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Period Dignity Programme

Cardiff Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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12 Jun 2026 at 14:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

30 Sep 2025 at 11:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process spearheaded by Cardiff Council has successfully moved into the award stage for the "Period Dignity Programme," aimed at providing free period products across schools and communities within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. This initiative, conducted under an open procedure, has culminated in partnerships with suppliers like Eco Hygiene, Lyreco, and & Sisters. The procurement, falling under the goods category, was officially dated 12th June 2026. It was structured as a framework agreement accessible to local councils, including Newport, Monmouthshire, and Torfaen, with each having estimations on annual spending within the framework. The programme is vital as it seeks to ensure dignified access to necessary personal care products, aligning with the Welsh Government's funding stipulations, which require annual reviews for potential contract extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the production or supply of personal care products. SMEs and large enterprises alike stand to benefit from engagement in this government-backed framework due to its potential for long-term engagement and the recurrent nature of supply needs. The variety of lots—covering eco-friendly sanitary products to educational materials—opens the door for a diverse range of suppliers who can offer innovative and sustainable solutions. With the risk of funding fluctuation, businesses that are agile and can provide value-driven solutions are best suited to thrive in this evolving contract landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Period Dignity Programme

Notice Description

Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council have created a Framework to deliver their Period Dignity Programme to communities and schools across the regions. The Period Dignity programme aims to ensure there is a dignified way of accessing free of charge period products for those who menstruate within education and those from low-income households in the Cardiff and the Vale local authority area in the most practical and dignified way possible. This procurement is subject to funding provided by the Welsh Government. Accordingly, there is a risk that the value of the grant may increase, decrease, or be withdrawn entirely on an annual basis. Any potential extension to the contract will be reviewed annually, subject to the continued availability of funding. The following list of local authorities will be able to access the framework if they wish to do so throughout the contract period: Newport City Council estimated annual spend 150,552GBP Monmouthshire County Council estimated annual spend 69,308GBP Torfaen County Borough Council estimated annual spend 190,038GBP Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council estimated annual spend 120,899GBP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050880
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055771-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33700000 - Personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,213,383 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,213,382 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cardiff Council
Additional Buyers

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Monmouthshire County Council

Newport City Council

Torfaen County Borough Council

Vale of Glamorgan

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Postcode Area
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
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

& Sisters

Eco Hygiene

Lyreco

Further Information

Notice Documents

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