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title: "189_24 Paper Hygiene Consumables & Dispensers (ESPO Private Label \"Smartbuy\")"
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# 189_24 Paper Hygiene Consumables & Dispensers (ESPO Private Label "Smartbuy")

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bcbb275-f55d-497b-acca-3ee0bbbb06c9

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6f1182f-c3f9-4aa5-ba8f-5d7d57b3a067 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERTON GROUP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 33760000 - Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes
- 42968300 - Toilet-roll dispenser system

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2024 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6f1182f-c3f9-4aa5-ba8f-5d7d57b3a067
- 27 Nov 2023 at 16:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1de855d9-23a1-4e53-a3b3-3afaff460cf4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6f1182f-c3f9-4aa5-ba8f-5d7d57b3a067
  15th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1de855d9-23a1-4e53-a3b3-3afaff460cf4
  27th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '189_24' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen, once an Expression of interest has been completed).
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005057-2024
  Find a Tender Contract award notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal

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