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.