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SFRSBoard/Report/CommodityStrategy of 80 Version 1.0: 23/06/2017 ProvisionofStructuralFirefighterPPE

Report No: B/FCS/09-17

Agenda Item: 14

Report to: THE BOARD OF SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

Meeting Date: 29 JUNE 2017

Report Title: COMMODITY STRATEGY: PROVISION OF STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE).

Report Classification:

FOR APPROVAL

Prepared by: Stephen McDonagh, Procurement Manager

Sponsored by: Sarah O’Donnell, Director of Finance and Contractual Services

Presented by: Sarah O’Donnell, Director of Finance and Contractual Services

Links to Strategy

SFRS Strategic Plan 2016-19 SFRS Corporate Procurement Strategy 2016-18

Governance Route for Report Meeting Date Comment

Strategic Leadership Team 12 June 2017 For approval

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Board 29 June 2017 For approval

1 Purpose

1.1

The purpose of this report is to advise and seek the approval of the Board for the proposed route to market for the procurement of firefighter structural personal protective equipment (PPE).

2 Background

2.1 2.2 2.3

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was in the process of undertaking a bespoke procurement for Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment. Following legal challenge, it has been necessary to abandon this procurement process. Existing supply channels are based on legacy arrangements, for which contracts have expired. This has been further complicated through the legal process. It is intended to undertake a full replacement of fire kit over the next 4 years (commencing in 2017/18) to ensure a consistent ensemble and standard across Scotland. This cannot be commenced until new contractual arrangements are in place. In the meantime, as the last full replacement in most legacy services was around 10 years ago, the cost of repairing existing kit is increasing, while the appearance is deteriorating, albeit any repaired kit is of course fit for purpose.

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

The Board of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service



2.4 2.5

As a result there is now an urgent requirement to secure a new contract for the supply of Structural Firefighting PPE. The decision to abandon this procurement, which was intended to establish a long term contract, gives a new opportunity to undertake a full review of PPE requirements as the original specification was developed some time ago. The role of a firefighter is evolving, and continues to do so. As such it is necessary that the provision of PPE equips our personnel for the varied duties they are expected to perform. New developments in the layering of garments may offer alternatives which provide additional comfort while maximising protection and improving value for money.

3 Main Report and Discussion

3.1 3.2

3.3 3.4 3.5

Following the abandonment of the procurement exercise, a User Intelligence Group (UIG) was established with the purpose of understanding the supply arrangements in place which would assist SFRS with the immediate requirement for PPE whilst ensuring flexibility in supply which would allow for a review of long term PPE supply. The Commodity Strategy, as attached at Appendix 1, details the options considered by the UIG for the supply of PPE:

Use of Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Framework for Firefighter PPE

Use of Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation Framework for Firefighter PPE.

Use of Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority Framework for Firefighter PPE

Use Integrated Clothing Project

Undertake SFRS bespoke tender exercise The strategy proposes the use of Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Fire Authority Framework as the most effective and efficient route for SFRS both in the short term for its immediate requirements to introduce a single standardised approach to firefighter PPE across the service, whilst allowing flexibility to review PPE requirements in the medium / long term. The framework is a single supplier framework which allows SFRS to make a direct award without the need for further competition. The use of the framework is in compliance with relevant procurement legislation.

4 Key Strategic Implications

4.1 4.1.1

Financial The total anticipated capital cost, based on a four year roll out programme is estimated at a minimum of £14.7million inclusive of VAT based on current firefighter numbers of 6982. This will be funded from the capital budget. There will be additional cost incurred through normal fair wear and tear.

4.2 4.2.1

Legal Legislation relevant to the proposed procurement exercise has been considered in the drafting of the Commodity Strategy.

4.3 4.3.1

Performance A robust contract management regime will be applied to the proposed contractual arrangements.



4.4 4.4.1

Environmental & Sustainability A Sustainability Impact Assessment has been undertaken and is included in the Commodity Strategy.

4.5 4.5.1 4.5.2

Workforce The contract resulting from the proposed procurement exercise will enable the standardisation of structural PPE thereby ensuring a uniform approach across SFRS. The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) have been consulted in the drafting of the Commodity Strategy.

4.6 4.6.1 4.6.2

Health & Safety Health and Safety have been consulted in the drafting of the Commodity Strategy and are represented on the User Intelligence Group (UIG). The proposed contractual arrangements will result in the standardisation of firefighter structural PPE across SFRS.

4.7 4.7.1

Timing A project plan is detailed in the Commodity Strategy.

4.8 4.8.1

Equalities A copy of the Equality Impact Assessment carried out by Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority is contained within the Commodity Strategy

4.9 4.9.1

Risk A risk analysis exercise has been undertaken and is detailed within the Commodity Strategy.

4.10 4.10.1 4.10.2

Communications & Engagement A User Intelligence Group (UIG) has been set up and consulted in the drafting of the Commodity Strategy. The UIG contains membership from Asset Management, Response and Resilience, Health and Safety, Equalities and Diversity, Procurement and FBU. The UIG will be responsible for the provision of firefighter structural PPE from project initiation to contract award and roll-out, including contract management throughout the lifetime of the contract.

4.11 4.11.1

Training Suitable training shall be provided to firefighters in the use of the new PPE.

5 Recommendation

5.1

The Board is asked to approve the following recommendation(s);

That the Commodity Strategy, as attached at Appendix 1, be approved.

That the single supplier framework established by Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority be used for the supply of Firefighter PPE.

6 Core Brief

6.1

The Director of Finance and Contractual Services presented the Commodity Strategy for the proposed route to market to secure the supply of firefighter structural PPE which will lead to the introduction of a single standard for firefighter structural PPE across SFRS, whilst allowing flexibility in the review of PPE requirements in the medium to long term.



7 Appendices/Further Reading

7.1

Appendix 1 - Commodity Strategy for the Provision of Structural Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).



APPENDIX 1

Commodity Profile and Strategy

Provision of Structural Firefighter

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Commodity Ref: F1A-001-1718



Contents

Page 4 Version Control 5 – 6 Executive Summary 7 – 8

9

10

11

12 - 17

Introduction

Background

UIG Charter

UIG Membership

Current status of Commodity / Contracts

18

19

Strategic Commodity Objectives

Project Plan

20

21

22

23 - 25

26 - 31

32 – 36

37 – 38

39

40 – 42

43

44

45 – 46

47 – 49

50

Total Cost of Ownership Considerations

Current Spend Profile

Known Future Requirements

Supply Market Overview

Options Decision Matrix and Summary

Opportunity Assessment

Supplier Profile Analysis

Commodity Classification

Sustainability Impact

Government Buying Standards

Equality and Diversity

Risk Analysis

Contract Management

Management Approval / Sign-Off



Appendices

Appendix A: Procurement Project Plan

Appendix B: Sustainability Impact Assessment

Appendix C: Equality impact Assessment

Background Papers

Background Paper 1: Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) Framework

Background Paper 2: Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Framework

Background Paper 3: Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority Framework

Background Paper 4: Integrated Clothing Guide (ICP) Product Guide

Background Paper 5: Report from the Department for Communities and Local

Government. ‘Fire and rescue procurement aggregation and

collaboration’. A joint research project with the Chief Fire

Officers Association



Version Control

Version # Updated By Date Updated Change Details

1 Donna Fallon 26.05.2017 Initial Document

2 Donna Fallon 30.05.2017 Changes following Director Review

3 Stephen McDonagh 31.05.17 Update following Director / Head of Service review

4 Stephen McDonagh 08.06.17 Procurement Manager Update

5 Stephen McDonagh 22.06.17 Update to roll out programme



Executive Summary

Commodity Definition

Provision for the supply and delivery of Firefighter Structural Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Current Status Various historical agreements in place throughout SFRS, however there are no formal contracts in place.

Current Spend £2.4m per annum

Project Scope Provision of Full Structural Ensemble

Projected Spend Capital budget provision has been agreed for the Provision of Firefighter PPE. The total anticipated Capital cost based on a four year roll out programme will be estimated at £14.7m based on firefighter numbers of 6982 This will be funded from the Capital Budget throughout a four year period. There will also be an additional cost for fair wear and tear, which is unknown at this time and is not reflected in the costs shown.

Strategic Options - Recommendation and Reasoning

It is proposed that SFRS sign up to the use of the Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority Single Supplier Framework which is supported by 20 UK Fire and Rescue Services and which is available to use by all UK Fire and Rescue Services. This will involve the direct award to Bristol Uniforms for the Provision of Personal Protective Equipment for Firefighters for an initial contract period of four (4) years with the option to extend for four (4) further one (1) year periods to a maximum of eight (8) years. The initial four (4) year contract period will account for a roll-out programme which will lead to the standardisation of firefighter structural PPE across SFRS. It will be possible to review the provision of Structural Firefighter PPE throughout the life of the contract, subject to new wearer requirements, technological innovations and continuous improvement (including benefits realisation and product innovation). In order to achieve this, the contract will be reviewed before the end of the initial four (4) year period prior to exercising any extension. The contractor will also be required to produce a benefits realisation plan and best value review which will be consistent with the Kent and Medway Framework Agreement. This will be measured through regular contract management meetings.

Anticipated Benefits To provide Structural Firefighter PPE to meet the needs of SFRS. Ensure appropriate protection for SFRS Operational Personnel Single National Contract for the whole of SFRS Reduced Purchase to Pay costs through rationalising the supply base Collaborative Working Improved Contract Management Contract awarded in compliance with procurement legislation



Project Risks Timescales not being met. Changes to standards/legislation throughout term of Contract. Economic environment Change in SFRS requirements. Business continuity Each of these is discussed within the document.



Introduction

Structural Firefighters Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is an essential part of operational equipment and is fundamental to the safety of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) crews attending a wide range of operational incidents. These incidents can include but not limited to Structural Fire Fighting, Outdoor Fire Fighting (including fields, woods, forests etc.), Road Traffic Collisions, NonFire related Rescues and any other incidents which form part of SFRS operational requirements. The primary use of the Structural Firefighters PPE is to provide sufficient protection to SFRS crews. Asset Management has the responsibility for ensuring that the Full Structural Ensemble continuously meets performance and safety requirements. To deliver the objectives of the project, a User Intelligence Group has been created to gather knowledge and expertise from a cross-functional team. This document describes the proposed commodity strategy for procuring Structural Fire Fighting PPE comprising Full Structural Ensemble and associated care and maintenance arrangements for the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service. The information in this document has been collated from the following data sources:

Knowledge and expertise of Asset Management personnel

Knowledge and expertise of Health & Safety personnel

Knowledge and expertise of Response & Resilience personnel

Knowledge and expertise of Equality & Diversity personnel

Knowledge and expertise of Procurement personnel

Fire Brigades Union (FBU)

Spend Data from SFRS

Report from the Department for Communities and Local Government. ‘Fire and

rescue procurement aggregation and collaboration’. A joint research project with

the Chief Fire Officers Association.

Kent and Medway Fire & Rescue Service Framework Agreement for the provision of

Personal Protective Equipment for Firefighters.

YPO Framework Agreement for the supply of Structural Firefighters PPE (Including

Fully Leased Managed Services)

ESPO Framework Agreement for the Provision of Personal Protective Equipment &

Clothing (Lot 7 – Firefighters Personal Protective Equipment)

Integrated Clothing Project (ICP)



Key documents used to support the forming of the strategy detailed in this document are as follows:

YPO Framework Agreement Guide for the supply of Structural Firefighters PPE

(Including Fully Leased Managed Services) (Background Paper 1)

ESPO Framework Agreement Guide for the Provision of Personal Protective

Equipment & Clothing (Lot 7 – Firefighters Protective (Background Paper 2)

Kent and Medway Fire & Rescue Service Invitation to Tender for the provision of

Personal Protective Equipment for Firefighters. (Background Paper 3)

Integrated Clothing Project (ICP) product guide (Background Paper 4)

Report from the Department for Communities and Local Government. ‘Fire and

rescue procurement aggregation and collaboration’. A joint research project with

the Chief Fire Officers Association. (Background Paper 5)

Throughout this document all financial figures are quoted inclusive of VAT



Background

SFRS was in the process of undertaking a bespoke procurement for Structural Firefighter Personal

Protective Equipment. Unfortunately, following legal challenge, it has been necessary to abandon

this procurement process. Existing supply channels are based on legacy arrangements, for which

contracts have expired. This has been further complicated through the legal process.

