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title: "Framework for the Supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)"
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# Framework for the Supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4049a069-0cb2-471f-8930-5c34e9ee513e

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking suppliers for a framework contract titled "Framework for the Supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)" to address the needs arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. This procurement process falls under the category of goods, specifically targeting the supply of essential PPE such as masks, gloves, and sanitiser, with an estimated value of £106 million. The tender period concluded on 26 October 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 23 November 2020, lasting for an initial term of 12 months, with potential extensions allowing for a maximum duration of four years. The successful suppliers will serve not only Liverpool City Council but also other local authorities and institutions within the Liverpool City Region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the PPE sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on occupational clothing and medical supplies. Businesses that could benefit from this contract include manufacturers and suppliers of protective gear, sanitisation products, and related healthcare items. Companies well-prepared to navigate the open procurement process and align with the framework's requirements have the potential to enhance their market presence and support local authorities and healthcare providers during this crucial time.

## Notice

In response to Covid-19 Liverpool City Council are seeking to establish a framework for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This will include masks, goggles, face shields, gloves, gowns, aprons and anti-bacterial sanitiser. The framework will be available for the use of all Liverpool City Region Local Authorities and their subsidiaries including Liverpool City Council, Sefton Borough Council, Wirral Borough Council, St Helens Borough Council, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Halton Borough Council, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and MerseyTravel. The framework will also be available for the use of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and all Merseyside Schools - a full list of which can be found here: http:// www.education.gov.uk/edubase/home.xhtml. The framework will consist of 7 lots with a single supplier appointed to each lot. The initial term will be 12 months with the option to extend for 6 additional 6 month periods for a maximum of 4 years at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority. To register your organisation on Procontract click on the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/register, go to suppliers' area and click on "register free". Once you have registered you will need to go to the "my opportunities" section on the home page of ProContract and follow the instructions as a supplier to enable you to return your submission. Please do not contact the named contracting authority officer directly. All correspondence in relation to this opportunity should be submitted via the ProContract messaging section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b551ca8-6395-4e67-a340-6455ecbd34bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,000,000 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ARROW COUNTY SUPPLIES; LYRECO; RELIANCE MEDICAL; REXEL; STREAMLINE CORPORATE; TECHNICARE; THOMAS GRAHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18424300 - Disposable gloves
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2021 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b551ca8-6395-4e67-a340-6455ecbd34bf
- 9 Oct 2020 at 08:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fbf9c57-c25b-4111-9a49-1c69a132317f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b551ca8-6395-4e67-a340-6455ecbd34bf
  18th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fbf9c57-c25b-4111-9a49-1c69a132317f
  9th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register

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