Tender

Management and Distribution of Free Period Products

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council is inviting tenders for the "Management and Distribution of Free Period Products" service, focusing on adult and other education services under the CPV code 80400000. This tender, currently at the active tender stage, is open to electronic submissions until 12th December 2025, with the procurement adopting an open procedure method. The services are set to be delivered primarily in Aberdeen (UKM50), and the contract could potentially be extended for an additional 24 months beyond its initial 1,080-day term. The procurement is governed by the legal framework CELEX 32014L0024 and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This opportunity presents a significant potential for business growth for companies specialising in personal care products, sanitary distribution services, or educational services related to wellness. Businesses with robust supply chain capabilities and expertise in quality adult education services may find this tender particularly beneficial. The opportunity not only involves the distribution of sanitary products but also includes managing sanitary dispensing machines, enhancing service delivery. Emphasis on a high-quality service at 60% of the award criteria, alongside a 40% price weightage, indicates that businesses offering innovative solutions with strong value propositions could strongly compete in this procurement. Additionally, electronic orderings and payments are permissible, facilitating streamlined operations for the appointed contractor.

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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/073267-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

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

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