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Framework for the Provision of Batons
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Lot 1. Friction Lock Batons
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Framework Agreement for the provision of PSU Clothing and Equipment
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Lot 5. PSU Helmets & Lot 8. PSU Gloves
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PPE Workwear Uniform and Managed Services
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Lots 6, 7, 8, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 14 - All Chiltern Global Public Order Equipment and Accessories
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National Uniform Managed Service (NUMS)
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YPO Framework Agreements
We are part of the PPE Workwear, Uniform and Managed Services – 1204 framework agreement. Under this agreement, we are able to supply the following equipment:
Lot 6: Police, Security and Criminal Justice Protective Wear – Plus Optional Managed Service
Lot 7: Body Armour, Tactical Vests & Associated Accessories – Plus Optional Managed Service
- Lot 8: Personal Protection Equipment for Public Order Situations
- Sub Lot 8.1: Batons, Holders, Mountings & Carriage Systems including optional Repair and Disposal Service
- Sub Lot 8.2: Handcuffs, Straps & Restraint Equipment & Holders
- Sub Lot 8.3: Shields, Guards, Helmets & Accessories
- Lot 14: Accessories & Accoutrements
If you are interested in any of the aforementioned equipment for the emergency services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us, or speak with our YPO Category Buyer, Laura Megson on 07552 320097 or laura.megson@ypo.co.uk.
BlueLight Commercial Framework Agreements
We are a part of 2 BlueLight Commercial framework agreements:
- Batons: This framework supports forces with three different types of baton, of which we are approved suppliers for one, the Friction Lock Baton (Lot 1).
- PSU Clothing and Equipment: under this we approved suppliers for Lot 5: Helmets, and Lot 8: Gloves. This framework provides forces with a compliant route to market for PSU clothing and equipment.
If you are interested in sourcing equipment under this framework agreement, please contact us or speak to a member of the BlueLight Commercial Uniform and Equipment team at uniform@bluelight.police.uk.
Our equipment
We offer a wide range of equipment to police forces. This includes a full range of public order equipment, including our own riot shields and helmets, as well as the Vailos Fire Retardant Public Order Suit. In addition to this, we are UK distributors of the Bonowi baton.
Further to this, there are a wide range of products offered by Chiltern Global. This includes clothing, bags, and much more.
Why are police frameworks important?
Police Flameworks provide a structure for police procurement teams to purchase goods and services for their operational requirements. These are a crucial part of the way that police forces across the United Kingdom source equipment. Here are some of the key reasons why they are vital:
Compliance with Regulations: Frameworks ensure that procurement processes adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, such as public procurement laws. This helps avoid issues of non-compliance, which can lead to legal challenges or penalties.
Cost Efficiency: Frameworks often involve pre-negotiated contracts with suppliers, allowing police forces to benefit from economies of scale and better pricing. This can result in cost savings for public budgets.
Transparency and Fairness: Procurement frameworks promote fairness by offering a standardised process for evaluating bids and selecting suppliers. This transparency helps to ensure that contracts are awarded based on merit, not favouritism.Â
Time-Saving: With a framework in place, police forces can bypass lengthy tendering processes, as pre-approved suppliers and pricing structures are already established. This allows them to make faster purchasing decisions when urgent needs arise.
Risk Management: Frameworks often include suppliers who have undergone thorough vetting, reducing the risks associated with poor supplier performance, fraud, or failure to deliver.
Standardisation: Frameworks ensure that all products and services procured meet certain quality standards, which is crucial in sectors like policing, where consistency and reliability can impact public safety.
Innovation and Flexibility: Framework agreements can encourage innovation by including modern and flexible procurement solutions, allowing police forces to adopt the latest technologies or services that improve operational efficiency.
For police procurement, especially when purchasing critical equipment or services like those provided us, frameworks are essential in ensuring high standards, cost control, and operational efficiency.
