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FMM-21-002 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS

EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2021 at 15:44

Tender

19 Apr 2021 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority NI has initiated a public procurement process for the supply and delivery of feminine hygiene products, labelled as FMM-21-002. This contract is classified under personal care products and is aimed at educational establishments throughout Northern Ireland. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to conclude by 25 May 2021. The contract has a value of £4,000,000 and will span an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of four additional one-year extensions. Interested suppliers must ensure their bids are submitted by the defined deadline to be considered.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hygiene products, particularly those that can meet the quality and delivery requirements of a public sector client. Given the considerable financial value of the contract and the expected volume of goods, companies equipped for extensive distribution and supply chain management are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, suppliers focused on social value outcomes may find this tender aligns well with their business objectives, given the Education Authority's commitment to social inclusion and responsible practices in its procurement processes.

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Notice Title

FMM-21-002 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of feminine hygiene products for the Education Authority for an initial period of 12 months with the potential of 4 further 12-month extensions. The successful Contractor will be required to supply and deliver feminine hygiene products to schools throughout Northern Ireland. A list of all educational establishments can be, found here: Department of Education Institution Search (https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and delivery of feminine hygiene products for the Education Authority for an initial period of 12 months with the potential of 4 further 12-month extensions. The successful Contractor will be required to supply and deliver feminine hygiene products to schools throughout Northern Ireland. A list of all educational establishments can be, found here: Department of Education Institution Search (https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus)

Options: After the initial contract period there is potential to extend for 4 further periods of 12 months

Renewal: Option to extend for 4 further periods of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a7b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022584-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33700000 - Personal care products

85142300 - Hygiene services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI
Contact Name
facilities.procureeani.org.uk
Contact Email
facilities.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN PRESTON CO BELFAST

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