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Management and Distribution of Free Period Products

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2026 at 13:47

Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Aberdeen City Council, a regional authority in Scotland, involves the management and distribution of free period products. Classified broadly under adult and other education services, this initiative primarily focuses on services related to personal care products, including sanitary towels, tampons, and dispensing machines. Located in Aberdeen (UKM50 region), the contract was initiated through an open procedure. As of 23 April 2026, the contract has reached the award stage with CFINE Ltd as the active supplier. Key dates to note include the contract's original tender period, ending 12 December 2025, and signing date, 1 April 2026, valuing the contract at £505,757.60.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production and distribution of personal care products, particularly those specialising in sanitary items. As the process was open to electronic submissions, SMEs such as CFINE Ltd successfully participated, indicating a favourable environment for small to medium enterprises to thrive. The contract's emphasis on quality and price criteria makes it ideal for businesses that can offer high-quality service at competitive rates. Given its regional focus, local suppliers based in Aberdeen stand an advantageous position in meeting the delivery requirements and fostering business growth through regional authority collaborations.

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Notice Title

Management and Distribution of Free Period Products

Notice Description

Management and Distribution of Free Period Products

Lot Information

Lot 1

Management and Distribution of Free Period Products

Renewal: The Council shall have the sole option of extending the contract for a further period of up to 24 months after the expiry of the term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037157-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

42 - Industrial machinery

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33700000 - Personal care products

33771100 - Sanitary towels or tampons

42968200 - Sanitary dispensing machines

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£505,757 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks 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
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFINE

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