UK-Preston: Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Places for People Group Limited
4 The Pavilions, Port Way, Preston, PR2 2YB, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1772897200, Email: purchasing@placesforpeople.co.uk
Main Address: http://www.placesforpeople.co.uk, Address of the buyer profile: http://www.placesforpeople.co.uk
NUTS Code: UK
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: Yes.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Preston:-Occupational-clothing%2C-special-workwear-and-accessories./S5Y78E3394
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Preston:-Occupational-clothing%2C-special-workwear-and-accessories./S5Y78E3394 to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Places for People - Workwear, Corporate Wear and PPE Framework 2019
Reference Number: Not provided
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short description: Places for People are seeking to appoint suppliers of workwear, corporate wear and PPE products and services and as such, wish to form a framework which will be utilised and owned by Places for People. It is intended that this framework will be used for the Places for People’s and their group subsidiaries clothing needs. The initial term of the contract will be 24 months, with two (2) possible optional 12 month extensions, making a potential maximum contract term of three (4) years.

The framework will consist of three lots (1. PPE, 2. Workwear and 3. Corporate Wear). Up to 3 suppliers will be awarded per lot. The first-ranked suppliers on each lot will be tasked with providing the associated products and services to Places for People throughout the UK.

Deadline for submission of tender is 27th November 2019 - 12:00 (subject to change).
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 664,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Places for People are seeking to appoint up to a max of 9 suppliers onto a Workwear, Corporate & PPE framework, with up to 3 suppliers awarded per lot. The first ranked supplier on each lot will be awarded the Goods Agreement for each respective lot. This framework will be in the first instance used for the Places for People’s and their group subsidiaries workwear, corporate wear and PPE needs.

II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1

II.2.1) Title: Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Lot No: 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
35113000 - Safety equipment.
18143000 - Protective gear.
18444000 - Protective headgear.
18830000 - Protective footwear.
33631200 - Emollients and protectives.
33735100 - Protective goggles.
35113400 - Protective and safety clothing.
35113450 - Protective coats or ponchos.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Places for People Group wish to appoint contractors to supply and deliver Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Corporate Wear. This contract will be split into 3 lots:

Lot 1: Supply and Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
Lot 2: Supply and Delivery of Workwear and;
Lot 3: Supply and Delivery of Corporate Wear

Tenderers are permitted to submit a tender for each lot.

The provision of ‘Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)’ relates to clothing and products designated for protecting Places for People's employees against health or safety risks at work including (but not limted to) safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear, safety harnesses and respiratory protective equipment (RPE). In some cases, these will be branded i.e. helmet transfers. The successful suppliers will be able to demonstrate knowledge and compliance with safety regulations within the UK. Services include (but not limited to) delivery, ‘uniform packing’ and embroidery/tax tabbing. There is also an online ordering and reporting element required as part of this provision.

For this particular lot (Lot 1), Places for People are seeking the appointment of up to 3 contractors for the supply and delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by way of a Framework agreement. The first ranked supplier on this lot will be directly awarded the contract for Places for People's requirements. The second and third ranked suppliers will be awarded a position on the framework and will be available for mini competitions, ad-hoc supply and for the case of early termination of the first ranked supplier.

The framework will be in place for four (4) years, with the underlying Places for People being in place for 3 years, with an optional extension of a further 1 year period - making a possible contract term of 4 years.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: The framework will be in place for four (4) years, with the underlying Places for People being in place for 2 years, with an optional extension of a further 2 periods of 1 year each - making a possible contract term of 4 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S5Y78E3394
II.2) Description Lot No. 2

II.2.1) Title: Provision of Workwear
Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
18110000 - Occupational clothing.
18140000 - Workwear accessories.
18113000 - Industrial clothing.
18220000 - Weatherproof clothing.
35113400 - Protective and safety clothing.
18200000 - Outerwear.
18800000 - Footwear.
18830000 - Protective footwear.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Places for People Group wish to appoint contractors to supply and deliver Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Corporate Wear. This contract will be split into 3 lots:

Lot 1: Supply and Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
Lot 2: Supply and Delivery of Workwear and;
Lot 3: Supply and Delivery of Corporate Wear

Tenderers are permitted to submit a tender for each lot.

The provision of ‘Workwear’ relates to clothing designated for undertaking labour activities, including (but not limited to) T-Shirts, Polo Shirts, Work Trousers and Coats. Services include (but not limited to) delivery, ‘uniform packing’ and embroidery/tax tabbing. There is also an online ordering and reporting element required as part of this provision.

For this particular lot (Lot 2), Places for People are seeking the appointment of up to 3 contractors for the supply and delivery of Workwear by way of a Framework agreement. The first ranked supplier on this lot will be directly awarded the contract for Places for People's requirements. The second and third ranked suppliers will be awarded a position on the framework and will be available for mini competitions, ad-hoc supply and for the case of early termination of the first ranked supplier.

The framework will be in place for four (4) years, with the underlying Places for People being in place for 3 years, with an optional extension of a further 1 year period - making a possible contract term of 4 years.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: The framework will be in place for four (4) years, with the underlying Places for People being in place for 2 years, with an optional extension of a further 2 periods of 1 year each - making a possible contract term of 4 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 3

II.2.1) Title: Provision of Corporate Wear
Lot No: 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
18222000 - Corporate clothing.
18140000 - Workwear accessories.
18200000 - Outerwear.
18800000 - Footwear.
18830000 - Protective footwear.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Places for People Group wish to appoint contractors to supply and deliver Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Corporate Wear. This contract will be split into 3 lots:

Lot 1: Supply and Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
Lot 2: Supply and Delivery of Workwear and;
Lot 3: Supply and Delivery of Corporate Wear

Tenderers are permitted to submit a tender for each lot.

The provision of ‘Corporate Wear’ relates to clothing designated for the requirements of both reception staff and supervisors covering more formal attire such as blazers, shirts, dresses and skirts. Services include (but are not limited to) elements such as consultations, fitting days and product sample requests, delivery, ‘uniform packing’ and embroidery/tax tabbing. There is also an online ordering and reporting element required as part of this provision.

For this particular lot (Lot 3), Places for People are seeking the appointment of up to 3 contractors for the supply and delivery of Workwear by way of a Framework agreement. The first ranked supplier on this lot will be directly awarded the contract for Places for People's requirements. The second and third ranked suppliers will be awarded a position on the framework and will be available for mini competitions, ad-hoc supply and for the case of early termination of the first ranked supplier.

The framework will be in place for four (4) years, with the underlying Places for People being in place for 3 years, with an optional extension of a further 1 year period - making a possible contract term of 4 years.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: The framework will be in place for four (4) years, with the underlying Places for People being in place for 2 years, with an optional extension of a further 2 periods of 1 year each - making a possible contract term of 4 years.

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 9
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided


IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 27/11/2019 Time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Duration in month(s): 12

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 27/11/2019
Time: 12:30


Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used Yes
Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes
Electronic payment will be used Yes
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Preston:-Occupational-clothing%2C-special-workwear-and-accessories./S5Y78E3394

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S5Y78E3394
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
Crown Commercial Services
1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3454102222
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
High Court of England and Wales
Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 2079476000
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Crown Commercial Services
1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3454102222
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 28/10/2019

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