Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) has responsibility for establishing central procurement arrangements for commonly available goods and services. A central arrangement (Framework Agreement) was established in June 2023 for the Supply of Cleaning, Paper, Personal Hygiene & Period Equality Products.

The OGP is responsible for managing the overall performance of the Framework Agreement, ensuring that the terms and conditions of the Framework Agreements, the products supplied, the contracted prices and the performance levels are adhered to by the Framework Members. OGP conducts regular review meetings with the Framework Members and with Public Service Bodies. OGP is not aware of any performance issues or breaches of the Framework Agreements terms, conditions and requirements.

Individual contracts relating to this Framework Agreement are entered into via a Notification to Activate Goods form signed by both the PSB and the Framework Member. Each PSB is responsible for the operational management and performance of their contract, and directly manages the relationship with their supplier. No operational issues have been escalated to OGP by either PSBs or Framework Members. OGP is satisfied that the central procurement arrangement established is performing as expected.

The Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cleaning, Paper, Personal Hygiene & Period Equality Products is a multi-supplier and multi lot arrangement. A specific Lot for the Leinster Region was established. Framework Members appointed to this Lot have been appointed to other geographic lots. The relevant Contract Award Notice was published on the eTenders portal on 14th June 2023.