Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to agree arrangements for the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and corporate uniform, as part of the Council’s obligations under the Health and Safety Act 1974 to provide clothing and equipment to assist with a safer working environment.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Approve the proposals for the procurement of a contract for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Uniform in accordance with the strategy set out in the report; and

(ii)  Delegate authority to the Strategic Director for Customer, Commercial and Service Delivery, in consultation with Cabinet Member for Finance, Growth and Investment, the Strategic Director for Finance and Investment and the Director of Law and Governance, to conduct the procurement and award the contracts for the initial term and, if required, the period of extension to the successful bidder(s).