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title: "187_24 Paper Hygiene Consumables and Dispensers"
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# 187_24 Paper Hygiene Consumables and Dispensers

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ccc1042-3771-4915-ba91-4f04d40dc541

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process involves the award of a framework agreement by Espo, a Central Purchasing Body, for the supply of paper hygiene consumables and dispensers suitable for commercial washroom environments. The title of the procurement is "187_24 Paper Hygiene Consumables and Dispensers". It falls under the industry category of toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels, and serviettes. The procurement is located in Leicester, England. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), with a contract period starting on 1st January 2024 and ending on 31st March 2026. The tender period ended on 16th October 2023, and the total estimated value of the framework agreement is £26,400,000.

This tender for paper hygiene consumables and dispensers presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers in the hygiene products sector, particularly those able to provide premium quality products suitable for commercial washrooms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses capable of meeting the financial stability requirements and adhering to the credit rating checks specified in the contract will find this tender suitable for their growth and expansion goals.

## 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 goods are for delivery to ESPO, Leicester. Lot 1 - Paper Hygiene Consumables and Dispensers (Premium Range 1) Lot 2 - Paper Hygiene Consumables and Dispensers (Premium Range 2) Lot 3 - Paper Hygiene Consumables and Dispensers (ESPO private label "smartbuy") The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 21 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/de84d50f-9f8d-46de-8068-ec9f5c11c935 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,800,000 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ESSITY; KIMBERLY-CLARK |

## 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

- 20 Dec 2023 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de84d50f-9f8d-46de-8068-ec9f5c11c935
- 15 Sep 2023 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e682bbb-dae1-4343-9242-28c327bc26c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de84d50f-9f8d-46de-8068-ec9f5c11c935
  20th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e682bbb-dae1-4343-9242-28c327bc26c7
  15th September 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 '187_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/037522-2023
  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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