It is intended to undertake a full replacement of fire kit over the next 4 years (commencing in

2017/18) to ensure a consistent ensemble and standard across Scotland, coupled with consistent

care and maintenance arrangements. This cannot be commenced until a new contract is in place.

In the meantime, as the last full replacement in most legacy services was around 10 years ago, the

cost of repairing existing kit is increasing, while the appearance is deteriorating, albeit any repaired

kit is of course fit for purpose.

As a result there is now an urgent requirement to secure a supply of Structural Firefighter PPE.

Looking to the longer term, the decision to abandon this procurement, which was intended to

establish a long term contract, gives a new opportunity to undertake a full review of PPE

requirements for the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service, as the original specification was developed

some time ago. The role of a firefighter is evolving, and continues to do so. As such it is necessary

that the provision of PPE equips our personnel for the varied duties they are expected to perform.

New developments in the layering of garments may offer alternatives which provide additional

comfort while maximising protection and improving value for money.

This commodity strategy is primarily focussed on the immediate requirement to secure a supply for

the short and medium term, while seeking to ensure flexibility for the longer term.



User Intelligence Group (UIG) Charter

Group Objectives Scope & Activities Key Areas for Success Measures

Agree on the best approach for SFRS to procure Structural Firefighter PPE based on the initial urgent requirement.

Standardisation of structural firefighter PPE across SFRS

To ensure the provision of Structural Firefighter PPE on an on-going basis in order to maintain the operational capability of SFRS.

To provide efficiency savings where possible

Flexible solution to enable the medium /long term review of firefighter PPE

Taking account of the urgency surrounding the provision of Structural Firefighter PPE and the current stock levels, SFRS have an immediate requirement to ensure that service delivery requirements are met in terms of providing crews with maximum protection in line with the required standards and costs. Any contract established will be flexible enough to deal with any future review of firefighter PPE in the medium / long term.

Compliant contract in place to ensure that operational capability can be maintained. Standardisation of Firefighter PPE throughout SFRS. Single National Contract across SFRS Reduction in current revenue costs associated with service / maintenance of Structural Firefighter PPE. Flexible contract to account for future review of PPE

Contract in place within timescales to allow for roll out also ensuring suitable PPE is provided to SFRS crews.

Deliverables

Contract in place to allow SFRS to maintain operational capability in relation to the provision of Structural Firefighter PPE by the end of June 2017. Contract in place which is flexible in medium / long term to account for future review of PPE.

Milestones

Agree proposed route to market

Complete Award Report and Award Letter

Appoint contractor

Pre-implementation meeting with contractor

Agree roll-out programme

Initial Order placed

On-going contract management



UIG Membership

Provision of Structural Firefighter PPE

Name Location Department Role Email

Donna Fallon

Cambuslang

Procurement UIG Lead [email protected]

Stephen McDonagh,

Cambuslang

Procurement Procurement Manager

[email protected]

George Brown

Cambuslang

Procurement UIG Procurement Support

[email protected]

Roddy MacKinnon

Cambuslang

Asset Management

UIG Client Lead

[email protected]

Alex McAllister

Cambuslang

Asset Management

UIG Member

[email protected]

Des Oakes Cambuslang

Response & Resilience

UIG Member

[email protected]

Julie Harkins

Cambuslang

Health & Safety

UIG Member

[email protected]

Denise Rooney

Equality & Diversity

UIG Member

[email protected]

Dave Hart External Fire Brigades Union (FBU)

UIG Member

[email protected]

The members of the User Intelligence Group will be responsible for the Provision of Structural

Firefighter PPE from project initiation to contract award including full contract management

throughout the lifetime of the contract.

mailto:[email protected]












Current Status of Commodity / Contracts

1 – Commodity Definition

Commodity Name Definition

Structural Firefighter PPE with Associated Care and Maintenance Arrangements

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have a legal duty in line with the PPE Regulations 2016 to ensure that its operational personnel are provided with suitable personal protective equipment which will enable them to attend a variety of incidents including but not limited to Structural Fire Fighting, Outdoor Fire Fighting (including fields, woods, forests etc.), Road Traffic Collisions, Non Fire related Rescues and any other incidents which form part of SFRS operational requirements. These incidents can involve direct exposure to fire, exposure to radiant, convective and heat transference caused by compression, liquids including chemicals, oils, fuels, firefighting foams and water including seawater. The following structural firefighter PPE will be included within the contract:

Helmet

Fire Hood

Fire Tunics & Over trousers

Fire Gloves

Boots




2 – Current Contracts

Contract Detail Contract Scope Expiry Date

Ballyclare Ltd There is no formal contract in place – Legacy Supplier Fire Tunic and Over trouser Flash Hood Boots

N/A

Bristol Uniforms Limited There is no formal contract in place – Legacy Supplier Fire Tunic and Over trouser

N/A

Rosenbauer UK Plc There is no formal contract in place – Legacy Supplier Helmet

N/A

MSA (Britain) Ltd There is no formal contract in place – Legacy Supplier Helmet

N/A

Eagle Technical Products Ltd There is no formal contract in place – Legacy Supplier Flash Hood

N/A

Southcombe Brothers Ltd There is no formal contract in place – Legacy Supplier Gloves

N/A

Procoves Sas (Wells Lamont Europe)

There is no formal contract in place – Legacy Supplier Gloves

N/A

Jolly Scarpe S.P.A There is no formal contract in place – Legacy Supplier Boots

N/A

Goliath Footwear Ltd There is no formal contract in place – Legacy Supplier Boots

N/A




3. Relevant Legislation

Procurement Legislation

The rules on procurement within the EU derive from two main sources: i. The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)

ii. EU procurement directives

Most public procurement contracts are governed by the TFEU, which implies the need for transparent and non-discriminatory procurement procedures that treats all suppliers equally. TFEU contains general rules that, amongst other things, prohibit member states from discriminating against other member states e.g. reserving contracts for domestic firms. TFEU has a direct effect which means that its rules are applicable and enforceable in member states without the need for any domestic legislation.

The principles of TFEU apply in principle, (but with limited exceptions) to all public procurement measures and all types of public contracts, including those below relevant EU procurement directive thresholds (where there is cross border interest).

The TFEU principles alone are considered insufficient to ensure open and fair access to member states domestic markets. In particular it was considered necessary for contracts to be awarded by transparent procedures so that authorities awarding public contracts could not hide discriminatory actions under some other discretionary measures.

To ensure fair and transparent procedures, the EU adopted procurement directives (a directive is a form of legislation that requires member states to ensure that it has adopted appropriate laws within its own legal system to implement the rules of the Directive) which regulate the award procedures for public sector contracts in excess of relevant thresholds. These require, for example that member states should advertise their contract across Europe and award them using only commercial criteria. The procurement directives adopted by the EU contained detailed procedural rules for the award of contract but contain no provisions on remedies or enforcement i.e. what happens when the rules are breached. This is covered separately in the remedies directives.

For the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service the relevant Legislation which regulates its procurement activity is as follows:

Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014

Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016

Please Note: The Proposed Framework Agreement was carried out under the following Legislation:

Public Contract Regulations 2015: Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority being an English public body are required to comply with English procurement legislation.



Health & Safety Legislation Employers have a general duty under Section 2 of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to ensure, so far is as reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of their employees at work. In addition, Section 7 requires employees to take reasonable care of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by what they do or fail to do at work. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 obliges Fire and Rescue Authorities, amongst other things:

to make suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to the health and safety of

firefighters to which they are exposed whilst on duty (regulation3(1)(a));

to implement any preventative and protective measures on the basis of the principles

specified in the Regulation (regulation 4);

to make arrangements for the effective planning, organisation, control, monitoring and

review of the preventative and protective measures (regulation 5) and

to provide such health surveillance as is appropriate having regard to the risks to health

and safety which are identified by the risk assessment (regulation 6).

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 obliges Fire and Rescue Authorities:

to ensure that work equipment is constructed or adapted as to be suitable for the purpose

for which it is used or provided (regulation 4(1)).

to have regard to the working conditions and to the risks to the health and safety of

firefighters which exist in the premises in which the equipment is to be used and any

additional risk posed by the use of that equipment (regulation 4(2)).

The Regulations also contain provision about maintenance, inspection, specific risks, information and instruction and training regarding work equipment. The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992 obliges fire and rescue authorities to ensure that suitable personal protective equipment is provided to firefighters (regulation 4(1)). The Regulations contain provision as to the suitability of PPE, compatibility of PPE, assessment of PPE, maintenance and replacement of PPE, storage for PPE, information, instruction and training regarding the PPE and the use of PPE. Any PPE purchased by SFRS must comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002 and by ‘CE’ marked by the manufacturer to show that it satisfied certain essential safety requirements and, in some cases, has been tested and certified by an approved body.



Strategic Commodity Objectives

Objectives Implementation of this strategy is intended to address the following key objectives:

Ensure continued maximum protection for SFRS operational personnel

To consolidate and standardise the provision of Structural Firefighter PPE

To achieve economies of scale and best value whilst collaborating with similar

organisations

To appoint a single supplier to supply Structural Firefighter PPE to the SFRS

To appoint a single supplier for care and maintenance of PPE

Have a single National Contract in place

Enable future review of PPE requirement in the medium/ long term

In striving to achieve these objectives, the strategy will also seek to consider impacts upon:

The long term competition in the provision of Structural Firefighter PPE in the

marketplace

The need for continuity of service provision between current and proposed

contracts.

The need for choice and flexibility to be retained in order to address certain, specific

needs of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.



Project Plan

Appendix A – Procurement Project Plan is attached to this document.



Total Cost of Ownership: Considerations

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is calculated by researching, estimating and calculating all costs

and benefits over the whole-of-life. There is no standard formula that is used for TCO calculations

as what needs to be taken into account varies relative to the nature of the procurement. The

following are the types of costs that may be taken into consideration when assessing the best

value solution for the provision of Structural Firefighter PPE.

Acquisition

Initial Purchase Price

Delivery costs

Operation

Servicing and maintenance costs.

General repairs as and when required

Consumables

Disposal

Disposal costs

Removal costs



Current Spend Profile

The current estimated annual spend for the provision of Structural Firefighter PPE throughout the

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is given below.

Description Estimated Annual Cost

Helmets £77,000

Fire Hoods £40,100

Fire Tunics & Trousers £1,476,800

Gloves £145,400

Boots £192,700

Consumables £90,000

Care & Maintenance Costs

£365,000

Total

£2,387,000

The figures detailed above are based on the SFRS legacy position whereby current kit is reaching

its end of useful life and there are approximately 70 – 100 tunics and leggings being replaced on a

monthly basis. Repair costs reflect the age of the legacy kit.

Figures also reflect previous recruitment campaigns undertaken by SFRS.

Going forward, these costs are expected to reduce following the roll out programme of new kit.



Known Future Requirements

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have an immediate urgent requirement for Structural

Firefighters PPE in order to ensure continued maximum protection for SFRS crews and to also

ensure maximum operational effectiveness.

It is the intention of SFRS to conduct a full replacement of existing PPE over a four-year period,

thereby ensuring a standardisation of firefighter PPE across SFRS. Following this period, any kit

will be replaced as and when required.

The four (4) year roll-out, which is based upon projected capital funding over this period, impacts

upon the proposed initial contract period, which is recommended to be four (4) years followed by

four optional 1 year periods applied at the discretion of SFRS. This optional contract period offers

SFRS flexibility to review future requirements over the medium / long terms taking account of other

optional elements of the framework such as the layered jacket.

The precise details of the roll-out programme will be finalised after consideration of the future

capital budget and subject to discussions with the proposed supplier of the PPE with regard to

compatibility of existing PPE with the proposed new PPE.

