Decision details

To purchase PPE equipment for Internal and contracted staff on Home to School Transport

To purchase and distribute PPE for use on Home to School Transport to all internal and external staff.

Following agreement from Public Health it is proposed to move to reusable face coverings from September onwards as these are better for the environment and also more cost efficient than the disposable masks. The Council’s contracted supplier guarantees these

Not providing to external staff would incur additional costs as there is a requirement for PPE and contractors would want to increase their charges to take account of the additional equipment they would need to but which was not included within their initial tender price.
Additionally we would not be able to guarantee the quality if contractors all sourced and supplied their own. The Council supplying this ensures consistency