Award

NCD511 - Provision of Janitorial Supplies

NEW COLLEGE DURHAM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2025 at 11:39

Tender

23 Jul 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by New College Durham focused on the provision of janitorial supplies, titled "NCD511 - Provision of Janitorial Supplies." This procurement falls under the goods industry category, specifically targeting janitorial services and cleaning products. The process utilised an open competition method, classified as a below-threshold procurement. Set in Durham, UK, the tender progressed from initiation to the award stage, with the award date being 19th December 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £129,000 (gross amount of £154,800) and will commence on 12th January 2026, continuing until 11th January 2028. FULLI'S PAPERWARE LIMITED was awarded the contract, providing an opportunity for long-term partnership, conditional on satisfactory performance, which could extend until January 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for janitorial supply businesses seeking to increase their market presence by partnering with educational institutions. With the emphasis on quality, value for money, and the potential for contract extension, businesses capable of providing a comprehensive range of cleaning products and tools would find this procurement appealing. The criteria included delivery times, account management, environmental categorisation, and social value, which implies that businesses prioritising sustainability and operational efficiency would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. The contract's focus on adding additional products as needed also opens avenues for suppliers to innovate and expand their offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit, as reflected by the 17 SME final stage bids received in this tender process.

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Notice Title

NCD511 - Provision of Janitorial Supplies

Notice Description

New College Durham was seeking proposals from janitorial suppliers to provide a comprehensive range of janitorial supplies. The purpose of the tender was to ensure the college has access to essential cleaning products and tools to support a safe, clean and hygienic environment for staff, students and the local community.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The proposed contract includes a selection of goods which the College uses. However, the list is not exhaustive and could be required for the awarded supplier to add additional products to the contracted product list where necessary.

Renewal: Extension of contract for a further 24 months is subject to satisfactory performance. Performance will be reviewed upon within the initial period through contract reviews and ongoing performance monitoring based on expressed targets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056483
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084817-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

24900000 - Fine and various chemical products

39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products

98341130 - Janitorial services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£129,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£129,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£129,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW COLLEGE DURHAM
Contact Name
Andrew Dawson
Contact Email
purchasing@newdur.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0191 375 4029

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5ES
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FULLI'S PAPERWARE

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