Planning

Request for Information for Period Poverty Initiative Access to Free Sanitary Products

FIFE COUNCIL

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Planning

02 May 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Fife Council, located in Glenrothes, UK, seeking information regarding a "Request for Information for Period Poverty Initiative Access to Free Sanitary Products". This procurement is categorised under goods with a focus on addressing period poverty in public services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key documentation available since 2nd May 2018. Interested parties should note that further communication regarding this tender is expected on 15th November 2018.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the distribution of sanitary products, particularly those with experience in working with local authorities or schools. Suppliers with expertise in addressing period poverty and logistical capabilities for product delivery, especially during school holidays, would be well-positioned to participate. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a business’s visibility and establish valuable partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information for Period Poverty Initiative Access to Free Sanitary Products

Notice Description

We are looking for information from suppliers that have knowledge of Period Poverty dealings with other local authorities. Especially concerning the distribution of products to the individual students taking into account school holidays.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for information from suppliers that have knowledge of Period Poverty dealings with other local authorities. Especially concerning the distribution of products to the individual students taking into account school holidays.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000541377
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318062
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

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
2 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Nov 2018Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Janice Thomson
Contact Email
janicee.thomson@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Further Information

Notice Documents

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