Washroom Services and Period Dignity Solutions

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.

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.