Over the four-year initial period of the contract, it is anticipated that each firefighter will be issued

with the following new items of PPE at the cost shown below (based on current numbers of

firefighters of 6643):

Item of PPE Firefighter Numbers Number to be issued to each firefighter

Number of units to be issued

Tunic 6982 2 13884

Trousers 6982 2 13884

Flash Hood 6982 2 13884

Helmet 6982 1 6982

Gloves 6982 2 13884

Boots 6982 2 13884



Supply Market Overview

The supplier market for firefighter PPE in the UK and Europe is a specialised and fairly compact

market with a small number of dominant suppliers and sub-contractors.

Within the UK, the main suppliers for firefighter PPE are the manufacturer’s Bristol Uniforms Ltd

and Ballyclare Limited.

Structural Firefighter protective clothing comprises 3 layers: outer layer, moisture barrier and thermal barrier with the main manufacturers of structural firefighter PPE working in collaboration with leading fibre producers and fabric manufacturers to produce the final product.

There are a number of different outer layer fabrics used by PPE manufacturers which include various DuPont Nomex products, Hainsworth products, Kermel, Ibena and various PBI Performance Products.

Moisture barriers, which perform a dual purpose of preventing the ingress of water whilst also allowing perspiration and heat to escape resulting in a reduction in heat stress for the wearer, are mainly produced by Gore and Stedfast and then supplied to the PPE manufacturers.

Thermal barrier suppliers are numerous and the final choice can come down to the preference of the manufacturers taking account of the end users performance requirements.

All of the main suppliers for fire kit and associated PPE are represented on all the Frameworks

which SFRS have examined as options for the delivery of SFRS requirements. Similarly, these

firms were invited to tender in the recently abandoned tender exercise undertaken by SFRS.

Details of suppliers on existing frameworks / contracts are as follows:

ESPO: Hunter Apparel / Longworth / Alexandra / William Sugden

YPO Lot 8 (Complete Head to Toe Ensemble): Ballyclare Limited / Bristol Uniforms Ltd / Hunter Apparel Solutions Ltd / Iturri Ltd / / Rosenbauer UK Ltd /

Integrated Clothing Project: Bristol Uniforms Ltd

Kent and Medway FRS: Bristol Uniforms Ltd

Where for example the Framework states a single provider of all PPE requirements, this is

provided on the basis of a single contractor (normally the manufacturer of fire kit) being responsible

for the supply of all items. The main contractor then establishes sub-contractor arrangements with

manufacturers / distributers of other items e.g. fire gloves / fire hoods / fire boots etc. to ensure

delivery of all required items.

One of the main drivers for a single contractor for all items is that it addresses the issue of PPE

compatibility and places the risk of ensuring this is achieved with the contractor rather than the

individual Fire Service. Firefighter garments not only have to provide the highest level of wearer

protection in their own right, but need to perform equally well when used in conjunction with head-



to-toe apparel including helmets, boots, gloves and flash hoods. By requiring the contractor to

consider compatibility, it is then up to the contractor to select products which provide head-to-toe

protection whilst ensuring there are no issues of inter-operability between individual items of PPE.

A single supplier solution allows always for a greater focus on contract management through the

avoidance of having to deal with multiple suppliers. Stock management and supplier performance

thereby become easier to manage. In the longer term, it also allows for partnership working and

the development of benefit realisation programmes over the life of the contract.

Single supplier framework provision tends to lead to the award of contract provision to the larger

manufacturers of fire kit as only these organisations have the necessary supply chain

arrangements in existence to ensure the delivery of a contract of such magnitude and for

computability issues whereby fire kit is the main item of PPE and expense which all others must be

compatible with.

Award to a single supplier was the approach being proposed by SFRS in the recently abandoned

procurement exercise. Similarly, it was the approach used in the Integrated Clothing Project,

which was established by the former Firebuy and is the approach used in the Kent and Medway

Fire and Rescue Framework.

Other frameworks, (ESPO, YPO) offer the ability to define a bespoke user specification but they

will require the undertaking of further competition, which will involve, development of the Invitation

to Tender, sample testing and practical evaluation in order to establish a preferred contractor.

There is therefore a risk that the issues which forced SFRS to abandon its recent procurement

exercise will again be present when undertaking such competitive actions.

Similarly, this would also be the case were SFRS to undertake its own new OJEU procurement

exercise. It should also be noted that should SFRS undertake its own tender exercise, the firms

invited to tender would most likely reflect those firms present on the YPO framework. This is

based on the experience of the recently abandoned tender exercise undertaken by SFRS.

When SFRS commenced its tender exercise almost 4 years ago, there were very limited options

available in the use of other collaborative contractual arrangements for firefighter PPE, with the

main collaborative contract available being the Integrated Clothing Project, which Scottish legacy

services had ruled out participating in due to the cost prohibitive nature of the contract.

Due to the drive by CFOA Procurement Work stream, there is now an increasing number of

collaborative ventures within the wider UK Fire and Rescue Sector which offer greater opportunity

for the Sector to undertake collective procurement. For example, the option of Kent and Medway

FRS framework, the development of which was supported by 20 FRS and is available for all UK

FRS to use, only becomes available for use on 8 June 2017.



Options Decision Matrix & Summary

The following options for the provision of Structural Firefighter PPE are available and have been

considered. The benefits/concerns associated with each are noted below:

Procurement Route

Do nothing Use existing framework Develop bespoke contract

Benefits & Concerns

Benefits:

Not an appropriate consideration, SFRS have an immediate requirement for Firefighter PPE and stock levels are rapidly reducing. Concerns:

There are no contracts in place

SFRS PPE stock levels are low and will have an impact of service delivery

Reduced leverage with suppliers

More complex supplier management

Possible higher prices

YPO Framework PPE Benefits

Develop bespoke specification in line with Framework Conditions.

Procurement timescales shorter than bespoke tender exercise.

General specification requirements developed in 2016.

Continuation of supply.

Reduction in non-contract spend within 6-9 months.

Concerns

Mini-competition would need to be undertaken including evaluations, trials etc. Average minimum 4-6months.

Reduced flexibility to ensure SFRS needs are met.

Pricing and specification may be restricted which may not fully support SFRS needs.

Supplier management is carried out under the terms of the framework agreement which is not as robust as SFRS model.

Legal issues experienced in recently abandoned tender exercise may still exist.

English law applies ESPO Framework PPE Benefits

Develop bespoke specification in line with Framework Conditions.

Procurement timescales shorter than bespoke tender exercise.

Continuation of supply.

Reduction in non-contract spend within 6-9 months.

Concerns

Mini-competition would need to

Benefits:

Maintains flexibility to SFRS needs.

Maximises savings

Bespoke contract tailored to the needs of SFRS

Concerns:

Timescales to implement are lengthy (approx. 9-12 months)

Does not meet SFRS immediate requirement for Fire Fighter PPE

Potential legal challenges due to nature of the market



be undertaken including evaluations, trials etc. Average minimum 4-6 months.

Reduced flexibility to ensure SFRS needs.

Pricing and specification may be restricted which may not fully support SFRS needs.


Legal issues experienced in recently abandoned tender exercise may still exist.

A number of general PPE suppliers on the framework rather than major manufacturers.

Risk that suppliers may not be able to deliver the size of contract required by SFRS.

English law applies Kent and Medway Fire & Rescue Framework PPE Benefits

Direct award from Single Supplier Framework fully compliant with procurement legislation

Procurement timescales shorter than mini-competition from YPO / ESPO frameworks.

Specification created in 2017

Continuation of supply

Reduction in non-contract spend within 1 month.

Evaluation and user trials conducted by similar Fire & Rescue Service via a rigorous process.

Robust contract management under the terms established by the Framework consistent with SFRS model

Availability of aggregated discount based upon the number of wearers across the framework due to standardisation of PPE.

Standardisation of PPE across UK fire sector leading to reduced delivery timelines.

Optional items available from



the Framework (layer jacket / rescue jacket) offers SFRS greater scope in the future review of PPE requirements

Concerns


Not able to speak to Supplier until Mid-June

Pricing restricted

English Law applies Integrated Clothing Project (ICP) Benefits

Direct award from Single Supplier Framework fully compliant with procurement legislation

Reduced procurement timescales

Continuation of supply

Reduction in non-contract spend.

Concerns

Specification was developed approximately 10 years ago when ICP was implemented.



Pricing and specification may be restricted which may not fully support SFRS needs

Very limited information available

English law applies

Recommendation and Justification Whilst it is important to maintain current supply requirements in the short term through the use of legacy arrangements, it is not sustainable to continue in this way due to the current stock levels, delivery timeframes, the value of the project and the implications for the non-compliance with procurement legislation thought the use of legacy arrangements. There are a number of existing Frameworks available for use, all of which have been considered in the drafting of this Commodity Strategy. Also considered is the undertaking of a new OJEU procurement exercise by SFRS. The use of existing frameworks such as those operated by Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) or Eastern Shire Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) whilst offering a quicker route to market



than SFRS conducting its own tender exercise also bring problems in their use. Both these frameworks would require SFRS to undertake a further competitive process (a “call-off”) which it is estimated would take 4-6 months to complete. The use of such frameworks may again raise the legal issues experienced by SFRS in the recently abandoned tender exercise as the same suppliers feature on these frameworks as were involved in the recently abandoned tender exercise. There is therefore the potential for the 4-6 months period to be further delayed due to legal action. Consideration has been given to the structure of a bespoke contract and the importance of ensuring that SFRS can maintain flexibility in its approach to provision of Structural Firefighter PPE. However, given the urgency surrounding this provision in terms of current stock levels, operational capability, value of spend, having no formal contact in place and the potential for legal challenge, a bespoke contract is not recommended at this time It should also be noted that should SFRS undertake its own tender exercise, the firms invited to tender would most likely reflect those firms present on the YPO framework. This is based on the experience of the recently abandoned tender exercise undertaken by SFRS. There is also the possibility that the legal issues which were raised in the recently abandoned tender exercise, may feature in any future SFRS tender. The Integrated Clothing Project, which was established by the former Firebuy, did not have the universal support of the majority of FRS in the UK and was expensive to use. The cost issue was the primary reason why the former Scottish legacy FRS did not participate in its use. It is however an option, which offers a single supplier solution. However the PPE offered is based on specifications which are approximately 10 years old and the contract arrangements do not offer SFRS flexibility to review its PPE requirements in the medium/long term without undertaking a future tender exercise. Kent and Medway Fire & Rescue Authority have only recently concluded the tender process leading to the award of a single supplier Framework which is available to use by all UK Fire and Rescue Services. The development of the Framework was supported through the CFOA Procurement Workstream and had the support in its development by 20 UK Fire and Rescue Services. The Framework offers a single supplier framework from which SFRS can directly award to the preferred supplier without any further competition. The single supplier is Bristol Uniforms, one of the largest manufacturers of PPE in Europe, who have customers on a global basis. The Framework is available for use from 8 June 2017 and, as well as offering a full ensemble solution, also offers the option of Layered Jacket approach to Firefighter PPE, Rescue Jacket and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) options which would assist SFRS in any medium / long term review of its PPE requirements. Call-offs from this framework are allowed up to an 8-year period which would allow SFRS to apply a four year initial contract period to facilitate a roll-out programme leading to the standardisation of firefighter structural PPE followed by 4 additional 1 year periods to enable a review to be undertaken for future PPE requirements in the medium / long-term. The use of the Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority Framework has been identified as being the most effective and efficient procurement route for SFRS both in the short term for its immediate requirements to introduce a single standard firefighter PPE across the Service, whilst allowing flexibility to review its PPE requirements in the medium / long term. The Specification contained within the framework agreement has been reviewed by SFRS internal technical experts who are content that the specification meets the required standards in terms of performance and protection. The exercise undertaken by Kent and Medway Fire & Rescue Service was in collaboration with a number of UK Fire & Rescue Services including London, West Midlands and Northumberland. There are also 20 confirmed Fire & Rescue Services signed up to the Framework Agreement which will result in a set standard across the UK. The provision of Structural Firefighter PPE is critical to SFRS and as such the appointment of a single supplier and kit will allow for SFRS to undertake a roll-out programme leading to a standardisation of structural firefighter PPE across Scotland and ensure an appropriate level of service.



