Planning

DfE Period Products Scheme - Early Engagement Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

01 Feb 2022 at 14:17

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Feb 2022 at 10:23

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Jan 2022 at 12:15

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is currently in the planning stage of the "DfE Period Products Scheme - Early Engagement Notice," which pertains to the procurement of sanitary products for schools and colleges across various regions in England, including the North East, North West, and London. The engagement end date for this initial phase was set for 12 January 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their interest and ideas, with relevant information expected to be distributed through the DfE eTendering Portal. This notice serves as a preliminary indication of the DfE's intentions regarding future procurement options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of sanitary products, particularly sanitary towels and tampons. Companies capable of meeting educational sector requirements and complying with standards for bulk supplies would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. Furthermore, the initiative may attract businesses focused on sustainable and innovative product offerings within the period products market, providing a pathway for growth and collaboration with the DfE.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfE Period Products Scheme - Early Engagement Notice

Notice Description

This notice is associated with the current Period Products Scheme, details of which can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/period-products-in-schools-and-colleges/period-product-scheme-for-schools-and-colleges-in-england The DfE is currently exploring possible procurement options for the future of this scheme. The DfE held an initial market engagement event virtually on Wednesday 12th January 2022 via MS Teams. The slides from the session can be downloaded below. If you have a non-commercial interest in this procurement and would like to contribute ideas, please send these to Period.PRODUCTS@education.gov.uk Additional information: Please note: this notice is for expressions of interest from organisations interested in the Period Products Scheme. This notice is for information only and is intended to be indicative. Therefore, all information presented here is subject to change. Accordingly, the Department for Education will not be liable for any cost, expenditure, work or effort incurred by any party acting on the basis of this notice. All future information will be issued to potential providers via the DfE eTendering Portal. Providers can access this system for details of how to register and the terms of free registration at: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2ceffc2-03f0-4a28-9c6c-ec5fc4aa2573
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98385a7-ea10-4819-8b26-2ec62c045c90
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33771100 - Sanitary towels or tampons

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2022Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
period.products@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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