The purpose of the PPE and Clothing framework is to give EU cover and to allow CPC and participating Consortia members to purchase at substancial and demonstrable discounts, relative to the marketplace throughout the terms of the framework agreement.

The agreement is for Supply of Personal Protection, First Aid Kits, Equipment and Accessories, Corporate Wear and Uniforms, School Uniforms & PE Kits, Security Uniforms, Hair and Beauty Uniforms, Sports Clothing, Food Industry Clothing, Medical and Laboratory Clothing and a One Stop Shop, split over ten lots. The Suppliers on the One Stop Shop have been successful in all 9 lots.

It was awarded on 10th May 2016 and runs to 9th May 2019.

Key Benefits of this Framework

• Compliant with OJEU Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)
• Choice of Provider
• Time Saving & Easy to Use
• CPC Contract Manager Assistance & Support
• Framework Specific User Guide
• Average savings of 12.70% (as at June 2016) Download Savings Summary

How can I use this Framework

CPC typically recommend that members undertake a further competition considering their own particular requirements, however please see the framework user guide for further details.

If you require support in running a further competition via this framework, Tenet Services can help. Tenet offer a nationwide service specialising in assisting education establishments to complete further competitions.

Tenet are part of the Crescent Purchasing Group of Companies and operate on a not-for-profit basis.

Go to Tenet Services

Get a Quote

The CPC Quote Tool is free to use for all our members and offers quick, compliant access to all suppliers on the framework. For more complex procurements, the CPC Sourcing Cloud is available to offer enhanced features such as having a full audit trail and allowing electronic returns whilst still being free to use for our members.

You will need to sign in to use the CPC Quote Tool

Contract Manager

The contracting authority for this framework is Crescent Purchasing Consortium.