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Further Competition - ESPO 239_24 - Washroom Services

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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22 Sep 2025 at 10:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Cumberland Council involves a further competition under ESPO 239_24 for Washroom Services and Clinical Waste Management across various council sites in Cumberland, including care homes, day centres, and libraries. The tender, classified under refuse and waste-related services, reached the award stage with a total contract value of £365,825.60. The contract period runs from 12th September 2025 to 30th June 2028. Cumberland Council, located in Carlisle, awarded the contract to Personnel Hygiene Services Ltd, trading as PHS Group plc, on 11th September 2025. This opportunity was geared towards ensuring value for money and enhanced performance over the contract term.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for growth for service providers in the waste management sector, particularly those specialising in washroom services and clinical waste. The contract's scale and long-term duration can enhance a company's portfolio and market presence in the region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable, although the award was ultimately made to a large entity. Businesses with expertise in efficient waste disposal and demonstrated capability in handling diverse site needs across a council network would find such tenders beneficial for expansion and establishing a benchmark for service excellence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Competition - ESPO 239_24 - Washroom Services

Notice Description

Cumberland Council has a requirement for the Supply of Washroom Services & Clinical Waste (which includes collection and disposal of sanitary waste, the collection and disposal of nappy and incontinence waste, and the collection and disposal of medical and sharps waste etc.) to various Council sites throughout Cumberland. The sites include Cumbria Care Homes, Day Centres, Libraries, Children's Centres and other Corporate Buildings, currently there are approximately 100 sites using this service. The objective of this Further Competition ITT is to appoint a single service provider for the Supply and Provision of Washroom Services & Clinical Waste for Cumberland Council sites. To ensure value for money services and improved performance for the duration of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c93af49-0e49-42f8-9d9f-1d2873769f8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec823771-48c4-488b-9c2c-a87d49be65d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£356,160 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£365,825 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERSONNEL HYGIENE SERVICES LTD TRADING AS PHS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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