Washroom Services and Period Dignity Solutions

The framework agreement for Washroom Services and Period Dignity Solutions offers our members a one-stop shop for the procurement of washroom services and associated products. 

Services available under the framework include:

 · Hygiene Waste Collection and Disposal Services

 · Air Care Products & Replenishment Services

 · Hand Care and Drying Products and Services          

 · Vending Solutions

 · Period Dignity Solutions 

The following may be requested at Call-Off under Lots 1 - 13 but it is not a mandatory requirement that the Supplier is able to provide them:

· Water Management Products and Services

· Clinical Waste and Sharps Disposal

· Matting

· First Aid Products & Replenishment Services                

• More advantageous pricing based on economies of scale from aggregated spend from members, with new suppliers entering the framework keeping pricing competitive.
• A detailed Specification of Requirements is provided with detailed service standards and reporting requirements establishing a process for performance monitoring.
• The call-off Terms and Conditions have been established at framework. These incorporate elements such as: service frequency/volume variation, disruption to service delivery, consolidation of contracts and exit planning.
• Reduced administrative effort and associated cost savings.
• Multiple methods of call-off including direct via ranking, desktop exercise and full mini-competition including permitted variation of weightings
• Supporting call-off documentation is provided in the form of a mini-competition template and a direct award template to ensure that agreement users ensure that call off contracts are brought within the terms of the agreement.
• Added value services are incorporated including online account portals, 'greener' waste disposal routes e.g. RDF and waste to energy offerings
• Lot 14 covers both product supply and educational support for period dignity initiatives. The lot focuses on products which are safe, sustainably sourced, and with a low environmental impact. Access to the lot is broad covering students, staff, and the wider community where the community is engaged in a period dignity scheme led by a Member Institution. Sales may be through the institution or direct from the end user and may include product delivery to the premises of the Member Institution or, where required, delivery to a personal address.
• Custom period dignity offerings available to members via lot 14 and can be tailored to what the information the member would like as part of the campaign. 
• The development of a longer-term relationship with suppliers which is mutually beneficial.
• The Framework allows for the flexibility to determine specific requirements at the call off stage.
• Framework Agreements support longer term business planning as they span a period of typically four years and allow some stability from market fluctuations.
• NWUPC and your Consortium will provide contract management support to you should you experience any issues with suppliers and will act in your best interests. 
1. Using this framework supports our Giving Back initiative. Our charity's focus is on SEND, wellbeing and absenteeism

Multiple methods of call-off including direct Award via ranking, desktop exercise and full mini-competition including permitted variation of weightings. Please read the framework user guide for full details. 

The CPC Quote Tool makes it easy to perform and manage a further competition exercise on this Framework. It's free to use for all our members and offers quick, compliant access to all suppliers on purchases that fall below £214,904.00

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If your purchase exceeds £214,904.00, the CPC Sourcing Cloud is available that complies with the regulations to allow electronic tender returns whilst still being free to use for our members. Find out more about the CPC Sourcing Cloud.

Direct award is best suited to procurements such as (but not limited to):

• Low value / low complexity requirements
• Where goods or services are exclusive to one supplier / provider
• Continuity or additions to existing goods or services
• Urgent / one-off requirements

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