Planning

Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Period Dignity Programme

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council are initiating the procurement process for the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Period Dignity Programme. This programme, classified under General Public Services, is currently in the planning stage with a planned notice date of 21st February 2025. The goal of the programme is to ensure dignified access to period products for individuals in education and low-income households across Cardiff and the Vale. The procurement encompasses several lots including eco-friendly single-use period products, menstrual cups, period pants, reusable cloth pads, and educational material, all aimed at addressing plastic pollution. The contracting authorities can be contacted via Laura Pine at the provided email and telephone numbers. The procurement method being used includes a Prior Information Notice, signaling the authorities' intent to procure these goods in the near future.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in eco-friendly period products and educational materials. Suppliers of high-quality, plastic-free and reusable period products will find this contract highly suitable. By participating, businesses can enhance their market presence and contribute to an important social cause. Companies that demonstrate the ability to supply sustainable and ethically-produced goods, and those with existing distribution networks within education and community settings, will be well-placed to compete. This opportunity not only fosters business growth but also supports environmental sustainability and community welfare initiatives within the region.

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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-kuma6s-147686
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147686
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497342&idx=1
    28th January 2025 - Cardiff Council and the Vale of Glamorgan Council Period Dignity Programme PIN Notice
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497342
    Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Period Dignity Programme - 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.

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