The use of an existing framework or collaborative procurement venture supports a key improvement action as stated in the Corporate Procurement Strategy, namely the development of relationships with other public sector organisations to collaborate on procurement exercises, with particular focus on collaboration with the wider UK Fire Sector in the delivery of common areas of spend. It is recommended that SFRS make use of the Kent and Medway Fire & Rescue Service Framework Agreement for the Provision of Structural Firefighter PPE which will provide the following:

Continued SFRS operational capability

Compliant specification which meets SFRS’s requirements

Quick route to market (Direct Award to Single Supplier)

Single supplier and improved Contract Management

Single National Contract

Legally compliant award process

Eliminate non-contract spend

Initial 4 year contract with the option to extend for 4 additional 1 year periods to a maximum of 8 years.

Flexibility to review PPE requirements in medium / long-term

All options presented were considered by the User Intelligence Group and the use of the Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority Framework was supported by the Group. The projected value of the initial four year contract is estimated at £14.7 million inclusive of VAT based on the issue of PPE to 6982 firefighters. There will also be an additional cost for fair wear and tear, which is unknown at this time and is not reflected in the costs shown.



Opportunity Assessment

Purchase Demand Management

Area Opportunities Identified Potential/Proposed Approach to Implementation

Reduce Consumption

Eliminate need

Find alternative ways of meeting needs

Policy changes

It Is not possible to eliminate the need for such safety critical PPE. It is essential that suitable Structural Firefighter PPE is available for use in operational situations. The procurement of new kit to replace old kit will reduce the number of repairs currently being carried out. At this point in time there is no alternative method available of providing necessary PPE to operational staff whilst attending relevant incidents. Health and safety of staff whilst involved tackling operational incidents is of paramount importance to SFRS. Current policies remain appropriate in relation to the provision of Structural Firefighter PPE.

Consolidate Spend

Common specification

Collaboration with other public sector bodies

The Specification of requirements relating to the Kent and Medway Fire & Rescue Service Framework Agreement for Firefighter PPE has been reviewed and meets the SFRS requirements It is proposed that SFRS make use of the Kent and Medway Collaborative Framework Agreement for Firefighter PPE

Improve Specification

Detailed Statement of Requirements

Lower cost specification

Detailed Statement of Requirements has been produced by Kent and Medway Fire & Rescue Service Economies of Scale will be achieved through making use of the Kent and Medway Fire & Rescue Service Collaborative Framework Agreement. The specification developed by Kent and Medway Fire & Rescue Service will allow for standardisation across the SFRS. There has also been 17 fire and rescue services across the UK that have signed up to the Framework Agreement which will ultimately result in a standard across the UK.



Optimal service level

Quantify spend volumes

Value for money – cost v’s benefits

Minimum levels of service have been included within the Kent and Medway Fire & Rescue Service Framework Agreement. Anticipated volumes have been identified and these will be discussed with the successful supplier. There will be scope within the proposed contract to review and amend these as part of benefits realisation and contract management process Benefits realisation and continuous improvement will be built into the proposed contract management process

Supply Base Management


Restructure Relationships

Robust Contract Management

Review/establish service level agreements

SFRS will implement a robust Contract Management process whereby a Balanced Scorecard Approach will be used. Meetings will take place on a quarterly basis between Asset Management, Procurement and the Supplier which will enable SFRS to work with the supplier to implement improvements, review latest developments in the market, Supplier performance and SFRS’s performance etc. Service Level Agreements will be in line with those set out under the Framework Agreement and will be reviewed as part of the Contract Management meetings.

Increase Competition

Price/performance benchmarking

E-auction

Framework Agreement pricing will be benchmarked against current costs. E-Auction is not considered appropriate for this safety critical PPE.

Re-Structure Supplier consolidation There are five main suppliers of Firefighter PPE in the market all of which are capable



Supply Base of meeting the requirements of SFRS. All five suppliers are contained within three Framework Agreements available for SFRS use, however, this does not meet SFRS’s immediate requirement. Due to the urgency surrounding the immediate requirement for PPE, a direct award to Bristol Uniforms via the Kent and Medway Fire & Rescue Service Framework Agreement for Firefighter PPE is most appropriate at this time to ensure continued operational capability.

Total Cost Management


Optimise Total Supply Chain Costs

Design/development

Integrate logistics

Frameworks to reduce lengthy tender processes.

The specification of requirements created by Kent and Medway Fire & Rescue Service has been reviewed by the relevant SFRS technical individuals and meets the requirements of the organisation Delivery of Fire PPE will be limited to four central locations throughout Scotland, this will assist in the reduction environmental impact. Consideration has been given to the use of available framework agreements for the provision of Firefighter PPE for which the Kent and Medway Fire & Rescue Service Framework Agreement has been identified as being the most effective and efficient route to market for SFRS

Reduce Total Ownership Costs

Reduce inspection/checking

Reduce stock holding.

Structural Firefighter PPE are safety critical equipment. As such all inspection and checking will require to be carried out as considered appropriate. Any reduction which may compromise safety cannot be tolerated. Potential reductions in stock holding for replacement parts will be reviewed as part of the contract. Deliveries will be limited to four central locations throughout Scotland



Reduce/consolidate deliveries.

Reduce maverick spend.

Contract in place, along with appropriate contract management, will ensure that maverick spend is not a consideration in relation to the in-scope elements.

Reduce Transactions

Rationalise suppliers

Low value ordering systems

Electronic systems

Consolidate invoices

There are currently 10 suppliers of Firefighter PPE to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. It is considered appropriate for consolidation to a single contract for Scotland for the supply of Structural Firefighter PPE due to the operational demands of a single SFRS. Provision is made within the proposed contract for supplier invoicing. It is not considered appropriate for low value items within the contract (such as low value spares) to be purchased via procurement card. Although not specifically mentioned within the Statement of Requirements, this is something that may be investigated throughout the term of the contract in relation to innovation and benefits realisation. Whilst consolidation of invoices supports a reduction in the amount of invoices received, SFRS financial systems require that one invoice is received for each official purchase order sent to the supplier.



Supplier Profile Analysis

The single supplier of the Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority Framework is Bristol Uniforms Ltd. Background details on Bristol

Uniforms Ltd as follows:

Organisation and History Strategy and Key Market Segments

Bristol currently have 60 years’ experience in the development of innovative protective clothing solutions for which the original designs, product development, wearer trials and integrated manufacture are all managed internally. Products are made to conform to appropriate standards, principally for structural firefighting including EN469:2005 for Europe and NFPA1971:2013 for North America Since 2005 Bristol have developed a new business strategy to develop PPE for the Police and Ambulance services which allowed the organisation to diversify from its core firefighting market. In 2006, Bristol expanded its managed service offering, providing lifetime maintenance for police and public order PPE In 2008 Bristol entered the ambulance service market for the first time by designing new technical rescue PPE to protect ambulance crews dealing in ‘hot zones’ alongside firefighters and police Bristol opened an International Distribution Centre during 2009

Bristol Uniforms is considered one of the world’s leading PPE manufacturers. Bristol is an international business with customers in over 110 countries. Included is a network of 70 experienced local distributors, located in the major overseas markets to maintain and develop our growing business. Bristol main market segments can be identified as the

Provision for PPE for Emergency and Defence services

worldwide

Marine Firefighting

Aviation Fire Fighting

Provides an aftercare managed service for PPE that can

process 3,500 garments per week.

World Wide Markets include

UK

Europe

Oceanic

Caribbean

Gulf States



Products, Service Range and Operations Key Financials and Other Developments

Bristol Uniforms currently offer the following products Personal Protective garments

Structural Fire Fighting Kit

Urban Search and Rescue

Helmets / Hoods

Gloves

Boots

Rescue Tools

Marine Firefighting



Commodity Classification

The following commodities are included as options within the Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Service Framework

Agreement



Sustainability Impact Assessment

The Procurement Lead must provide details of the social, economic and environmental elements of the proposed procurement that should be

addressed through the Specification / Evaluation Criteria / Key Performance Indicators. Link to further guidance on Sustainable Procurement

The Procurement Officer will complete the Sustainability Test http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0049/00499207.xlsx and detail the National

Outcomes influenced as a result of this Procurement. A copy of the completed test is attached at Appendix B.

Following the completion of the Sustainability Assessment, the following National Outcomes will be influenced as a result of this Procurement:

A – We live in a Scotland that is the most attractive place for doing business in Europe.

B – We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people.

C – We are better educated, more skilled and more successful, renowned for our research and innovation

D – Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens.

G – We have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish Society.

H – We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk.

M – We take pride in a strong, fair and inclusive national identity.

N – We reduce the local and global environmental impact of our consumption and production.

The Kent and Medway Fire & Rescue Service Framework Agreement for the Provision of PPE for Firefighters includes for the supplier to ensure the

following sustainability requirements:

- The Contractor will be in the process of developing or have in place an Environmental Management System (EMS) which will include targets

to reduce CO2 emissions, air quality impacts, water consumption and waste production.

- The Contractor will also minimise unnecessary road transportation, avoiding inefficient or unnecessary transportation, haulage, delivery

https://www.procurementjourney.scot/node/84

http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0049/00499207.xlsx



activities and make use of lower emission vehicles.

- The Contractor will address the design, production and disposal of PPE in line with the UK Waste Hierarchy.

- The Contractor will either have or be in the process of working towards the ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Conformity Assessment

- The Contractor will be required to work with their supply chain to ensure that compliance with the Base Code of the Ethical Trade Initiative

(ETI) as a minimum.

- The Contractor will provide a Skills and Employment Plan that sets out how the Contractor intends to achieve improvements with regards to

employment and workforce skills. In determining the required level of Skills outputs, the Contractor will apply the following requirement: Each

£1m of contract value for the Service = 1 apprenticeship position or equivalent. A minimum of 50% of Skills Plan points will be achieved

through the provision of apprenticeships or job starts.

Fair Work Practices

In line with the Base Code of the Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI), the supplier is required to adhere to the following:

- Wages and benefits paid for a standard working week meet, at a minimum, national legal standards or industry benchmark standards, whichever

is higher. In any event wages should always be enough to meet basic needs and to provide some discretionary income.

- All workers will be provided with written and understandable Information about their employment conditions in respect to wages before they enter

employment and about the particulars of their wages for the pay period concerned each time that they are paid.

- Deductions from wages as a disciplinary measure will not be permitted nor will any deductions from wages not provided for by national law be

permitted without the expressed permission of the worker concerned. All disciplinary measures should be recorded.

- Working hours comply with at least UK national laws and benchmark industry standards, whichever affords greater protection.

- There is no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national

origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation.

- Obligations to employees under labour or social security laws and regulations arising from the regular employment relationship will not be

avoided through the use of labour-only contracting, sub- contracting, or home-working arrangements, or through apprenticeship schemes

where there is no real intent to impart skills or provide regular employment, nor will any such obligations be avoided through the excessive

use of fixed-term contracts of employment.



Appendix B – Sustainability Impact Assessment is attached.



Government Buying Standards

In addition to completing the Sustainability Test, the Procurement Lead must consider whether the purchase is covered by any

Government Buying Standards:

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sustainable-procurement-the-government-buying-standards-gbs

The GBS are a set of easy to use product specifications for public procurers. They have 2 levels:

•mandatory

•best practice

The GBS are part of public procurement policy, with individual standards developed with input from across government, industry and wider

stakeholders. They have been extensively reviewed with market research and analysis to establish criteria that take long-term cost effectiveness and

market capacity into account.

The Government Buying Standards have been reviewed and there are no individual standards developed for the provision of Structural Firefighter

PPE.

