Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) has initiated a tendering process for a multi-provider Framework Agreement titled "Washroom Services and Period Dignity Solutions". This tender, published on 14th November 2024, is categorised under hygiene services and spans multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the agreement scheduled to commence on 1st April 2025 and run for 36 months, with a 12-month extension option until 31st March 2029, depending on performance. Interested businesses must submit their bids by 17th December 2024 at 13:00 (UTC). The total estimated value of the contract is £14 million GBP, divided into fourteen lots, focusing on various washroom services and period dignity solutions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hygiene services, facility-related sanitation services, disposable medical consumables, and personal care products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the open procurement method and the provision for regional lots which allow for localisation of service delivery. Companies that can provide comprehensive washroom services, including hand care products, mats, hand-drying apparatus, and medical waste services, would be well-positioned to benefit from this framework agreement. This engagement could result in substantial business growth by securing a long-term contract with reputable universities and institutions represented by the NWUPC.

Tender

Washroom Services and Period Dignity Solutions

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

14th November 2024 18:07:45 PM

Tender Deadline

17th December 2024 13:00:00 PM 24 days remaining
Contract Summary

NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of APUC, CPC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC and SUPC for Washroom Services and Period Dignity Solutions as the successor to an existing framework agreement. This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st April 2025 for an initial period of thirty-six (36) months until 31st March 2028 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31st March 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. The agreement is split into fourteen (14) lots. Lots 1-13 cover the supply of Washroom Services on a regional basis. Lot 14 covers Period Dignity Solutions.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-00ec05c9-86da-4c43-ba20-41066cd4ea30

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

33141000
33700000
33741000
33770000
39532000
39712300
39810000
85142300
90510000
90524000
90900000
90920000

CPV Division(s)

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
85 - Health and social work services
90 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services
Awarding Authority

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

Buyer Name

Myles Woodman

Buyer Email

myles.woodman@nwupc.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1612348017

Buyer Address

Salford Innovation Forum. Room 210, 51 Frederick Road

Salford

M6 6FP

ENG

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Washroom Services and Period Dignity Solutions

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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