This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Feb 2024 at 11:04

Tender

27 Nov 2023 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Central Purchasing Body ESPO is running a public procurement process for a framework agreement titled "189_24 Paper Hygiene Consumables & Dispensers". This procurement falls under the goods category specifically for toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels, and serviettes. The contract is active and is estimated at £8,000,000 GBP. The deadline for bids was 4th January 2024, with the tender award announced on February 7th, 2024. The main procurement stage is the award, and the products are to be delivered to Leicester.

This tender for paper hygiene consumables and dispensers by ESPO presents a lucrative business opportunity for suppliers in the commercial washroom hygiene sector. Businesses specializing in providing toilet paper, hand towels, and related products with branding capabilities are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is open and transparent, allowing SMEs to participate. The framework agreement includes an option to extend for up to 35 months, providing potential for long-term business relationships and growth opportunities. Additionally, the standstill period ensures fairness and allows aggrieved parties to seek legal action if needed.

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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 Information

Lot 1 - Paper Hygiene Consumables & Dispensers (ESPO Private Label "Smartbuy")

Products required are toilet paper, hand towels, wiping rolls and facial tissues, with their associated dispensers. All products are to have ESPO's private label "smartbuy" branding adhered to the outer packaging. All products are required for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041d13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005057-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

33761000 - Toilet paper

33762000 - Paper handkerchiefs

33763000 - Paper hand towels

42968300 - Toilet-roll dispenser system

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
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) Limited

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