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sustainable-procurement-the-government-buying-standards-gbs



Equality and Diversity

Interim Equality Impact Assessment can be reviewed in Appendix C. This Assessment is subject to review upon receipt of full suite of documents

from Kent and Medway Fire & Rescue Service.



Risk Analysis

Risk ID Description of Risk Probability / Impact

Result Implications to SFRS Mitigating Actions

1 Failure to provide SFRS crews with adequate PPE due to reduced stock levels and no formal contract in place

High/High Impact on Service Delivery Reputational Damage

Ensure a contract is awarded prior to end of June 2017 to ensure maximum operational capability

2 Timelines not met. Medium/High Loss of operational capability and business critical requirements if timelines not met.

Buy-in required from stakeholders. Importance stressed of project plan. Work with current suppliers to ensure critical supply where necessary.

3 Changes to standards/legislation throughout term of Contract.

Medium/High Unsatisfactory products based on outdated legislative requirements.

Ensure scope within Contract to ensure that changes to standards/legislation can be applied if required.

4 Economic environment (failure of successful contractor)

Medium Loss of business critical requirement which could result in major health and safety issues across Scotland.

Ensure effective Contract Management procedures are in place to manage contract effectively. Ensure good communication with successful contractor and encourage good working practices.

5 Change in SFRS requirements. Medium Variations to contract. Ensure sufficient clauses are included within tender and contract documents to allow for potential changes. Review Contract after the initial 4 year period



6 Business continuity Medium Loss of business critical requirements which could result in major health and safety issues across Scotland.

Ensure effective Contract Management procedures are in place to manage contract effectively.



Contract Management

The Procurement Lead should consider the level of contract management that will be required. The Segmentation Tool may be useful at this stage.

You should consider how you will implement and manage the contract, facilitate access for users and ensure the effective transfer and close of the

contract in line with the following SCM model:

HIGH

£

SERVICE IMPACT/RISK LOW HIGH

Low Complexity in

Commodity / High

Level of Spend

(MEDIUM SCM)

Strategic Commodity /

Highly Complex / High

Value

(HIGH SCM)

Routine Non-Critical

Commodity / Low

spend

(LOW SCM)

Highly Complex

commodity / lower

spend

(MEDIUM SCM)




Contract Management Considerations

Contract Manager / Role of Procurement:

The Equipment & Logistics Manager will be the

Contract Manager for this provision. Procurement

will provide support and attend all Contract

Management meetings.

Supply Position: e.g. Routine, Strategic, Bottleneck, Leverage Strategic

Contract Management Level: e.g. Low, Medium, High High Level Contract Management will be applied to

this Contract

Implementation:

Upon successful award of the Contract, SFRS will

liaise with the Supplier to roll out the requirements.

Information Management & Reporting:

The Supplier will be required to provide reports and

information requested by SFRS which may include

the following:

- Technical advice on PPE and other related

areas as required

- Advice on implementing technical refresh

during the life of the contract.

- Etc.



Meetings / Input / Frequency:

Regular meetings not less than quarterly will take

place to discuss contract matters and assess levels

of performance against agreed KPI’s

Contract Variations / Extensions:

Initial 4 year contract with the option to extend for

an addition 4 x 1 year periods to a maximum

contract term of 8 years

Is there a more effective method of payment? Invoice & Payment Terms: No

Exit Strategy:

This will be agreed with the supplier.

Any Additional Information:

Link to further guidance on Contract and Supplier Management considerations at the Commodity Strategy stage.




Management Approval / Sign Off

The Procurement Lead must ensure that approval is obtained from the appropriate person within the organisation and note the details of the approval

below.

Client Department

Name of Approver Approval Date

Finance and Procurement

Name of Approver Approval Date



APPENDIX A Procurement Project Plan

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 (Proposed Option)

# Activity Description

SFRS / National OJEU Framework / ESPO Framework / YPO Framework / Integrated

Clothing Project (ICP)

Framework / Kent & Medway

Fire & Rescue Service

1 Strategy Formulation 10 10 10 10 10

2 Pre Tender Preparation 20 20 20

3

Preparation of tender notice

and posting of documentation 1

4

Preparation of contract notice /

ESPD 3

5

Issue of ESPD Contract Notice

(Stage 1 ) 30

6 Admin of selection process 3

7 Evaluation of ESPD (Stage 1) 10

8

Report Outcome on ESPD

information submitted 5

9

Inform Successful/unsuccessful

tenders of ESPD / Clarification

evaluation result 5

10

Posting of tenders through E-

Tender System 1 1 1

11

Administration of the tender

process i.e. clarifications /

further information 25 30 30

12

Opening / Downloading /

Recording of bids/ Compliance

check 5 5 5 5 5

13 Technical File Evaluation 25

14

Inform Successful/unsuccessful

tenderers of technical

evaluation results 5

15

Wearers Sizing day and samples

to be produced 35 35 35

16 Practical Evaluations 35 20 20

17

Review Practical Evaluation

Results 5 5 5

18 Tender Evaluation 35 20 20

19 Suppliers presentation 3 3 3

20

Preparation of Award of

Contract report 2 2 2 1 1

21

Preparation and issue letter of

award / unsuccessful 5 5 5 1 1

22 Standstill period 10 10 10 0 0

23 Contract Award 1 1 1 1 1

24 Contract Start-up 1 1 1 1 1

Total Days 280 168 168 19 19

Total Months 9 5 5 0 0

Structural Fire Kit Procurement Timelines



APPENDIX B Sustainability Impact Assessment

SUSTAINABILITY TEST (LITE) - IntroductionThis simple Tool is designed to help you embed relevant and proportionate sustainability requirements

in the development of frameworks and contracts.

Content

You are asked to determine whether a series of Environmental and Socio-economic Risks and

Opportunities are relevant to the subject matter of the contract. This will help inform contract

requirements.

The Test may be used in isolation or by reference to the results of Prioritisation of Categories/

Commodities which your organisation may have undertaken. The Prioritisation Methodology is a strategic

planning tool that identifies environmental and socio-economic priorities for categories/ commodities

that help inform category/comodity/procurement/ market engagement strategy, reflecting a balance of

a. spend b. risk and opportunity c. scope to do more to mitigate risks/capture oportnities, and d.

influence over the market. You have the opportunity to import results from Prioritisation into this tool.

This helps ensure consistency and a complete audit trail.

The Prioritisation Methodology and the Sustainability Test are methods that may be used to demonstrate

consideration of 'Improving economic, social, environmental wellbeing and reducing inequality in the

area', 'Involving small and medium enterprises and 3rd sector bodies including supported businesses' and

'Promoting Innovation', as required by the Sustainable Procurement Duty within the Procurement Reform

(Scotland) Act 2014.

To proceed go to the 'Admin. & Import' tab:

Version: 'S TEST2016V1'. Developed by Sustainable Procurement Limited (www.sustainableprocurement.eu.com) on behalf of the Scottish Government.

Disclaimer and Copyright: Whilst we have tried to ensure this tool is accurate, we cannot accept responsibility or be held legally responsible for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with this information being inaccurate, incomplete or misleading.

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SUSTAINABILITY TEST1. Complete admin details below (1.ADMIN)

2. Answer two questions relating to the Prioritisation of 'Categories' (2.INITIAL QUESTIONS)

3. Import relevant scores from the Prioritisation Tool, if required (3.IMPORT FROM PRIORITISATION)

4. Identify relevant organisational strategies that relate to the Sustainability Risks and Opportunities (4.ORGANISATIONAL STRATEGIES)

5. Identify relevant Risks and Opportunities, within the 'Assess & Results' tab (5.CONSIDER RELEVANT RISKS & OPPORTUNITIES)

6. Use the Output Summary to inform contract development (6.OUTPUT)



5. CONSIDER RELEVANT RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Contract Title: Provision of Structural Firefighter PPE

Complete below: ▼

Detailed Risk and Opportunity

REVIEW THE QUESTIONS BELOW (Refer to the scores to the left only if

you have imported results from the

Prioritisation Tool)

EXAMPLES

INSERT NOTES IF REQUIRED

(e.g. relevance to this

contract)

Y/N

Climate Change - Carbon and Energy consumption

Will the product or service procured routinely involve consumption of energy (electricity, gas or other fuel) AND/OR is there an opportunity to minimise energy consumption?

Electrical equipment purchased or used in service delivery.

Example: energy used by cleaning equipment

No

Climate Change - Carbon in Production

Is the production/ manufacture of products procured heavily dependent on energy and resource consumption AND/OR is there an opportunity to require suppliers to demonstrate how they can minimise energy/resource intensity of the production process?

Products procured from manufacturers which are known to be energy and resource (and therefore carbon) intensive include textiles, food, electrical and electronic equipment, furniture, construction, plastics, chemicals, steel, aluminium, cement, ceramics and paper.

Yes

Climate change - adaptation

Is the supply of this product or delivery of relevant service potentially vulnerable to the impacts of Climate Change, AND/OR is there an opportunity to minimise the effects on supply or service delivery, as a result of anticipated Climate Change?

Risk to business and/or supply continuity as a result of anticipated higher temperatures, flooding, other extreme climatic events.

No

Climate Change - Carbon and Vehicle emissions

Are vehicles routinely used in the supply of a product procured or in service delivery AND/OR there is a potential opportunity to minimise vehicle movements and/or associated emissions?

Distribution and logistics, movement of material and/or people in service delivery.

Yes

Materials - scarcity Does the product or service procured potentially include the use of materials that are known to be scarce or unsustainable AND/OR is there a potential opportunity to minimise the use of such materials or use sustainably managed materials?

E.g. timber, minerals, metals, plastics, water.

No



Materials - security Are products or service delivery supplied from sources that are potentially vulnerable to supply disruption?

This may be as a result of supply from politically sensitive regions, a supply chain which is restricted to a limited number of suppliers/ sources or which may be affected by environmental and other factors - e.g. some Metals, Oils, Polymers, Textiles, ICT.

No

Waste - production Is waste routinely produced from products procured or in service delivery?

Packaging, disposal of products or in service delivery (services such as construction, FM services and others may potentially generate significant waste).

Yes

Waste - reuse/ recondition/ remanufacture

Are there opportunities to extend products' (procured separately or used within service delivery) useful life, through reuse, reconditioning or remanufacturing, internally or externally?

There are significant markets for reuse, repair, reconditioning and remanufacture including textiles, ICT, furniture and others. There may be alternative business models to procuring a product that have the potential to extend the useful life of a product.

Yes

Hazardous materials/emissions

Are the products procured or used within service delivery potentially hazardous so that they could generate emissions which may harm the environment, including animals and humans, AND/OR is there an opportunity to minimise the use of hazardous materials?

This may involve the use or disposal of materials (e.g. solvents, other chemicals, equipment used in service delivery, many of which will be governed by relevant regulations) which may potentially generate emissions to water, air or land.

Bio-security Are there concerns regarding food safety, animal and plant life and health?

This may involve risks relating to Food Safety, transmission of infectious diseases in crops and livestock, quarantined pests, invasive alien species, and living modified organisms.

No



Biodiversity protection

Are materials within products or those used within service delivery derived from potentially vulnerable ecosystems, where biodiversity is at risk or, in the delivery of a service, there is a risk that ecosystems will be damaged?

For example, materials from sources that may cause potentially significant damage to vulnerable ecosystems during their extraction (e.g. rainforest clearance). Also, potential damage caused during construction or service delivery.

No

Biodiversity enhancement

Is there an opportunity to enhance biodiversity in relation to services delivered?

Biodiversity may be enhanced through, for example, protecting and enhancing Scotland's natural resources.

No

Heritage protection Will the supply of products or delivery of relevant services potentially impact negatively on Scotland's protected areas (land and marine) and historic buildings, or the public's use of these sites?

For example, impacts on protected areas and sites as a result of delivery of products or in service delivery.

No

Heritage enhancement

Is there an opportunity to enhance Scotland's protected areas or the public's use of them?

Heritage may be enhanced through, for example, protecting and enhancing Scotland's heritage resources, and enabling improved access to them.

