- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 - Workwear- North East Region (North)
- Lot 2 - Workwear - North East Region (South)
- Lot 3 - Workwear - National
- Lot 4 - PPE Including Safety Footwear - North East Region (North)
- Lot 5 - PPE Including Safety Footwear - North East Region - (South)
- Lot 6 - PPE Including Safety Footwear - National
- Lot 7 - Uniform Clothing - North East Region (North)
- Lot 8 - Uniform Clothing - North East Region - (South)
- Lot 9 - Uniform Clothing - National
- Lot 10 - Specialist & Armoured Uniform - North East Region (North)
- Lot 11 - Specialist & Armoured Uniform - North East Region - (South)
- Lot 12 - Specialist & Armoured Uniform - National
- Lot 13 - Crisis Prevention Lot
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter
Gateshead
NE8 3DF
Contact
NEPO
facilities.management@nepo.org
Telephone
+44 7989428362
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NEPO419 Workwear and PPE
Reference number
NEPO419
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) has established a Framework Agreement for the supply of Workwear and PPE for use by contracting authorities throughout the United Kingdom.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £73,200,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Workwear- North East Region (North)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of Workwear for the North East Region (North) including but not limited to Shirts, Trousers, Shorts, Tunics, Tabards, Fleeces, Knitted Hats, Jackets, Cotton Caps, Bodywarmers, wet suits, and High-Viz items.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial term is 48 months, with an option to extend it for 1 x 24 months.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Workwear - North East Region (South)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of Workwear for the North East Region (South) including but not limited to Shirts, Trousers, Shorts, Tunics, Tabards, Fleeces, Knitted Hats, Jackets, Cotton Caps, Bodywarmers, wet suits, and High-Viz items.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Workwear - National
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of Workwear for the whole of the UK including but not limited to Shirts, Trousers, Shorts, Tunics, Tabards, Fleeces, Knitted Hats, Jackets, Cotton Caps, Bodywarmers, wet suits, and High-Viz items.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - PPE Including Safety Footwear - North East Region (North)
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of PPE including Safety Footwear for the North East England Region (North) including but not limited to Boots, Shoes, Ear Defenders, Safety Helmets, Safety Helmet Stickers, Safety Glasses, Gloves including high-viz, PVC, Thermal, Latex, Nitrile and Pruning, Respirators, Gauntlets, Goggles, Visors, Knee Pads, and Ear Plugs
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - PPE Including Safety Footwear - North East Region - (South)
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of PPE including Safety Footwear for the North East England Region (South) including but not limited to Boots, Shoes, Ear Defenders, Safety Helmets, Safety Helmet Stickers, Safety Glasses, Gloves including high-viz, PVC, Thermal, Latex, Nitrile and Pruning, Respirators, Gauntlets, Goggles, Visors, Knee Pads, and Ear Plugs
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 - PPE Including Safety Footwear - National
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of PPE including Safety Footwear for the whole of the UK including but not limited to Boots, Shoes, Ear Defenders, Safety Helmets, Safety Helmet Stickers, Safety Glasses, Gloves including high-viz, PVC, Thermal, Latex, Nitrile and Pruning, Respirators, Gauntlets, Goggles, Visors, Knee Pads, and Ear Plugs
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7 - Uniform Clothing - North East Region (North)
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Uniform Clothing for the North East Region (North) including but not limited to Suit Jackets, Suite Trousers, Corporate Shirts, Cardigans, Polo Shirts, Track Shorts, Track Pants, Football Pants, Chef Jackets, Chef Trousers, Aprons, and Snoods.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 8 - Uniform Clothing - North East Region - (South)
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Uniform Clothing for the North East Region (South) including but not limited to Suit Jackets, Suite Trousers, Corporate Shirts, Cardigans, Polo Shirts, Track Shorts, Track Pants, Football Pants, Chef Jackets, Chef Trousers, Aprons, and Snoods.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 9 - Uniform Clothing - National
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Uniform Clothing for the whole of the UK including but not limited to Suit Jackets, Suite Trousers, Corporate Shirts, Cardigans, Polo Shirts, Track Shorts, Track Pants, Football Pants, Chef Jackets, Chef Trousers, Aprons, and Snoods.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 10 - Specialist & Armoured Uniform - North East Region (North)
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Armoured Uniform for the North East Region (North) including but not limited to, Patrol Wardens/Parking Enforcement Wardens, School Crossing Patrols, Environmental uniforms, tactical belts, equipment vests, trousers, gloves, torches, bags, and belt pouches.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 11 - Specialist & Armoured Uniform - North East Region - (South)
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Armoured Uniform for the North East Region (South) including but not limited to, Patrol Wardens/Parking Enforcement Wardens, School Crossing Patrols, Environmental uniforms, tactical belts, equipment vests, trousers, gloves, torches, bags, and belt pouches.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 12 - Specialist & Armoured Uniform - National
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of Armoured Uniform for the whole of the UK including but not limited to, Patrol Wardens/Parking Enforcement Wardens, School Crossing Patrols, Environmental uniforms, tactical belts, equipment vests, trousers, gloves, torches, bags, and belt pouches.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 13 - Crisis Prevention Lot
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
All Awarded supplier(s) will be automatically awarded onto this Lot and be called off in the event of a National Emergency/Crisis.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The initial term is 48 months with an option to extend for an additional 1 x 24 months
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-005090
