AwardFacility related sanitation servicesCPV: 33141000

Washroom Services and Period Dignity Solutions

Salford

Published 29 May, 2025

Contract Value

£14,000,000

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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) has successfully completed an open procurement procedure to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Washroom Services and Period Dignity Solutions. This initiative, targeting the hygiene services industry, marks a strategic evolution of an existing framework and involves significant geographic coverage, including various regions across the UK. The procurement process, active with a completion date of 29th May 2025, proceeded to the award stage, meaning contracts valued at £14,000,000 were signed on 1st May 2025.

The framework, initially set to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, offers an optional extension up to March 2029. Key lots include regional focus till Lot 13, with Lot 14 addressing national needs for Period Dignity Solutions, offering substantial opportunities for suppliers. This framework presents notable business growth potential, especially for large suppliers like Personnel Hygiene Services Limited, and small to medium enterprises such as Eco Hygiene Care Ltd, focusing on areas like hygiene waste management and period dignity products.

Enterprises well-equipped to handle washroom services or those providing sustainable period products stand to benefit significantly. Furthermore, with multiple lots up for grabs and considerable contract values, businesses can leverage these opportunities to expand their operations and footprint, particularly within public sector entities that form part of NWUPC and its partner organisations. The emphasis on quality and price in award criteria ensures competitive advantages for firms excelling in customer requirement fulfillment while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

Notice Description

NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of APUC, CPC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC and SUPC for Washroom Services and Period Dignity Solutions as the successor to an existing framework agreement. This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st April 2025 for an initial period of thirty-six (36) months until 31st March 2028 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31st March 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. The agreement is split into fourteen (14) lots. Lots 1-13 cover the supply of Washroom Services on a regional basis. Lot 14 covers Period Dignity Solutions nationally.

Lot Information14 Lots

1Lot 1 - Washroom Services (North East)

Cancelled

This lot covers the full complement of services/products required to create and maintain a clean, safe and pleasant washroom environment. It is a mandatory requirement that suppliers can provide the following services/products: Hygiene Waste Collection and Disposal; Air Care Products & Replenishment; Hand Care and Drying; Vending Solutions. The Framework also includes the following services on a non-mandatory basis: Water Management; Clinical Waster & Sharps Disposal; Matting; First Aid products

2Lot 14 Period Dignity Solutions

Cancelled

This lot is focused on delivering period dignity to member communities through period products which are safe, sustainably sourced, with a low environmental impact and high social value. Access to the products and support services in this lot will be for students, staff, and the wider community where the community is engaged in a period dignity scheme led by the Customer. The focus of the lot is primarily on the provision of products in bulk box volumes to support product replenishment and deliver value however, sales may be for smaller volumes and can be through the Customer or direct from the end user (e.g. student). This may include product delivery to the premises of the Customer or, where required, delivery to a personal address. The scope of Lot 14 also includes the provision of solutions to support product dispensing through free vending and other solutions that support discrete access to in scope products.

3Lot 2 - Washroom Services (North West)

Cancelled

4Lot 3 - Washroom Services (Yorkshire and the Humber)

Cancelled

5Lot 4 - Washroom Services (East Midlands)

Cancelled

6Lot 5 - Washroom Services (West Midlands)

Cancelled

7Lot 6 - Washroom Services (East of England)

Cancelled

8Lot 7 - Washroom Services (London)

Cancelled

9Lot 8 - Washroom Services (South East)

Cancelled

10Lot 9 - Washroom Services (South West)

Cancelled

11Lot 10 - Washroom Services (Wales)

Cancelled

12Lot 11 - Washroom Services (Northern Ireland)

Cancelled

13Lot 12 - Washroom Services (Scotland)

Cancelled

14Lot 13 - Washroom Services (National)

Cancelled

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04b698

Publication Source

Find A Tender Service

Notice Type

Tender Notice

Procurement Type

Framework

Procurement Category

Services

Procurement Method

Open

Awardee Scale

Large, SME

Current Stage

Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value

£14,000,000

Lots Value

Not specified

Awards Value

Not specified

Contracts Value

£14,000,000

The contract period is three years.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Tender

14 Nov 2024 at 17:37

Tender Notice

TenderUpdate

13 Dec 2024 at 15:31

Tender Notice

Award

29 May 2025 at 14:32

Award Notice

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status

Complete

Lots Status

Cancelled

Awards Status

Active

Contracts Status

Active

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

NWU

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

Services

Contact Name

Myles Woodman

Phone

+44 1612348017

SALFORD

M6 6FP

North West

England

TLD3 Greater Manchester

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

Not specifiedAwarded

Large, SME

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Number of Suppliers

Awards Value

Not specified

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http://online.hscni.net

online.hscni.net/

http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members

apuc-scot.ac.uk/

http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm

citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm

http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members

neupc.ac.uk/our-members

http://www.oscr.org.uk

oscr.org.uk/

http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites

police.uk/

http://www.scotland.police.uk

scotland.police.uk/

https://nwupc.ac.uk/

nwupc.ac.uk/

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87551&B=NWUPC

uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp

https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080

uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080

https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/

education-ni.gov.uk/

https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/

england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/

https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies

finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies

https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council

gov.uk/find-local-council

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations

gov.uk/government/organisations

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission

gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housing

gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housing

https://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/

hepcw.ac.uk/members/

https://www.hospiceuk.org/hospice-care-finder

hospiceuk.org/hospice-care-finder

https://www.local.gov.uk

local.gov.uk/

https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list

lupc.ac.uk/member-list

https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/fire-and-rescue-services

nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/fire-and-rescue-services

https://www.nationalparks.uk/

nationalparks.uk/

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland

nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations

nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations

https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments

northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments

https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members

nwupc.ac.uk/our-members

https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide

ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide

https://www.psni.police.uk

psni.police.uk/

https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members

supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members

https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/

thecpc.ac.uk/members/

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