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189_24 Paper Hygiene Consumables & Dispensers (ESPO Private Label "Smartbuy")

ESPO

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Award

15 Feb 2024 at 11:14

Award Notice
Tender

27 Nov 2023 at 16:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "189_24 Paper Hygiene Consumables & Dispensers (ESPO Private Label 'Smartbuy')" issued by the buying organisation Espo involves the supply of paper hygiene consumables and dispensers for commercial washroom environments. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with a total value of £8,000,000. The contract period starts on March 1, 2024, and ends on March 31, 2025. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender deadline was January 4, 2024. The location for delivery is ESPO in Leicester, and the main procurement category is goods.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses in the hygiene consumables industry looking to supply products to public bodies in the UK. Being awarded this contract can foster business growth and provide a steady revenue stream over the contract period. Businesses capable of supplying branded hygiene consumables and dispensers to commercial washrooms would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Understanding the requirements outlined in the tender documents and demonstrating financial stability with credit rating checks are crucial for successful participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

189_24 Paper Hygiene Consumables & Dispensers (ESPO Private Label "Smartbuy")

Notice Description

A framework for the supply of paper hygiene consumables and dispensers suitable for commercial washroom environments. Products required include toilet paper, hand towels, wiping rolls, facial tissues etc and associated dispensers. All products are required to be supplied branded with ESPO's private label "smartbuy" on the outer packaging. All goods are for delivery to ESPO, Leicester. Lot 1 - Paper Hygiene Consumables & Dispensers (ESPO Private Label "Smartbuy") All products are required for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using a credit rating agency. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bcbb275-f55d-497b-acca-3ee0bbbb06c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6f1182f-c3f9-4aa5-ba8f-5d7d57b3a067
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

33760000 - Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes

42968300 - Toilet-roll dispenser system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 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
ESPO
Contact Name
Catalogue Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERTON GROUP (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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