This framework agreement covers the supply of PPE, Clothing, Uniforms and First Aid equipment. This framework was set up to allow CPC and participating consortia members to purchase available items in a efficent and value added method. The framework is split into 5 lot as follows:

  • Lot 1: PPE - Headwear, Eyewear and Facewear, Hi Visibility Clothing, Ear Protection, Safety Footwear and Safety Gloves.
  • Lot 2: Clothing - PE Kits, Sports Clothing, Food Industry Clothing, Medical and Laboratory Clothing.
  • Lot 3: Uniforms - School Uniforms, Corporate Wear and Uniforms, Hair and Beauty Uniforms and Security Uniforms.
  • Lot 4: One Stop Shop - All suppliers awarded on this Lot have been awarded a place on Lot 1, 2 and 3.
  • Lot 5: First Aid - First Aid Kits and supplies, Eye and Burn Care, Health and Safety Gloves, Dressings and Wound Care, Bio Hazard and Hygiene and First aid Equipment.

Key Facts

Start date
10th May 2020
End date
9th May 2024

Key Benefits of this Framework

  1. Collaborative agreement – consolidation of spend
  2. A Multi Supplier Framework Agreement will ensure that Suppliers remain competitive through the life of the Framework Agreement
  3. Members have a compliant route to the market
  4. Time saving, members can use the framework rather than completing a full tender process
  5. Wide range of experienced suppliers
  6. More suppliers on the one stop shop than before
  7. A dedicated first aid lot
  8. Customer portal availability
  9. Personalisation services available

Tate Galleries sourced quality PPE at competitive prices

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Tate Galleries in London used CPC’s PPE, Clothing and Uniforms framework to source a range of PPE items to support the Galleries’ summer reopening

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Supplier Details

How can I use this Framework

Users of this framework will have the option to either undertake a further competition to determine the best value offer from their regional suppliers or conduct a direct award in line with the framework guidance. Direct award & further competition templates (complete with advice and guidance) is available to members utilising this framework agreement.

Further details can be found in the User Guide.

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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.

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Get a Quote

The CPC Quote Tool is free to use for all our members and offers quick, compliant access to all suppliers on our frameworks for purchases that fall below £214,904.

"The Quote Tool was easy to use and time saving, resulting in a straightforward process where we just had to put the details in once and could then use the reputable suppliers already recommended."

Deborah Anderson-Dixon, Finance Manager at Sir William Romney's School

For purchases that exceed £214,904, the CPC Sourcing Cloud is available that complies with the regulations to allow electronic tender returns whilst still being free to use for our members. Find out more about CPC Sourcing Cloud.

Use This Framework

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Don't have a user account? If your institution is already a member, you can create your own user account.

Sign up for free and use this framework

You can buy through our frameworks if your institution is a CPC member. It’s free to join if you are from a school, academy, multi-academy trust, college, university or you offer educational services.

CPC is owned by the education sector and our 89 frameworks are designed to save you money whilst being safe, easy to use and compliant. Your CPC membership also provides:

  • One-to-one procurement support
  • Fully funded CPD accredited procurement courses
  • The opportunity to get funding from our charity CPL Group

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Associated Documentation

The following documents are associated with this framework. Some are required for successful use of the framework and are clearly marked.

File Details Essential
User guideThis is required reading if you are considering using this framework. It tells you everything you need to know about the panel of providers, eligibility, running the mini-competition process, and evaluating bids. YesDownload
Further Competition DocumentThe attached template document should assist you with running your further competition and once completed should be sent to all suppliers on the relevant framework lot. YesDownload
Direct Award AgreementThis document is to be used where a direct award has been issued through the framework. YesDownload
Mini Competition ChecklistIt is recommended that members utilise this checklist when undertaking a mini-competition process to maximise the likelihood of obtaining a satisfactory quantity and quality of bid responses from suppliers YesDownload

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Contract Manager

The contracting authority for this framework is Crescent Purchasing Consortium.

Jane Edwards

  • Name: Jane Edwards
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