Storage and warehousing services

Tender description

The PCC is prepared to receive PQQ's for the Provision of a Managed Stores Service with a proposed contract period of 2 years, commencing on 1.4.2016, with an option of 3 possible 12-month extensions. The contract is for a service provision to Merseyside Police only and will not be open to other Police Forces. The existing stock is currently owned by the PCC and this situation will continue with any future successful Contractor. The Contractor will provide a managed service ensuring the secure storage, issue, alteration and distribution of uniform clothing, protective clothing and equipment to premises across the Force. In addition there is a requirement to provide a tailoring service, to include measuring all new recruits, alterations to uniforms and fitting of insignia. The Contractor will also be required to provide a managed printed stationery service that includes distribution to premises across the Force. The Contractor will also have responsibility for the storage and secure disposal of old or used uniform, equipment and obsolete printed stationery. Presently Body Armour management, including ordering, maintenance, fitting and recycling is provided directly by staff within the Force Procurement Department. During the period of the contract the Force may wish to transfer these functions to the successful contractor at a level of service provision and fee to be determined. A secure storage facility will be required for all uniform, equipment and printed stationery.