Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Uniforms, Workwear including accessories, footwear and bags, PPE and Associated services such as but not limited to decontamination, repairs, stock management. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Garments./775V5K2842 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/775V5K2842

Sub-Lot 1A: General Uniforms & Workwear •Polo shirts (various colours, branded and unbranded) •T shirts and base layers •Shirts & blouses (long/short sleeve) •Trousers & workwear trousers •Shorts •Jumpers, fleeces, sweatshirts •Soft shell jackets, waterproof jackets, rainwear •Corporate wear (blazers, skirts, tailored trousers, dresses) •High visibility workwear (HI VIS vests, jackets, trousers) •Overalls / coveralls •Tabards & tunics •Gloves (non PPE uniform gloves) •Footwear (non safety) •Belts, ties, scarves •Aprons and disposable garments •Bodywarmers / gilets •Caps, beanies and hats Sector Specific Uniforms Sub-Lot 1B: Emergency Services: – Police Uniforms •Operational clothing •Shirts, trousers •Rank slides & epaulette – Fire & Rescue Station Wear •Station wear •Protective under garments – Ambulance & Paramedic Wear •Paramedic tops/trousers •Identification items – Ceremonial & Undress Uniforms •Formal dress •Badges and embellishments Sub-Lot 1C: Healthcare: •Scrubs (tops & trousers) •Clinical tunics •Theatre wear •Lab coats Sub-Lot 1D: Education & Corporate Services: •School uniform items •Branded staff uniforms •Facilities & concierge uniforms Associated Products and Services Associated Products •Customised uniforms with logos, names, roles or ID badges •Sustainable uniform options, including recycled fabrics •Replacement garments •Decontamination garments, where used as part of uniform provision Associated Services •Branding and customisation oEmbroidery and stitching for logos, names or roles oHeat seal logos or ID badges •Alteration and tailoring services •Garment lifecycle services •Garment repairs and alterations •Laundry services •Specialist decontamination services •Stock management and logistics oStockholding and inventory management oForecasting and demand planning oBulk and individual ordering options oDistribution to multiple sites oDirect to employee delivery oEmergency or express supply options •Sustainability services oRecycling or take back schemes for used uniforms oSustainable product sourcing and supply options

Respiratory Protection •Filtering facepiece respirators (e.g., FFP2, FFP3) •Disposable respirators (cup / fold flat) •Half mask & full face reusable respirators •Filters and cartridges •Powered and non powered air purifying respirators (PAPR / APR) •Escape hoods Head Protection •Safety helmets •Bump caps •Specialist helmets (Fire & Rescue, Public Order, Technical Rescue) •Helmet accessories (visors, chin straps, lighting mounts) Eye & Face Protection •Safety glasses (impact resistant, anti fog, tinted) •Safety goggles •Face shields & visors Hearing Protection •Ear defenders (helmet mounted / standalone) •Earplugs (disposable, reusable) Hand Protection •General handling gloves •Cut resistant gloves •Chemical resistant gloves •Heat resistant and flame retardant gloves •Disposable nitrile/latex gloves •Anti vibration gloves Body & Clothing Protection •Flame retardant (FR) clothing •Arc flash protective garments •Chemical resistant suits •High visibility PPE garment •Public Order protective wear •Disposable coveralls (Type 5/6 etc. Foot Protection •Safety boots (steel/composite toe) •Safety shoes •Metatarsal protection boots •Anti slip footwear •Waterproof safety footwear Fall Protection •Harnesses •Lanyards •Fall arrest and restraint systems Associated Products and Services Associated Products •Knee pads •Protective aprons, including: oChemical aprons oWelding aprons oAnti-cut aprons •Respiratory fit testing equipment •Specialist PPE for hazardous environments •Decontamination garments and equipment •Sustainable PPE options, including low impact PPE Associated Services •Branding and customisation, where applicable oHeat seal logos or ID badges oEmbroidery or stitching, where suitable for PPE garments •Alteration or fitting support, where applicable •PPE lifecycle services •Repairs and alterations, where compliant and safe to do so •Laundry services •Specialist decontamination services •Stock management and logistics oStockholding and inventory management oForecasting and demand planning oBulk and individual ordering options oDistribution to multiple sites oDirect to employee delivery oEmergency or express supply options •Sustainability services oRecycling or take back schemes for used PPE oSustainable product sourcing and supply options

Procurement Act 2023

Open procedure

Call-Off Contracts may be awarded using any one of the following methods outlined below. 1.Direct Award (Award Without Competitive Selection) 2.Rapid Request for Quote (Rapid RFQ) 3.Further Competition The ultimate responsibility for selecting the most appropriate and compliant route for a specific requirement rests with the Customer. The onus will be on the Customer to carry out their own due diligence before selecting which method to use. The Customer will determine the requirement, specification and award, based on the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) Direct Award (award without a competitive selection): This Framework permits Direct Award, defined under the Procurement Act 2023 as awarding a Call-Off Contract without conducting a new competitive selection procedure. A Direct Award may only be used where the Customer can identify the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) using only the information and scores submitted at Framework award, without requesting any new pricing, clarification, or qualitative information from Suppliers. Permitted Direct Award Methods Customers may use any of the following objective, pre-published Direct Award methods. The Customer must choose one method before reviewing Supplier capability for their requirement. 1. Overall Framework Ranking (Quality + Price Combined Score) 2. Highest Total Quality Score 3. Lowest Overall Price/Highest Commercial Advantage 4. Highest Score in a Specific Evaluation Question 5. Partial-Service Selection (Specific Services from the Pricing Schedule) Rapid RFQ A Rapid RFQ is a streamlined competitive process appropriate for low-complexity or tightly defined requirements where essential criteria can be specified as Pass/Fail, and price acts as the ultimate determinant among compliant Suppliers. Further Competition A Further Competition process is used where Customers carry out a competition for the award of a Call-Off Contract.

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