Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene, a division of Bunzl Canada, has been awarded Diamond Status, the highest level of recognition in the Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM) 2025 Supplier Recognition Program. The announcement was made on June 24, 2026, from Bunzl's headquarters in Burlington, Ontario.
Recognition for Excellence
Diamond Status is granted to suppliers that demonstrate consistent, measurable performance and a strong commitment to delivering value to customers across Ontario's education, municipal, and broader public sector communities. The award identifies and celebrates supplier partners that deliver outstanding service, innovation, and long-term value to OECM customers.
Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene's recognition in 2025 marks a significant milestone in a multi-year history of performance achievement within the program. As a trusted OECM supplier partner since 2013, this recognition further reflects Bunzl's long-standing commitment to delivering consistent value, service excellence, and strong public sector partnerships.
Evaluation Criteria
The prestigious honour reflects Bunzl Canada's exceptional performance across all five evaluation criteria: customer excellence, business growth, strategic alignment, spend and savings, and compliance. Diamond Status is awarded to suppliers who demonstrate consistent, measurable performance and a strong commitment to delivering value to customers across Ontario's education, municipal, and broader public sector communities.
“Achieving Diamond Status is a proud moment for our entire team,” said Brock Tully, Senior Vice President, Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene. “As school boards navigate budget pressures and operational complexity, our focus remains on helping them operate more efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.”
Partnership with Educational Institutions
Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene's work with educational partners both in Ontario and across Canada has established foundational knowledge and expertise that strengthens OECM's marketplace. Through its partnership with OECM, Bunzl collaborates with school boards and institutions to design and implement effective cleaning and hygiene programs, provide hands-on training, and support compliance with evolving health and safety requirements.
“We work hard to be an innovative and supportive partner to our educational customers, helping them achieve their sustainability and operational goals through our unique, customized ConfidentClean® approach,” said Cameron Morris, Director of Sales, Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene. “We're very proud to receive this special recognition from OECM.”
Commitment to Sustainability and Compliance
By combining national scale with local expertise, Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene helps education customers maintain clean, safe, and efficient facilities for students, staff, and visitors. The company's approach combines strong supplier governance, rigorous compliance practices, and customer-focused service delivery. Through tools such as detailed contract compliance reporting, sustainability tracking, an innovative Carbon Footprint Calculator, and performance monitoring, Bunzl ensures transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement for its customers.
