Local authorities are the backbone of public services and infrastructure in Scotland. Ensuring the smooth running of these is no easy task, and the last thing you need is more problems.
This article will explain how to manage and acquire workwear in Scotland along with, PPE and tools for your organization. You will learn how to overcome any associated challenges. Procurement managers have a shared concern: finding suppliers. These suppliers must offer a minimum amount of hassle.
This means selecting a supplier that can:
Procurement managers, contract managers, and operations managers must find a supplier that is relatively hassle-free. This is a key concern for them.
This means selecting a supplier that can:
- Deliver products on time,
- Meet specifications and quality standards,
- Provides you with excellent customer service and support.
Meeting these expectations involves offering a range of benefits and services that are tailored to the specific needs of that organisation.
The problem
Existing supply options have let you down and departments are starting to ask questions about.
- Goods don’t arrive on time, so projects are delayed.
- Invoice queries are being raised left, right and centre.
- Accounts go on stop over small queries. You’re under pressure to deliver.
- Time is not on your side.
You struggle to get the information you need. You want another supply option, but you are mandated to purchase through frameworks and to achieve the best value for money. You are responsible to get the best value from the taxpayer’s pound. This adds additional checks to your procurement process and might involve tendering the business.
You just wish that people could be reasonable and get the problems sorted! Should I really be going through this hassle with my suppliers? You ask yourself.
We understand. So many clients have shared similar experiences. This document will give you all the information you need to decide if Lion Safety is the ideal solution for you. Regardless of what procurement process you have in place.
Your 4 personal guarantees
Your onboarding pack with Lion Safety as your workwear supplier in Scotland will include 4 personal guarantees that will mean you can relax knowing you’re covered.
As a result, you will have peace of mind knowing that you have access to all the necessary tools and that your projects will no longer be delayed due to inadequate supplies.
What product ranges does LION offer?
One of the questions were often asked is ‘What does Lion Safety supply?
And if you’re new to Lion Safety, you’ll be asking this yourself. Ensure you select a supplier that can provide all the products you need. This way, if you switch, you will be prepared.
Your organisation needs and challenges are unique.
Each department has its own requirements. An extensive range of products is important to cater to these varied requirements.
Lion Safety’s product range includes:
- Hi Vis
- Footwear
- Workwear
- PPE (including Head & Sensory, and Gloves)
- Tools (including Hand tools, Grounds Maintenance, and Cutting tools)
- Traffic Management
- Signage
This is not an exhaustive list. We carefully select all products to meet industry standards. This gives you confidence. Additionally, our products are designed to provide maximum protection and comfort for the wearer.
What product brands are popular with Local Authorities?
Renowned brands can provide confidence. Companies rely on their brand name, so they work hard to ensure there are no flaws. They go the extra distance to guarantee quality.
Based on the experience of other Local Authorities, the following brands are among the most popular. It is important to note that supply is not limited to these brands. They have simply worked well for similar clients.
- V12 (Footwear)
- TraffiGlove (Hand Protection)
- JSP (PPE incl. Head & Sensory, Traffic Management)
- Leo Workwear (Hi Vis Clothing)
- Melba Swintex (Traffic Management)
- Ox Tools (Tools and Accessories)
- ORN Clothing (Industrial and Healthcare Clothing)
- ProGARM (Arc Flash Protection)
- Sartra (Groundcare Tools & Equipment)
- Alsico (Industrial Clothing)
- Betafit (Head & Sensory)
- Blackrock (Footwear)
For more details on what product ranges are available from LION now, check out the Web Portal.
Does Lion Safety offer Punchout?
Yes, Lion Safety’s web portal is completely compatible with Punchout. This means you can connect your e-procurement system through our 3rdparty provider Trade Centric to our web portal. The beauty of it is, you’ll have access to all the functionality of regular users of the web portal. You won’t suffer a poor imitation of the standard version, it’s the real thing.
We provide access to clothing and PPE with your desired branding requirements. We also offer discount structures and special/contract pricing. Furthermore, we provide livestock, order management and user control.
You will have return accurate order and product data to your e-procurement system. This will save you hassle by reducing invoice queries. It will also ensure staff have full visibility of what they are ordering.
“I want to say that your web portal with the punchout integration offers our staff the best user experience I’ve seen for a while and provides a significant improvement on our existing supply options. I’m excited to roll it out. “ IT Services Manager, based at a Local Authority in the East of Scotland.
Here’s a blog about "Everything you need to know before you start ordering online with LION" explaining more about the functionality you can access.
What other services can I get from LION?
You will get a range of value-added services to help you manage workwear and PPE requirements.
These services complement their product range and delivery capabilities. These include:
1- Branded inventory management
This will enable you as a local authority to improve efficiency. This is achieved by holding branded stock in-house. This mitigates the problems caused by stock shortages or overstocking and results in less stress for you as departments get access to what they need when they need it.
2 -Bespoke branding
It will enable you to personalize your workwear and PPE. This includes adding logos, names, and other branding elements. Doing so increases their visibility and brand recognition.
3 - Recycling Services
Will ensure you that PPE and workwear from your team don't go to landfill. Understanding how product lifecycle affects the environment is a great way to work towards these goals.. This recycling scheme ensures that no product goes to landfill. You’ll get an easy-to-understand contract with the necessary controls and evidence-based reporting.
We, like many organisations, have our own climate commitments. This recycling scheme is one way to help others reach their shared objectives. As part of our work with Scotland Exel, this initiative was key in earning a place on the 2022 Scotland Exel framework for PPE & Workwear.
Real-life results. What others have to say about working with Lion Safety
LION Safety is rated a reliable and trusted supplier of industrial supplies for local authorities.
The proof is in the pudding, as the saying goes, and you’ll want to hear from other clients who’ve been a similar journey. It’s important to share the wins that clients have experienced to give you vision and hope.
Elaine Brown from Tayside Contracts shares her experience of working with LION Safety through the Scotland Excel framework for over 14 years.