No

Water - consumption

Will the product or service procured routinely involve consumption of water AND/OR is there an opportunity to minimise water consumption?

For example, water using products, or services consuming water, such as cleaning, catering, construction etc.

Yes

Water - production Is the production/ manufacture of products procured heavily dependent on water consumption AND/OR is there an opportunity to require suppliers to demonstrate how they can minimise water intensity of the production process?

Water may be used extensively in the production of some products and materials; such as clothes, vehicles, food and beverages, biotech/pharmaceutical, chemicals, forest products, high-tech/electronics, metal mining, refining, utilities, paper products, coal products.

Yes



Employment - skills and training

Are there opportunities to - generate employment and training opportunities - develop trade skills in potential suppliers' existing workforce ?

For example, targeted recruitment and training opportunities in service delivery, apprenticeships, employment of NEETS or others who are long term unemployed.

Yes

Employment - SMEs, Social Enterprises, Supported Businesses

Is there an opportunity for SMEs, Social Enterprises, black and ethnic minority enterprises and women and disabled-owned businesses or Supported Business organisations to be involved in delivery of a related service, where they have appropriate skills?

For example, ensuring SMEs and Third Sector organisations can compete for opportunities (directly or as a sub-contractor) and, where relevant, reserving contracts for Supported Businesses or enabling them to be involved in a relevant supply chain.

No

Health and wellbeing - Health & Safety

Is Health and Safety a potential issue within the delivery of a related service or use of supplied products AND/OR is there an opportunity to improve Health and Safety?

For example, according to the type of products procured or within service delivery (e.g. ICT equipment, construction services).

No

Health and wellbeing - user enhancement

Will the use of supplied products or delivery of a service procured potentially have a negative impact on health and wellbeing of users/those receiving the service AND/OR are there opportunities to enhance the health and wellbeing of users of products or those affected by related service delivery?

For example, through enhanced physical activity or in the design and use of products or service delivery.

No

Communities Are there potential negative impacts on communities as a result of the delivery of the service procured that will require community consultation, AND/OR are there potential opportunities to enhance communities through encouragement of community initiatives and regeneration of disadvantaged communities?

For example, consultation is required regarding the potential impacts on the affected community of the intended procurement, as set out in the Community Empowerment and Renewal Act.

No



Security and crime - impacts

Are there potential risks that the market for the products or services procured includes Serious and Organised Crime (SOC) organisations, or there may be negative impacts on security and crime through ineffective design of services procured?

For example, within sectors that are more vulnerable to involvement of SOC organisations and in the design of construction services, use of appropriate labour etc.

No

Security and crime - improvement

Are there potential opportunities to enhance security and reduce crime through the design of services procured or infrastructure that impact on communities, removing barriers to work or enhancing education and skills of those most likely to reoffend?

For example, within sectors that are more vulnerable to involvement of SOC organisations and in the design of construction services, use of appropriate labour etc.

No

Fairly and Ethically traded - Working conditions

Are there potential concerns over decent working conditions and labour standards within the supply chain related to the delivery of a related service or products AND/OR are there potential opportunities to improve labour standards by working with the market?

For example, concerns regarding compliance with ILO Conventions may relate to local, regional or global supply chains and may be more prevalent in lower skill, low pay occupations and where union or other representation is low.

No

Fairly and Ethically Traded - Conflict Minerals

Are there concerns regarding the use of minerals that are mined in areas of human rights abuses AND/OR are there opportunities to ensure that these are verified as conflict free?

For example minerals used in ICT equipment, which can be verified as conflict free by the Conflict Free Smelter Programme.

No

Equality - protected characteristics

Are there equality outcomes that are relevant to the procurement of this category/commodity that seek to prevent discrimination or promote equality? (e.g. relating to Age, Disability, Gender reassignment, Marriage and Civil partnership, Pregnancy and maternity, Race, Religion and belief, Sex, Sexual orientation)

Discrimination, harassment, victimisation or other unlawful conduct, within the potential procurement, as a result of protected characteristic AND/OR there are potential opportunities to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it .

Yes



Fair Work Is there a risk of unfair employment practices, including pay and conditions AND/OR opportunities to promote a living wage or ensure the workforce is well motivated, well led and has appropriate opportunities for training and skills development?

Procurers may seek suppliers who take a positive approach to rewarding workers at a level that can help tackle poverty (e.g. through a commitment to paying at least the living wage), adopt fair employment practices, provide skills and training which help workers fulfil their potential, do not exploit workers (e.g. inappropriate use of zero hours contracts or “umbrella” companies); and demonstrate organisational integrity with regards to the delivery of those policies, including having arrangements in place to ensure effective employee representation.

No



6. OUTPUT- SUSTAINABILITY TEST (This page may be printed if required (Landscape). It will print 4 pages from B1:I32) Contract Title: Provision of Structural Firefighter

PPE

Completed by: Donna Fallon Date completed: 24th May 2017

RISK & OPPORTUNITY

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA NOTES:

RELEVANT TO THIS CONTRACT

Y/N (filter here)

NATIONAL OUTCOMES & INDICATORS INFLUENCED

- Click for more information

ORGANISATIONAL STRATEGIES INFLUENCED

Climate Change - Carbon and Energy consumption

Will the product or service procured routinely involve consumption of energy (electricity, gas or other fuel) AND/OR is there an opportunity to minimise energy consumption?

Example: energy used by cleaning equipment

No

NO: N. NI: 52, 54, 55

Example: Climate Change/Carbon Reduction Strategy

Climate Change - Carbon in Production

Is the production/ manufacture of products procured heavily dependent on energy and resource consumption AND/OR is there an opportunity to require suppliers to demonstrate how they can minimise energy/resource intensity of the production process?

0

Yes

NO: N. NI: 52, 54


Climate change - adaptation

Is the supply of this product or delivery of relevant service potentially vulnerable to the impacts of Climate Change, AND/OR is there an opportunity to minimise the effects on supply or service delivery, as a result of anticipated Climate Change?

0

No

NO: N. NI: 52, 54




Climate Change -Carbon in Vehicle emissions

Are vehicles routinely used in the supply of a product procured or in service delivery AND/OR there is a potential opportunity to minimise vehicle movements and/or associated emissions?

0

Yes

NO: N. NI: 4, 35, 52, 54


Materials - scarcity Does the product or service procured potentially include the use of materials that are known to be scarce or unsustainable AND/OR is there a potential opportunity to minimise the use of such materials or use sustainably managed materials?

0

No

NO: N. NI: 52, 54

Example: Environmental Strategy

Materials - security Are products or service delivery supplied from sources that are potentially vulnerable to supply disruption?

0

No

NO: N. NI: 52, 54


Waste - production Is waste routinely produced from products procured or in service delivery?

0 Yes

NO: N. NI: 52, 54

Example: Zero Waste Plan

Waste - reuse/ recondition/ remanufacture

Are there opportunities to extend products' (procured separately or used within service delivery) useful life, through reuse, reconditioning or remanufacturing, internally or externally?

0

Yes

NO: N. NI: 52, 54

Example: Zero Waste Plan



Hazardous materials/emissions

Are the products procured or used within service delivery potentially hazardous so that they could generate emissions which may harm the environment, including animals and humans, AND/OR is there an opportunity to minimise the use of hazardous materials?

0

0

NO: N. NI: 52, 54


Bio-security Are there concerns regarding food safety, animal and plant life and health?

0

No

NO: N. NI: 50


Biodiversity protection

Are materials within products or those used within service delivery derived from potentially vulnerable ecosystems, where biodiversity is at risk or, in the delivery of a service, there is a risk that ecosystems will be damaged?

0

No

NO: L, N. NI: 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 54

Example: Biodiversity Action Plan

Biodiversity enhancement

Is there an opportunity to enhance biodiversity in relation to services delivered?

0

No

NO: L, N. NI: 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 54

Example: Biodiversity Action Plan

Heritage protection

Will the supply of products or delivery of relevant services potentially impact negatively on Scotland's protected areas (land and marine) and historic buildings, or the public's use of these sites?

0

No

NO: L, N. NI: 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 50


Heritage enhancement

Is there an opportunity to enhance Scotland's protected areas or the public's use of them?

0

No

NO: L, N. NI: 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 50




Water - consumption

Will the product or service procured routinely involve consumption of water AND/OR is there an opportunity to minimise water consumption?

0

Yes

NO: N. NI: 52, 54


Water - production Is the production/ manufacture of products procured heavily dependent on water consumption AND/OR is there an opportunity to require suppliers to demonstrate how they can minimise water intensity of the production process?

0

Yes

NO: N. NI: 52, 54


Employment - skills and training

Are there opportunities to - generate employment and training opportunities - develop trade skills in potential suppliers' existing workforce - and equal opportunities recruitment procedures?

0

Yes

NO: A, B, C, D, G, H, M. NI: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39

Example: Community Benefits Policy

Employment - SMEs, Social Enterprises, Supported Businesses

Is there an opportunity for SMEs, Social Enterprises, black and ethnic minority enterprises and women and disabled-owned businesses or Supported Business organisations to be involved in delivery of a related service, where they have appropriate skills?

0

No

NO: A, B, C, D, G, H, M. NI: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 36, 37, 38

Example: Community Benefits Policy

Health and wellbeing - Health & Safety

Is Health and Safety a potential issue within the delivery of a related service or use of supplied products AND/OR is there an opportunity to improve Health and Safety?

0

No

NO: A, F, N. NI: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36, 37, 39

0



Health and wellbeing - user enhancement

Will the use of supplied products or delivery of a service procured potentially have a negative impact on health and wellbeing of users/those receiving the service AND/OR are there opportunities to enhance the health and wellbeing of users of products or those affected by related service delivery?

0

No

NO: A, F, N. NI: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36, 37, 39

0

Communities Are there potential negative impacts on communities as a result of the delivery of the service procured that will require community consultation, AND/OR are there potential opportunities to enhance communities through encouragement of community initiatives and regeneration of disadvantaged communities?

0

No

NO: E, J, K, P. NI: 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 52, 54

Example: Community Consultation

Security and crime - impacts

Are there potential risks that the market for the products or services procured includes Serious and Organised Crime (SOC) organisations, or there may be negative impacts on security and crime through ineffective design of services procured?

0

No

NO: G, H, I. NI: 31, 32, 33, 34

0

Security and crime - improvement

Are there potential opportunities to enhance security and reduce crime through the design of services procured or infrastructure that impact on communities, removing barriers to work or enhancing education and skills of those most likely to reoffend?

0

No

NO: G, H, I. NI: 31, 32, 33, 34

0



Fairly and Ethically traded - Working conditions

Are there potential concerns over decent working conditions and labour standards within the supply chain related to the delivery of a related service or products AND/OR are there potential opportunities to improve labour standards by working with the market?

0

No

NO: A, M. NI: 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 38

Example: Ethical Trade Policy

Fairly and Ethically Traded - Conflict Minerals

Are there concerns regarding the use of minerals that are mined in areas of human rights abuses AND/OR are there opportunities to ensure that these are verified as conflict free?

0

No

NO: A, M. NI: 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 38

Example: Ethical Trade Policy

Equality - protected characteristics

Are there equality outcomes that are relevant to the procurement of this category/commodity that seek to prevent discrimination or promote equality?

0

Yes

NO: G, M. NI: 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 26, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40

Example: Equality Policy

Fair Work Is there a risk of unfair employment practices, including pay and conditions AND/OR opportunities to promote a living wage or ensure the workforce is well motivated, well led and has appropriate opportunities for training and skills development?

0

No

NO: A, B, G, M. NI: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 26, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40

Example: Fair Work Policy



REF. NATIONAL OUTCOMES

A We live in a Scotland that is the most attractive place for doing business in Europe.

B We realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people.

C We are better educated, more skilled and more successful, renowned for our research and innovation.

D Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens.

E Our children have the best start in life and are ready to succeed.

F We live longer, healthier lives.

G We have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish society.

H We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk.

I We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger.

J We live in well-designed, sustainable places where we are able to access the amenities and services we need.