four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lots 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, & 9
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
1st Coverall
Kent
ME15 6TA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
04146587
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £73,200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lots 4, 5, 6, 10, 11 & 12
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bates Office Services Ltd
Kent
ME2 2LS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
3352929
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £73,200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lots 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, & 9
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Custom Planet Limited
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 5US
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
6722046
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £73,200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lots 1, 2, 4, & 5
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
D.R. Caswell
Billingham
TS23 4JA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
Companies House
01069129
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £73,200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Healthy Bean Ltd
London
SE7 7GS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
1248439
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £73,200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lots 3, 4, 5, & 6
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lion Safety Limited
Grangemouth
FK3 8WX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
SC498428
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £73,200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lots 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SMI INT Group Limited
Petersfield
GU32 3QB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
07644080
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £73,200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 6
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Graham & Sons Ltd
Carlisle
CA6 4SQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
00656879
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £73,200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lots 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, & 8
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Thomas Owen & Sons Ltd
Bradford
BS1 4RU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
Companies House
00543533
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £73,200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lots 7 & 9
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UKR General Trading Limited
Kent
ME17 4JD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
14902537
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £73,200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 3
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Workwear Express Ltd
Durham
DH1 1TF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
3743499
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £73,200,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NEPO is a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR15). The agreement will be available for use by all NEPO Members. A list of member organisations is available in the About section of the NEPO website at: www.nepo.org
This agreement will also be made available to all current and future NEPO Associate Members. Current Associate Members are listed in the Associate Member section of the NEPO website at: www.nepo.org/associate-membership/list
NEPO intends to make the resulting agreement available for use by all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) including but not limited to Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Registered Social Landlords and Registered Charities who have a need to purchase the above services.
Please see the following websites for further details:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education
https://www.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognised/recognised-bodies
http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/localauthorities.php
http://www.ukschoolsdirectory.net
https://www.gov.uk/find-school-in-england
https://education.gov.scot/ParentZone
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-academies-and-academy-projects-in-development
http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/institutions/
http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/unicoll/heis/
http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/unicoll/fecs/
http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure
http://www.scottishambulance.com/TheService/organised.aspx
http://www.hscni.net/index.php?link=trusts
http://www.scottishambulance.com/AboutUs/HowWeOrganised.aspx
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/A-ZOfCentralGovernment/index.htm
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/gov.htm
http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/local-councils-in-northern-ireland
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2012/02/2421/1
https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/contact
https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies
http://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
http://www.psni.police.uk/index.htm
http://www.scotland.police.uk/
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/archive/law-order/Police/PoliceServiceofScotland
http://www.fire.org.uk/fire-brigades.html
http://www.nifrs.org/areas-districts/
http://www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-area.aspx
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing
http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/pages/default.aspx
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/About_us/Regulation/Registering_charities_index.aspx
https://idea.org.uk/ http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/registerhomepage.aspx
http://www.sell2wales.gov.uk/Search/search_Auth.aspx
A complete list of permissible users is shown on the NEPO website below:
https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users
Organisations wishing to access the NEPO agreement will be required to register as an NEPO Associate Member in the first instance.
Further information can be found at: www.nepo.org
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO)
Northern Design Centre, Abbots Hill, Baltic Business Quarter
Gateshead
NE8 3DF
Country
United Kingdom