Tender

(NU/1504) Menstrual Care on Campus

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

07 Jun 2019 at 11:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking suppliers for the provision of menstrual care products on campus, titled "(NU/1504) Menstrual Care on Campus". This initiative arises from a growing recognition of menstrual hygiene management as a vital public health issue, supported by various student-led campaigns. The procurement, classified under the CPV category for medical equipment and personal care products, is currently in the Tender stage. Interested bidders have until 21st June 2019 to submit their proposals, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2019 and last until 31st August 2020, with a total value of £40,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in personal care products, particularly those offering sanitary items such as towels and tampons. Companies focusing on social responsibility and sustainable practices in personal care could particularly benefit, as the endeavour aligns with efforts to increase accessibility and affordability of menstrual products for university students. As the procurement method is open, this process encourages a competitive environment that can foster innovation and inclusivity within the supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1504) Menstrual Care on Campus

Notice Description

In recent years, menstrual hygiene management has gained increasing recognition "as an issue of social justice within the context of public health" as a result of the work of a global coalition of academics, nongovernmental organisations and grassroots activists. Since 2016, Newcastle Universities Students Union (NUSU) has made menstrual care products freely accessible from their Student Advice Centre. Newcastle University students launched an online petition calling for free menstrual care products on campus and NUSU Student Council voted unanimously in support of the stance that "the University should fund free menstrual care products across campus". This stance was also endorsed by Newcastle University Feminist Society and the NUSU Marginalised Genders Officer. Attendees at NUSU Student Council expressed support for their tuition fee investment being used towards this proposal. Newcastle University Executive Board endorsed this stance in early 2019 and is now looking to implement it on Campus for all students.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51442f02-1866-4a79-b82c-40ea214ef1b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e14fabe3-abef-411b-b908-299e62717ffd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33700000 - Personal care products

33770000 - Paper sanitary

33771000 - Sanitary paper products

33771100 - Sanitary towels or tampons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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