The current contracts for cleaning supplies have expired, prompting the need for a new procurement solution. As a result, Braintree District Council, through the Essex Procurement Partnership, established the EPP0006 Cleaning and Hygiene Supplies Framework, under which new call-off contracts can be awarded to selected suppliers. This framework ensures continuity of service, value for money and compliance with procurement regulations, while enabling the Council to source essential janitorial products efficiently across its facilities.

A)Tendring District Council to enter into call-off contracts with Alliance Disposables Ltd., Nationwide Hygiene Supplies Ltd., and Bunzl UK Ltd under the EPP0006 Cleaning and Hygiene Supplies Framework Agreement, Lot 1, to secure janitorial products and services across the district.
B)The use of revenue budgets for this procurement is aligned with the financial planning and governance framework of Tendring District Council. Specifically, the expenditure will be drawn from the approved Revenue Budget as set out in the General Fund Budget and Council Tax report, which was formally adopted by Full Council during the budget-setting process.

The cleaning supplies contracts that can be awarded under the EPP0006 Cleaning and Hygiene Supplies Framework are structured to accommodate potential changes arising from local government reorganisation or devolution. Specifically, the framework allows for the assignment, novation, or disposal of contractual rights and obligations to other contracting authorities, statutory bodies, or private sector entities that may assume the functions of Tendring District Council in the future. This ensures continuity of service and legal compliance should responsibilities shift due to structural changes in governance. The framework’s flexibility reflects a proactive approach to managing public procurement within a dynamic local government landscape, safeguarding operational resilience and service delivery across the district.