Planning

Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Period Dignity Programme

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Jan 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council, in collaboration with Vale of Glamorgan Council, is planning the "Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Period Dignity Programme" under the industry category of sanitary goods (CPV code 33771100). This programme, currently in the planning stage, aims to provide eco-friendly period products to low-income households and students in Cardiff and the Vale local authority areas, ensuring access is practical and dignified. The programme features multiple lots, covering products such as single-use eco-friendly period products, menstrual cups, period pants, reusable cloth pads, and educational material. Key dates include the future notice date set for 21 February 2025. The main procurement category is goods, and the process adheres to the legal basis of 2014/24/EU, covered by GPA agreements.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sanitary and eco-friendly products to expand their market presence within the public sector. Suppliers of high-quality, sustainable period products and educational materials are well-suited to compete for this tender, particularly those familiar with distributing products in educational and community settings. The involvement of regional authorities such as Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Councils ensures visibility and potential long-term partnerships in fulfilling public health and environmental sustainability goals. Businesses with innovative solutions for reducing plastic waste in period products and effective public outreach strategies will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Period Dignity Programme

Notice Description

The Period Dignity programme aims to ensure there is a dignified way of accessing period products for those who menstruate within education and those from low-income households in the Cardiff and the Vale local authority area. The fund aims to ensure low-income households and school learners have access to free of charge period products that are accessible in the most practical and dignified way possible. We are committed to addressing the challenges posed by all kinds of plastic pollution. With the aim of all period products used being eco-friendly period products (i.e. re-usable products and/or plastic free) is one of a range of interventions to achieve this.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Eco-friendly single-use period products (pads and tampons)

The aim of the period dignity programme is to provide eco-friendly, high-quality products along with informational material within education settings and throughout Cardiff local authority communities, utilising Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Schools and Hubs to distribute free period products to the public.

Lot 2 - Menstrual cups

The aim of the period dignity programme is to provide eco-friendly, high-quality products along with informational material within education settings and throughout Cardiff local authority communities, utilising Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Schools and Hubs to distribute free period products to the public.

Lot 3 - Period Pants and wet bags

The aim of the period dignity programme is to provide eco-friendly, high-quality products along with informational material within education settings and throughout Cardiff local authority communities, utilising Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Schools and Hubs to distribute free period products to the public.

Lot 4 - Reusable cloth pads and wet bags

The aim of the period dignity programme is to provide eco-friendly, high-quality products along with informational material within education settings and throughout Cardiff local authority communities, utilising Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Schools and Hubs to distribute free period products to the public.

Lot 5 - Educational Material

The aim of the period dignity programme is to provide eco-friendly, high-quality products along with informational material within education settings and throughout Cardiff local authority communities, utilising Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Schools and Hubs to distribute free period products to the public.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d6c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002851-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

33641200 - Other gynaecologicals

33711430 - Disposable personal wipes

33751000 - Disposable nappies

33771000 - Sanitary paper products

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
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL

Contact Name
Laura Pine
Contact Email
environmentprocurement@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1446700111, +44 2920873732

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Electoral Ward
Castleland
Westminster Constituency
Vale of Glamorgan

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