--- title: "ITT288 - Appointment for a Supplier of Cleaning & Janitorial Supplies" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7926925a-0f7b-4111-8a6c-bca1d5bec6f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7926925a-0f7b-4111-8a6c-bca1d5bec6f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7926925a-0f7b-4111-8a6c-bca1d5bec6f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7926925a-0f7b-4111-8a6c-bca1d5bec6f1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING" published: "2021-10-27" --- # ITT288 - Appointment for a Supplier of Cleaning & Janitorial Supplies Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7926925a-0f7b-4111-8a6c-bca1d5bec6f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7926925a-0f7b-4111-8a6c-bca1d5bec6f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7926925a-0f7b-4111-8a6c-bca1d5bec6f1.json) ## Summary The University of Northampton is actively seeking a supplier for cleaning and janitorial supplies under the tender titled "ITT288 - Appointment for a Supplier of Cleaning & Janitorial Supplies." This opportunity falls within the cleaning and polishing products industry category, with a procurement stage currently in the tender phase. The tender submission deadline is set for 19 November 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2022, continuing until 31 March 2025. The procurement process will follow a selective method, employing a restricted procedure that is above the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, particularly those offering cleaning chemicals, paper goods, and equipment. Companies that prioritise eco-friendly operations and can demonstrate a commitment to recyclable materials and responsible sourcing will be well-suited to compete. As the University aims to meet ambitious carbon reduction goals, businesses aligned with green initiatives will have a distinct advantage in this procurement process, enabling them to contribute to the university's corporate social responsibility strategies while potentially expanding their market reach. ## Notice The University of Northampton is seeking an efficient, innovative, environmentally friendly, cost and financially competitive, high quality supplier of cleaning and janitorial supplies, conducted in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner. The University of Northampton through this exercise seeks a supplier with proven track record of excellent service delivery, positive and satisfied customers experience achieved, capable of meeting its obligations with the scope of provided guidelines while provides measured quality in its services delivered. The University of Northampton has reaffirmed its commitment to combating climate change by pledging to becoming net zero carbon by 2030. The institution's management team has endorsed the pledge to deliver net zero carbon by 2030, which means the University needs to eliminate or offset 5,000 tonnes of carbon emissions* by the end of the decade. You can see the University's pledge on the https://www.oneplanetpledge.org/pledges . As a result, University of Northampton is looking for a supplier that has the same commitment and places green initiative such as recycling cardboards, less packaging and sourcing green and eco-friendly products where possible at the heart of their operations. As such the cardboard packaging shall consist of >= 80% recycled material. Products carrying a relevant Type Eco label fulfilling the listed criteria will be deemed to comply. The requirements of the latest revisions of the relevant EU Eco label criteria shall be met in full by those products which fall within their scope. The Contractor shall be responsible for sourcing and delivery of the products supplies as defined and requested in the attached agreed and approved CORE/PROPOSAL list of items and The University is looking for one supplier to provide all services and not in lots. Products required are Cleaning Chemicals, Catering Chemicals, Paper Goods and Equipment UON Required Criteria/expectations for Paper Products/Cleaning Chemicals/Agents/Dispensers are as below: 1. Paper products composition must consider requirements for minimum pipe slopes to sustain transport and disintegration of flushable products in small pipes in UON buildings and sewers to prevent blockages and environmental issues. The products need to be of such composition and quality to disintegrate rapidly in sewer systems. 2. UON preference in sourcing of paper products is for products to be ecologically sourced, sustainable, socially responsible, environmentally friendly, and recyclable where possible and be cost effective. Particular attention will be paid to quality, the environment, and also contribution towards our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy. Paper products needs to be environmentally friendly & provide excellent quality, at an affordable price. 3. Toilet/Hand Tissue dispensers either centre feed or folded must form part of the controlled one-sheet dispensing sys... Additional information: The information and documents for this tender will be accessible from https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnorthampton Click on Current Tenders link where you can view the project detail, express an interest and register your Organisation with our e-tendering system. Once the registration has been accepted and you have received your login details by e:mail you can login to view and download the PQQ in the My Tenders section of the website. If your company is already registered please do not register again Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0788952-3915-4438-b713-62d8117a92e5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING | | Locality | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 5PH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Delapre and Rushmere | | Westminster constituency | Northampton South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products ## Release History - 27 Oct 2021 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0788952-3915-4438-b713-62d8117a92e5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0788952-3915-4438-b713-62d8117a92e5 27th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnorthampton/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnorthampton - https://www.oneplanetpledge.org/pledges ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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