239_24 Provision of Washroom Services

Descriptions

A Collaboration between ESPO, YPO and NEPO, with ESPO acting as the lead contracting authority. Provision of a complete washroom services solution, including, but not limited to, collection and disposal of sanitary waste, nappy and incontinence waste, medical waste, sharps collection, clinical waste and offensive waste. The framework also covers the provision of roller towers, hand dryers (rental), matting solutions and the supply of any and all associated washroom equipment (sanitary vending machines, air fresheners, soap dispensers, urinal sleeves, water saving taps and devices etc). The scope of the framework agreement also includes the provision of period dignity and male incontinence products and services and provides the opportunity for service providers to offer alternative waste treatment methods, such as recycling and incineration, as an alternative to sending waste collected to landfill sites. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. ESPO shall monitor the financial stability of the awarded suppliers during the period of the Framework Agreement by reference to credit ratings agency reports. ESPO shall obtain a credit score for the suppliers on or before the Framework start date as a base score and where a significant change is identified over the life of the Framework Agreement, ESPO reserves the right to investigate the reasons for this significant change. Depending on the severity of the offences involved, it will be at the sole discretion of ESPO to suspend or even permanently remove the supplier from the Framework Agreement.