K We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others.

L We value and enjoy our built and natural environment and protect it and enhance it for future generations.

M We take pride in a strong, fair and inclusive national identity.

N We reduce the local and global environmental impact of our consumption and production.

O Our people are able to maintain their independence as they get older and are able to access appropriate support when they need it

P Our public services are high quality, continually improving, efficient and responsive to local people's needs



REF: NATIONAL INDICATOR REF: NATIONAL INDICATOR

1 Increase the number of businesses 29 Reduce the percentage of adults who smoke

2 Increase exports 30 Reduce alcohol related hospital admissions

3 Improve digital infrastructure 31 Reduce the number of individuals with problem drug use

4 Reduce traffic congestion 32 Improve people's perceptions about the crime rate in their area

5 Improve Scotland's reputation 33 Reduce reconviction rates

6 Increase research and development spending

34 Reduce crime victimisation rates

7 Improve knowledge exchange from university research

35 Reduce deaths on Scotland's roads

8 Improve the skill profile of the population 36 Improve people's perceptions of the quality of public services

9 Reduce underemployment 37 Improve the responsiveness of public services

10 Reduce the proportion of employees earning less than the Living Wage

38 Reduce the proportion of individuals living in poverty

11 Reduce the pay gap 39 Reduce children's deprivation

12 Increase the proportion of pre-school centres receiving positive inspection reports

40 Improve access to suitable housing options for those in housing need

13 Increase the proportion of schools receiving positive inspection reports

41 Increase the number of new homes

14 Improve levels of educational attainment 42 Widen use of the Internet

15 Increase the proportion of young people in learning, training or work

43 Improve people's perceptions of their neighbourhood

16 Increase the proportion of graduates in positive destinations

44 Increase cultural engagement

17 Improve children's services 45 Improve the state of Scotland's historic sites

18 Improve children's dental health 46 Improve access to local greenspace

19 Increase the proportion of babies with a healthy birth weight

47 Increase people's use of Scotland's outdoors

20 Increase the proportion of healthy weight children

48 Improve the condition of protected nature sites

21 Increase physical activity 49 Increase the abundance of terrestrial breeding birds: biodiversity

22 Improve self-assessed general health 50 Increase natural capital

23 Improve mental wellbeing 51 Improve the state of Scotland's marine environment

24 Reduce premature mortality 52 Reduce Scotland's carbon footprint



25 Improve end of life care 53 Increase the proportion of journeys to work made by public or active transport

26 Improve support for people with care needs

54 Reduce waste generated

27 Reduce emergency admissions to hospital 55 Increase renewable electricity production

28 Improve the quality of healthcare experience

Notes regarding importing results from Prioritisation: The scores shown to the left of Assess & Results are for reference and represent the results from Prioritisation of the underlying Category/Commodity. Please do not adjust the entries in columns A, B and C. They are for reference. These scores default to Zero unless and until you import the results from the Prioritisation Tool. FOR INFORMATION - reminders of the scoring questions within the Prioritisation Tool: REPUTATIONAL RISK: The question asked is - 'Is there a potentially significant reputational risk surrounding your organisation's procurement of the product group?' (0=None, 1=a little, 2=Medium, 3=high)' Headline Environmental and Socio-economic Risk and Opportunity - RISKS SCORE: The question asked is - 'How relevant is this Risk & Opportunity to your organisation’s procurement of this category? (0 = Not relevant; 1 = Low relevance; 2 = Medium; 3 = Critical issue)' Headline Environmental and Socio-economic Risk and Opportunity - SCOPE SCORE: The question asked is - 'How much scope is there to do more to improve sustainability of procurement of this category, in relation to this issue? (0 = none; 1 = a little; 2 = medium; 3 = a lot)'



APPENDIX C

Equality & Human Rights Impact Assessment Recording Form Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

PART 1 BASIC INFORMATION

Project Group

Name: Response and Resilience

E&D Practitioner Name: Denise Rooney

Title (of function/policy to be assessed e.g. name of policy, title of training course)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Specification

Date Assessment Commenced 06/02/2014

The purpose of the following set of questions is to provide a summary of the function/policy.

Briefly describe the aims, objectives and purpose of the function/policy

To identify appropriate PPE deemed suitable to replace the existing types currently used across Scotland. The ideal situation would be that more than one type is used for resilience purposes. The long term objective will be a unified approach to PPE in Scotland.

Are there any associated objectives of the function/policy (please explain)?

The long term safety of SFRS employees is the main outcome from this procurement proposal. Training and associated policies will have to be developed in the future including around the safe maintenance of PPE. Having a Fire and Rescue Service uniform, including PPE that presents a clearly recognisable identity to the public, in turn having the potential to break down barriers and foster better relationships with local communities.

Does this function/policy link with any other function/ policy? If Yes, please list and describe relationship.

This has a direct bearing on Response and Resilience, in relation to its operational activity, POD in relation Health and Safety requirements, training and staff welfare. Finance and Contractual Services are involved in relation to the procurement, asset management and provision of funding.

Who is intended to benefit from the function/policy and in what way?

All SFRS employees and local communities.

What outcomes are wanted from this function/policy?

To have a standard approach across the SFRS to the provision of PPE that will meet the diverse needs of all SFRS operational staff.



The SFRS aims to encourage a safe and supportive working environment, leading to reduced injuries and improved employee recruitment and retention.

What factors/forces could contribute/detract from the outcomes?

Lack of funding could result in the organisation being unable to purchase the up to date equipment to meet safety needs for staff. Existing contracts are due to end and a failure to establish the SFRS to a point of contract creates undue risk to staff and the organisation in terms of liability. Purchasing PPE that does not meet the needs of our individual employees where it is possible to do so.

Who are the main stakeholders in relation to the function/policy?

SFRS Board, Strategic Leadership Team, management, employees, representative bodies and all local communities.

Who implements the policy and who is responsible for the function/policy?

The project is managed by Finance and Contractual Service, Research and Development, however it will have implications for operational staff and People and Organisational Development in relation to training needs and occupational health matters.



PART 2 ESTABLISHING RELEVANCE

This section is designed to determine the relevance of the function/policy to equality.

This section also fulfils our duty to consider the impact of our activities in relation to Human Rights.

Initial screening will provide an audit trail of the justification for those functions not deemed relevant for equality impact assessment.

Throughout the process the evidence and justification behind your decision is more important

Q1. The function/policy will or is likely to influence SFRs ability to....

a) Eliminate discrimination, victimisation, harassment or other unlawful conduct that is prohibited under the Equality Act 2010 and/or;

b) Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a characteristic and those who

do not and/or;

c) Foster good relations between people who share a relevant protected characteristic and

those who do not.

Please tick as appropriate.

Yes/ Potential

No Don’t Know/Don’t Have Enough Evidence

Age x

Caring responsibilities x

Disability x

Gender reassignment x

Marriage and civil partnership (answer this only in relation to point a above)

x

Pregnancy and maternity x

Race x

Religion and belief x

Sex (gender) x

Sexual Orientation x

Social and economic disadvantage x

If you have selected ‘No’ for any or all of the characteristics above please provide supporting evidence or justification for your answers. AND, If you have identified any potential links to other functions/policies please comment on the relationship and relevance to equality.

Where it is safe and practical to do so, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will provide consideration to PPE adjustments and/or alternatives to accommodate any individual needs due to a protected characteristic. At all times, the health and safety of our employees will be paramount. Justifications in this vein will be explained to the employee. By addressing the issues affecting the area of PPE in relation to the protected characteristics, the SFRS hopes to encourage a safe and supportive working environment, leading to reduced



injuries and improved employee recruitment and retention. The procurement of PPE has a potential impact on some of the protected characteristics, including Religion and Belief, Race, Disability and Sex (gender). However the availability of equipment on the market to address these impacts or potential impacts in a safe manner may be limited. That said, a range of options that take into account as many of the potential impacts identified would be a preferred route in relation to the purchase of PPE. Consideration that would minimise the potential impacts are detailed below: In general, there should be available a range of PPE that incorporates many important equality and diversity features. The Integrated Clothing Project (ICP) of Firebuy was the first national procurement project for clothing for the Fire and Rescue Service in England and Wales– from station wear, sports- wear and corporate wear through to personal protective equipment. One of the key strategic objectives of ICP was a procurement to deliver clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that improves health & safety for firefighters and addresses equality and diversity issues. As part of their research the design team at Bristol Uniforms conducted a wide ranging review of data from many sources, including the Harvard pluralism project and ACAS guidance. During the evaluation of the bid, ICP carried out an EIA, which led to further consultation on the clothing during wearer trials and subsequent engagement with FRS stakeholders. This included the Equality and Diversity Stakeholder Group (EDSG), the Network for Women in the Fire Service (NWFS) and representatives for minority groups from London Fire Brigade. A national survey of the general public was also carried out. Some of the main equality and diversity features identified through this process are below: Sizing: Cut for optimum fit and comfort for all body types for maximum flexibility and freedom of movement. Female adaptations: Concerns have previously been raised regarding unisex PPE being from cut down male patterns. Protection levels are defined by the harmonised standard EN469. This standard sets the minimum requirement for protection to fire fighters and is not gender specific there does not exist a standard for male and a standard for female. Anchor points for braces on Over trousers are specifically positioned so that the flash hood may be worn under the brace so that the brace holds the hood in position not allowing the hood to ride up or pop off. It should be noted that Fire fighters Tunics and Over trousers are not fitted garments and should never be figure hugging. The garments are constructed with adequate over measure to allow loose fit and enhancement of air movement from within the garments creating greater wearer comfort. Fire garments are manufactured from a standard block and are graded to fit a full range of body sizes taking into account height inside leg chest and waist seat and hips. The size range is suitable for both genders and ranges from ex/short to XXX Tall for height and from EX/Small to XXXXL for chest and waist. Size grading of Fire fighters garments is of crucial importance as is alignment with protective pads such as knee, elbow and shoulder protection must fit the areas to be protected.

Concerns have also been raised regarding extra thermal protection for females. This point is raised within the European standards which states: “The purpose of this European Standard is to provide minimum performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighters, whilst fighting fires. Within this European Standard, two performance levels are given for performance requirements 6.2, 6.3, 6.11 and 6.12 - level 1 is the lower level, level 2, the higher level. The level of personal protection chosen should be based on the outcome of a risk assessment. Annex G lists many of the hazards that maybe encountered by firefighters and sets out guidelines for



carrying out a risk assessment analysis”.

In this European Standard, some requirements have an influence on ergonomics and additional informative annexes on ergonomic features and physiological / heat stress hazards are included in the form of guidelines because suitable tests for these requirements have not yet been validated internationally. It is important that further requirements for ergonomic aspects of protective clothing become integrated normative parts of European standards such as this and currently work on this is taking place”

With a lack of specific research around the area, it is recommended that female firefighters are consulted and specifically asked about comfort, fit and protection levels at the practical element of the PPE tender.

Religion or Belief: Special sizes and fit combinations readily available for personnel who need them. Where possible fulfils modesty requirements alongside protection. Option for materials restricted to include no leather components in the clothing. Disability: Able to accommodate disabilities requiring unique adaptations to garments, different materials where required. Firehood: Variety of sizes to accommodate different hairstyles , whether adopted for race, religious reasons or through personal choice (within the limits of relevant health and safety guidance) Flash hoods tend to be of a knitted construction and come in one size however the knitted construction should stretch to accommodate various hair styles. Helmet: Developed to accommodate the variables in physiology between male and female (size of skull, differences in shape and balance) special measure sizes available, non- leather alternative ( leather forehead band and chin cup replaced with an alternative) Gloves: Full size range developed to be suitable for male and female sizes; special measure sizes available; non leather alternative or different kinds of traceable source leather. Boots: Two types offered for a variety of incidents, ‘Firefighting’ and ‘Tactical’; Fire fighting boot has separate male and female size ranges and ‘specials’ (not cut down male sizing); non leather alternative. Ideally any supplier would be able to provide bespoke pieces of PPE, where deemed required, to meet the needs of individuals with particular protected characteristics. Any PPE policy or practice which is developed by the SFRS will ensure that there is an objective and proportionate aim if any potential impacts are identified.

