Planning

Sanitary Product provision to schools and post-16 education institutions across England.

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Apr 2019 at 11:39

Planning

01 Apr 2019 at 13:25

Planning

01 Apr 2019 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) in England is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of free sanitary products to schools and post-16 education institutions. The engagement events are scheduled to take place on 23rd April in London and 26th April in Sheffield, with an engagement end date set for 26th April 2019. The contract is expected to begin in September 2019 and run until March 2023. Potential bidders should note that a contract notice is anticipated to be published in May 2019, and the industry primarily involved falls under the category of sanitary products, specifically sanitary towels and tampons, in addition to related services such as vending machines and courier services.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in sanitary products, health and educational supplies, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. The planned market engagement events will provide a platform for suppliers to understand the DfE's expectations and to engage in networking. Companies with innovative delivery models and a focus on social responsibility may find unique opportunities to collaborate and support this important initiative in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Sanitary Product provision to schools and post-16 education institutions across England.

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is looking to provide free sanitary products to schools and post-16 education providers across England through a procurement to appoint a single provider or network of providers In March 2019, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that the DfE will lead a scheme to provide access to free sanitary products in all schools and colleges in England. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/spring-statement-2019-what-you-need-to-know The DfE is currently exploring a number of delivery models and would welcome the opportunity to discuss with the market to ensure our chosen approach will lead to the best outcomes for our stakeholders. The DfE intends to hold an initial market engagement event at 11:00 on Tuesday 23rd April in London . The purpose of this event is for all potential suppliers to gain a better understanding of the DfE's requirements and to provide an opportunity for organisations to network. Please note that limited spaces are available to attend this session in person, and spaces will be given on a first come-first serve basis. Audio dial-in will be offered once sessions are full. We are also offering 1-2-1 discussions immediately following this event for any organisations who would be interested. These sessions will be limited to 30 minutes and will also be on a first-come first-serve basis. To register for this event, please contact PP.PROCUREMENT@education.gov.uk . We also intend to publish a short survey, a link to which will appear here shortly. If you have a non-commercial interest in this procurement and would like to contribute ideas, please send these to PP.PROCUREMENT@education.gov.uk Additional information: SCHEDULED DATE FOR PUBLICATION OF CONTRACT NOTICE: May 2019 START AND END DATES OF THE CONTRACT: September 2019 - March 2023 Please note the engagement event in Sheffield will no longer be held.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56b8a795-8b24-4185-96ca-06bdfe0d86fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef039c6-6d4e-440e-9758-c4542a7b5def
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42 - Industrial machinery

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

33771100 - Sanitary towels or tampons

42933100 - Sanitary vending machines

42968200 - Sanitary dispensing machines

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Apr 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Craig Heatley
Contact Email
pp.procurement@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 6HG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

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