Official UK procurement notice
HCC 01/21 - The Supply of Washroom Paper Disposables and Dispensers for Hertfordshire County Council
Authority: Hertfordshire County Council (Local council)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionHertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) on behalf of Herts FullStop carried out a procurement for the provision of Washroom Paper Disposables and Dispensers (hereinafter referred to as 'Goods') seeking suitably qualified Contractor(s) to supply the Goods under a Framework Agreement.
CPV: Paper hand towels · Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 7 bids received · 8 suppliers appointed
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published valueEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £9,300,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Provision of Branded Washroom Paper Disposables and DispensersCancelledRenewalceiling above
Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) on behalf of Herts FullStop carried out a procurement for the provision of Washroom Paper Disposables and Dispensers (hereinafter referred to as "Goods") to supply the Goods under a Framework Agreement.The Contracting Authority looked for complete Washroom Paper Solutions across the paper and dispenser area. Further to this, the Contracting Authority looked for suppliers that offered solutions which will assist it's customers in the reduction of paper usageThis procurement was divided into Lots. Lot 1 – Provision of Branded Washroom Paper Disposables and Dispensers The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is for the entire Four (4) year term of the Framework Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Framework will be approximately £2,325,000.00. The estimated annual value will be for both Hertfordshire County Council and Hampshire County Council. The Framework Agreement is awarded for an entire term of Four (4) Years.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the Framework Agreement and the Council and other participating authorities will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed.
Lot #2Provision of Non-Branded Washroom Paper Disposables and Dispensers, where a maximum of six Contractors are sought.CancelledRenewalceiling above
Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) on behalf of Herts FullStop carried out a procurement for the provision of Washroom Paper Disposables and Dispensers (hereinafter referred to as "Goods") to supply the Goods under a Framework Agreement.The Contracting Authority is looked for complete Washroom Paper Solutions across the paper and dispenser area. Further to this, the Contracting Authority is looked for suppliers that offered solutions that will assist it's customers in the reduction of paper usageThis procurement was divided into Lots. Lot 2 - Provision of Non-Branded Washroom Paper Disposables and DispensersThe estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is for the entire Four (4) year term of the Framework Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Framework will be approximately £2,325,000.00. The estimated annual value will be for both Hertfordshire County Council and Hampshire County Council. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for an entire term of Four (4) Years.Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the Framework Agreement and the Council and other participating authorities will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- “HCC 01/21 - The Supply of Washroom Paper Disposables and Dispensers…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes
- First published
- 7 Jan 2021, 16:12 GMT
- Last source update
- 10 Aug 2021, 11:43 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 8 Feb 2021 – …
- Authority reference
HCC1911786- FTS notice number
2021/S 000-019304- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02886eFind a Tender
- Review procedure
The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day (when using electronic means) standstill period at the point information on the award of the Framework Agreement] is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision to award a Framework Agreement before a contract is executed/signed (as appropriate). The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (‘Regulations’) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly and within the time limits as defined in the above regulations. Where a Framework Agreement has not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the contracting authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the Framework Agreement has been entered into the court has the options to award damages and/or to shorten or order the Framework Agreement ineffective.
Publisher note: Please note Hertfordshire County Council has worked closely with its districts and partners to create a joint procurement portal called supply Hertfordshire. This portal provides an e-Tendering system which is run by In-Tend.To access this procurement opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidanceIn accordance with Regulation 53 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Council's procurement documents are available within the e-Tendering system.This is a one stage procurement process. Therefore, if you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete and submit a tender by the specified closing date and time. Tender submissions cannot be uploaded after this return deadline.If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: [email protected] or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00.The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award a Framework Agreement] or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result.The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under the law including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the organisation considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request.The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all organisations bidding for this opportunity at any time during the procurement process. This is to ensure that they continue to meet the Council's requirements and remain financially viable to fulfil the requirements under the Framework Agreement.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 8 Feb 2021, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 8 Feb 2021, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
8 Feb 2021 → 10 Aug 2021 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown8 Feb 2021, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened8 Feb 2021, 12:00 GMT
- Notice published10 Aug 2021, 11:43 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete10 Aug 2021, 11:43 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £9,300,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Non-Branded Disposables and Dispensers
- Signed
- 1 Jun 2021
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Branded Washroom Paper Disposables and Dispensers
- Signed
- 1 Jun 2021
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7bids · 7 electronic | 4 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Chief Legal OfficerReview contact point
- High Court,Mediation bodyReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
8 commercial parties on the notice- Arrow County Supplies LtdFramework contractor
- Bunzl UK Limited T/A Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene SuppliesFramework contractor
- Essential Supply Products LtdFramework contractor
- Essity UK LtdFramework contractor
- Kimberly Clark LimitedFramework contractor
- Pattersons West MidlandsFramework contractor
- Tri-Star Packaging SuppliesFramework contractor
- Zenith Hygiene Systems LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria