Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3b-be6f-732e-9feb-9697dbcbf4d2/144-19-personal-protective-equipment-ppe-clothing awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 144\_19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Clothing [ESPO](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £12,000,000 Published 10 Jun 2019 Deadline Closed 8 Jul 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender An ESPO national Framework for the supply of Personal Protective Equipment and various clothing (including but not limited to wear for corporate, health & social care, school, leisure, catering and emergency services).The framework agreement will be open for use by those users deemed permissible and will operate on the basis of direct award and further competition. - Lot 1 PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and Clothing - Lot 2 Corporate Workwear - Includes but is not limited to: t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, shirts, trousers, blazers, leggings, fleeces, ties, caps, hats, jackets and safety and non-safety footwear. - Lot 3 Health and Social Care Workwear - Includes but is not limited to, full length dresses, maternity dresses, tunics, maternity tunics, shirts, trousers, scrub tops and trousers and patient pyjama tops and trousers. - Lot 4 Schoolwear - Includes but is not limited to: t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, cardigans, fleeces, body warmer, blouses, blazers, shirts, ties, skirts, trousers, shorts, hoodies, laboratory coats, aprons and non-safety shoes. - Lot 5 Leisurewear - Includes but is not limited to, t-shirts, polo shirts, jogging bottoms, tracksuits, shorts, jackets, fleeces, trainers and sports bibs. - Lot 6 Catering Wear - Includes but is not limited to: mesh hats, hair nets, food processing aprons, tabards, disposable clothing, gloves and chef's jackets and trousers. - Lot 7 Emergency Services Workwear - Includes but is not limited to: shirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, tunics, trousers, skirts, jackets, fleeces, joggers, shorts, coveralls, helmets, trainers and safety shoes. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. To tender: (a) Go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org), (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '144\_19' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 08/07/2019 Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at [espo.org](https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf)) 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: [espo.org](http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal) The following information is applicable to all lots: ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided forbidders' information only. To tender: (a) Go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org), (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '144\_19' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 08/07/2019 Read full description ## CPV classification Garments Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/580cae57-d901-4dde-8ec0-4e7c67c9352b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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