616_23 Personal Safety and Security Equipment

A Framework for the supply of personal safety and security equipment. Items bought through the framework are to be delivered in bulk to the ESPO Distribution Centre and to be delivered directly to individual ESPO customers in varying quantities on a national basis. • Lot 1 - Supply of Personal Safety and Security Equipment to ESPO distribution centre - Supply Method A - Stock Items • Lot 2 - Supply of Personal Safety and Security Equipment directly to ESPO customers - Supply Method B - Direct Delivery • Lot 3 - Supply of Safes directly to ESPO customers - Supply Method B - Direct Delivery The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated includes the option period. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated.