
  12th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8577445e-8f24-4f57-88dc-815e7998600b
  12th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '143_24' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen, once an Expression of interest has been completed).
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018222-2024
  Find a Tender Contract award notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal

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