News: Do you sell to the public sector?

Oakdene Hollins is helping Defra revise the Government Buying Standard on Textiles.

What are Government Buying Standards?

Government Buying Standards (GBS) help public authorities to develop tenders which enable sustainable procurement. These easy-to-use product specifications are split into minimum, mandatory specifications and best practice specifications. All central government departments and their related organisations must ensure that they meet the minimum mandatory specifications when buying products and services.

Why is it relevant?

If you sell to central government departments or their agencies, then these standards will be used in the clothing specifications.

To what textiles does it apply?

Uniforms, merchandise and textiles used in cleaning and catering. It also covers textile use for interior products such as chairs.

Get involved – tell us what you think.

You can be involved in the consultation process and comment on the new standard as it is developed. Please contact Nick Morley