Decision details

GMP DN - A0946 PSU Clothing & Equipment

Decision Maker: GM Deputy Mayor, Treasurer GMCA

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Both suppliers have been awarded a place on the Bluelight Commercial national framework.

Decision:

The Deputy Mayor approves the award of a 2 year contract for PSU Clothing & Equipment, to Dimensions T/A MWUK and Michael Lupton Associates, with the option to extend for a further 4 years. The likely value of 6 years spend would be circa £3,150,000.

Alternative options considered:

Do nothing – rejected as non-compliant with Procurement Legislation and Chief Constable’s Financial Instructions.
• Undertake a bespoke procurement exercise (OJEU) –rejected as there is a suitable framework available.
• Extend current arrangements – rejected as non-compliant with Procurement Legislation and Chief Constable’s Financial Instructions.

Publication date: 19/03/2024

Date of decision: 13/03/2024