Published date: 20 December 2023
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes - 33760000
Toilet-roll dispenser system - 42968300
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£26,400,000
Procurement reference
187_24
Published date
20 December 2023
Closing date
16 October 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 January 2024
Contract end date
31 March 2026
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
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.
More information
Previous notice about this procurement
187_24 Paper Hygiene Consumables and Dispensers
- Opportunity
- Published 15 September 2023
Links
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- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037522-2023
- Award notice
- Find a Tender Contract award notice
Additional text
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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.
Award information
Awarded date
15 December 2023
Contract start date
1 January 2024
Contract end date
31 March 2026
Total value of contract
£16,800,000
This contract was awarded to 2 suppliers.
Essity UK Limited
Address
Southfields Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3EJ
Reference
Companies House number: 03226403
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Kimberly-Clark Limited
Address
Walton Oaks, Dorking Road, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7NS
Reference
Companies House number: 00308676
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Catalogue Procurement Team
Address
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
LEICESTER
LE19 1ES
England
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Closing: 16 October 2023, 12pm