Q2. Is the function/policy relevant to the Human Rights Act 1998?

If you have selected ‘No’ please provide supporting evidence or justification for your answers AND,

Yes No Don’t Know



If you have identified any potential links to other functions/policies please comment on the relationship and relevance to Human Rights.

In relation to the Human Rights Act, there may be a potential impact in relation to perceived discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics including religion and belief and gender. In relation to religion and belief, the issue of facial hair and uncut hair for religious adherence clashes with the requirement for full fit of the face mask and also wider PPE. In relation to gender, the physiological differences between male and female, if not taken account of, may increase risk to any individual.

Any PPE policy or practice which is developed by the SFRS will ensure that there is an objective and proportionate aim if any potential impacts are identified.

Concluding Part 2

Outcome of Establishing Relevance Please Tick

Next Steps

There is no relevance to Equality or the Human Rights Act 1998

Proceed to Part 4 Monitoring

There is relevance to some or all of the Equality characteristics and/or the Human Rights Act 1998

Proceed to Part 3 Impact Assessment

It is unclear if there is relevance to some or all of the Equality characteristics and/or the Human Rights Act 1998

Proceed to Part 3 Impact Assessment



PART 3 IMPACT ASSESSMENT Describe and reference:

relevant issues

evidence gathered and used

any relevant resolutions to problems

assessment and analysis

decision about implementation

justification for decision

potential issues that will require future review

Characteristic

Age There is no evidence that age is an influencing factor in the procurement of PPE. Age related disabilities are limited within the workforce due to age groupings of SFRS employees. Issues relating to disability are detailed below in the relevant section. Read also the section on gender in relation to this matter.

Caring Responsibilities

It is not envisaged that that caring responsibilities is an influencing factor in the procurement of PPE.

Disability It is recognised that some employees may need modifications to PPE for reasons arising from disability e.g. special footwear. This will be accommodated within the constraints of Health and Safety where possible. It is also recognised that some staff may have specific medical conditions e.g. allergic reactions to materials which will need to be addressed on an individual basis. Potential for quicker wear and tear of uniform if individuals have mobility needs such as a prosthetic limb. Placement of buttons and zips may also be an issue this should be considered on an individual needs basis. Disabilities relating to muscular skeletal conditions may be impacted on by PPE. The main consideration would be in relation to identifying equipment that is light, with the weight distribution and burden of that shared across the back area rather than fully on shoulder and neck area.

Where possible, adaptations may be required for people with hearing and visual impairments and the impacts these could have on PPE compatibility. Ideally any supplier would be able to provide bespoke pieces of PPE where deemed required to meet the needs of individuals with a disability.

Gender reassignment

It is not envisaged that gender reassignment in itself would impact on the procurement/specification process however future guidance and service instructions on the use of the equipment may have an impact that will have to be taken into account. Issues in relation to physical changes and PPE to meet an individual’s needs, is covered within the gender section below.

Marriage and It is not envisaged that Marriage and Civil partnership has relevance to the



Civil Partnership

procurement of PPE.

Pregnancy and maternity

Arrangements for the provision of suitable wear during pregnancy will be addressed within relevant policies for corporate clothing standards, provision corporate/station wear and code of conduct. Women returning from a period of maternity leave will receive a back to work risk assessment. This should include ensuring that PPE is fit for purpose.

Race Different ethnic groupings can have different average height and size ranges. Because of this analysis size and fitting should not be based simply on the average height and size of white British men and women. This should be considered when procuring for the equipment and a range of types of equipment should be available to have least impact on different ethnic or racial groups. Any potential impacts on the above or in relation to hairstyles and race should be negated through flexible Firehood provisions and/or other garments. Health and Safety requirements must be met to ensure the safety of the individual and so the procurement process should consider potential options to accommodate any cultural and religious needs as far as possible. However the Health and Safety requirements must not be compromised.

Religion and Belief

Many religions have social and cultural customs and liturgical traditions, which can play an important role in the life of the individual. Where it is safe and practical to do so, the SFRS will provide consideration to all beliefs but at all times, the health and safety of our employees will be paramount. Justifications in this vein will be explained to the employee. Items of Faith: The wearing in public of religious dress and symbols can be an important aspect of an individual’s religious identity. If it is practical and safe to do so, SFRS will consider how they can support employees in wearing items of faith. Examples may include:

Wearing a Hijab: For Control or support staff, there are no problems in wearing a hijab. For a Firefighter there would be some safety concerns about a hijab and it might get in the way of breathing apparatus, but that really depends on the style of the hijab – a style that fits closely around the head could work. SFRS would look at such situations on a case by case basis.

Facial Hair: The UK Fire and Rescue Service Policy on respiratory protection and facial hair: currently it is unable to employ male initiated Sikhs as fire fighters as there is a health and safety requirement to be clean shaven to allow for the protective equipment worn, so as not to interfere with the face- seal. Hence, wearing a turban and having an uncut beard would interfere with the face- seal on the protective equipment and therefore pose a risk to the individual. However, being clean-shaven is not an option for initiated Sikhs. Reviews of research on protective equipment and what the manufacturing industry could provide were unable to discover an alternative existing technical solution. (Source – EHRC ‘Sikh Articles of Faith a Good Practice Guide for Employers and Service Providers in Scotland’) Leather Components: Potential issue on the use of pig leather for those observant of the Islamic faith. Some Hindus will not be able to wear items made of cow leather. Alternatives should be sought.



Sex (gender)

Both men and women display different levels of bone and muscle strength and the overall approach to the purchase of PPE should be to reduce risk or impact across both sexes. The most obvious solution is to reduce the weight of any equipment and ensure that the harnesses have the flexibility to fit a range of body shapes without causing stress on any one area. Concerns have previously been raised regarding unisex PPE being from cut down male patterns. Protection levels are defined by the harmonised standard EN469. This standard sets the minimum requirement for protection to fire fighters and is not gender specific there does not exist a standard for male and a standard for female. Anchor points for braces on Over trousers are specifically positioned so that the flash hood may be worn under the brace so that the brace holds the hood in position not allowing the hood to ride up or pop off. It should be noted that Fire fighters Tunics and Over trousers are not fitted garments and should never be figure hugging. The garments are constructed with adequate over measure to allow loose fit and enhancement of air movement from within the garments creating greater wearer comfort. Fire garments are manufactured from a standard block and are graded to fit a full range of body sizes taking into account height inside leg chest and waist seat and hips. The size range is suitable for both genders and ranges from ex/short to XXX Tall for height and from EX/Small to XXXXL for chest and waist. Size grading of Fire fighters garments is of crucial importance as is alignment with protective pads such as knee, elbow and shoulder protection must fit the areas to be protected. This will allow a range of PPE being available in variable sizes with the facility to be adapted to the individual as required to help negate any concerns in relation to gender.

Concerns have also been raised regarding extra thermal protection for females. This point is raised within the European standards which states: “The purpose of this European Standard is to provide minimum performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighters, whilst fighting fires. Within this European Standard, two performance levels are given for performance requirements 6.2, 6.3, 6.11 and 6.12 - level 1 is the lower level, level 2, the higher level. The level of personal protection chosen should be based on the outcome of a risk assessment. Annex G lists many of the hazards that maybe encountered by firefighters and sets out guidelines for carrying out a risk assessment analysis”.

In this European Standard, some requirements have an influence on ergonomics and additional informative annexes on ergonomic features and physiological / heat stress hazards are included in the form of guidelines because suitable tests for these requirements have not yet been validated internationally. It is important that further requirements for ergonomic aspects of protective clothing become integrated normative parts of European standards such as this and currently work on this is taking place”

With a lack of specific research around the area, it is recommended that female firefighters are consulted and specifically asked about comfort, fit and protection levels at the practical element of the PPE tender.

Menopause: FBU, with the assistance of the national Women’s Committee and the Institute of Occupational Health developed a good practice guide to give assistance to women and those who may need to provide advice. One step it



highlights is wearing natural fibres under the fire kit. Anecdotal evidence also suggests that females may experience skin complaints due to the types of materials being used through hot flushes or flashes and skin dryness. This will be addressed on an individual basis with alternative materials sought if deemed required. Weight Gain can also be a symptom of the menopause which may result in additional kit being required to ensure that it fits properly and safely. Not all women will experience these symptoms and occupational health will make employees aware of steps that can be taken to alleviate symptoms. Menstruation: At the time of menstruation, females may require clothing in a larger size or clothing with more ‘give’ to accommodate potential changes in body shape at this time.

Sexual Orientation

It is not envisaged that there will be any impact of the procurement of PPE and Sexual Orientation.

Social and economic disadvantage

It is not envisaged that there will be any impact of the procurement of PPE and Social and Economic Disadvantage.

Human Rights

Consistent with the comments raised above around Article 9 - Freedom of Religion of the European Convention on Human Rights

Impact on People in General not covered by specific characteristics

Summary and Conclusion of Impact Assessment

Where it is safe and practical to do so, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will provide consideration to PPE adjustments and/or alternatives to accommodate any individual needs due to a protected characteristic. At all times, the health and safety of our employees will be paramount. Justifications in this vein will be explained to the employee. By addressing the issues affecting the areas of PPE in relation to the protected characteristics, the SFRS hopes to encourage a safe and supportive working environment, leading to reduced injuries and improved employee recruitment and retention. The procurement of PPE has an impact on some of the protected characteristics, namely Religion and Belief, Race, Disability and Sex (gender). However the availability of equipment on the market to address these impacts or potential impacts is limited. That said, a range of options that take into account as many of the potential impacts identified would be a preferred route in relation to the purchase of. Proper PPE fitting, wide range of sizes, placing of anchor points and alternative materials are example areas where a variety of options could minimise the impacts identified.

Ideally any supplier would be able to provide bespoke pieces of PPE, where deemed required, to meet the needs of individuals with particular protected characteristics. Any PPE policy or practice which is developed by the SFRS will ensure that there is an objective and proportionate aim if any potential impacts are identified.



Concluding Part 3

Impact Assessment Please Tick

Next Steps

There is no relevance to Equality or the Human Rights Act 1998


There is relevance to some or all of the Equality characteristics and/or the Human Rights Act 1998 and relevant actions are recorded above in Summary and Conclusion




PART 4 MONITORING & REVIEW

The purpose of this section is to show how you will monitor the impact of the function/policy.

The reason for monitoring is to determine if the actual impact of the function/policy is the same as the expected and intended impact.

A statement on monitoring is required for all functions/policies regardless of whether there is any relevance to Equality or the Human Rights Act.

The extent of your answer will depend upon the scope of the function/policy to impact on Equality and Human Rights issues.

If you have provided evidence or justification for believing there is no relevance to Equality or the Human Rights Act in Section 2 Establishing Relevance or Section 3 Impact Assessment: Q1 How do you intend to monitor and review the function/policy?

The procurement process will be monitored initially through the specifications sent out to invite tenders. Thereafter each bidder should have their proposals thoroughly scrutinised to ensure the issues identified have been addressed.

If you have provided evidence or justification for believing there is relevance to Equality or the Human Rights Act: Q2 What will be monitored?

That the specifications take cognisance of the issues raised within this EIA regarding sizing, fitting, alternative materials, placing of anchor points etc.

Q3 How will monitoring take place?

Q4 What is the frequency of monitoring?

On-going as issues/needs arise. Every 6 months formally.

Q5 How will monitoring information be used?

The monitoring will be used to ensure that the specifications which go out to tender take account of the issues identified in this EIA and also ensure that tenders submitted have taken steps to address these points.



PART 5 APPROVAL This Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment was completed by:

Name

Denise Rooney

Date

11/02/14 revised 21/02/2014 after feedback from Alex McAllister regarding female PPE and sizing.

This Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment was approved by:

Name

Alex McAllister

Directorate/SDA/Team

PPE Manager

Date

17.03.2016.

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