Uniform, Clothing and Associated Service

Framework scope

Uniform and Associated Services

• Workwear
• Ethnic wear including Turbans, Hijabs, ¾ Length Sleeved Tops and Full-Length Skirts
• Shoes – Safety EN ISO20345:2007
• Epaulettes and Sliders (including high visibility)
• Underwear (including high visibility)
• Underwear (including thermal)
• Fire Retardant Clothing
• Wet Weather Clothing
• Maternity Wear
• Plus Size Clothing

Associated Services:

• Decontamination Services
• Stock Management Systems
• Online Ordering
• Stockholding
• Range Redesign
• Spend Management
• Trial Management
• Garment Alteration and Repairs
• Refurbishment

Uniform and Clothing Accessories, Kit Bags and Footwear

• Utility Belts
• Irritant Spray Holder
• Warrant Cards Holders/Document Wallet/Pocket Notebook Covers
• Gaiters/Snoods
• Medal Ribbon
• Police Rank Insignia (metal option)
• Headwear Ribbon
• Embroidery Service
• Reflective Insignia (for PSU helmets)
• Velcro Badging (various wording including POLICE, STAFF etc)
• Safety Shoes/Boots/Vegan Alternative Option Safety Boots
• Helmet Bag/Holdall
• Tactical Pads
• Public Order Riot Gear and Equipment
• Batons and Handcuffs
• Shields and Helmets
• Mounted Public Order Gear
• Blunt Trauma Guards
• Flame Retardant Undergloves
• Safety Shoes/Boots/Vegan Alternative Option Safety Boots

What are the benefits of using this framework?

• All our frameworks are free to access
• This framework is fully compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015
• Authorised participants can re-open competition within the framework, removing the need for a full tender exercise or lengthy supplier evaluation each time they have a uniform, clothing and associated services requirement, saving time and costs associated with procurement exercises.
• Direct Award capability – giving you a quick, easy and PCR15 compliant route to procurement.
• The terms and conditions are safe and designed to protect you
• Free and full support on using the framework through the Procurement Services team.
• You are able to benefit from aggregated spend and lower pricing based on the value of the overall contract, even on low spend orders.
• The framework will be managed and monitored by Procurement Services (acting for Kent County Council) on behalf of our customers and your views and requirements will be taken into account when reviewing and developing the contract.

Who can use this framework?

All public bodies have access to this framework with the agreement of the contracting authority. Those organisations who may wish to access this framework will be the police service, the fire service, the NHS & NHS Trusts, third sector organisations, academic centres (including Academies), publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland. The framework is also open for use by all other local authorities and public sector bodies.