Planning

The Supply of Washroom Paper Disposables and Dispensers BRANDED & GENERIC

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

19 Nov 2025 at 15:50

PlanningUpdate

21 May 2025 at 15:08

Planning

20 May 2025 at 17:15

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council, acting as the buyer, is overseeing a procurement process titled "The Supply of Washroom Paper Disposables and Dispensers BRANDED & GENERIC". This contract involves the supply of both branded and generic washroom paper disposables and dispensers for use within schools, educational and public settings. The procurement falls under the goods industry category, specifically targeting paper sanitary products and dispensers. The procurement is currently in the planning stage and spans a sizeable contract value of £16,000,000 GBP. The planned procurement notice was updated on 19th November 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 1st July 2026, and conclude on 30th June 2030. The procurement process includes a framework agreement method, with future notices expected by 1st February 2026. Hertfordshire County Council is a public authority classified under the sub-central government, located in Hertford, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses supplying washroom paper products and dispensers, particularly those capable of offering both branded and generic options. The procurement process is well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) thanks to its suitability criteria and framework agreement approach, fostering competitive participation. Companies with robust production capabilities, keen to supply goods for educational and public environments, will find this contract particularly appealing due to its scale and extended duration. Such a contract not only offers substantial revenue potential but also the opportunity for long-term business growth through steady supply commitments and the possibility of establishing or strengthening partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Washroom Paper Disposables and Dispensers BRANDED & GENERIC

Notice Description

Supply of Washroom Paper Disposables and Dispensers branded and generic for use in a school/educational/public setting

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05198d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075353-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

33770000 - Paper sanitary

42968000 - Dispensers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matthew.indge@hertsfullstop.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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