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Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of sanitary and feminine care products, with a total contract value of £175,000. This initiative, occurring in Stirling, UK, aligns with the Scottish Government's efforts to combat period poverty by providing essential products free of charge to school-age girls. The tender period concluded on 14th September 2018, and contract awards were communicated on 1st October 2018. The procurement process follows an open procedure, indicating a competitive bidding environment accessible to all interested suppliers.

This contracting process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in hygiene products, particularly those focused on sanitary supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the domestic production or distribution of such goods are well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, larger firms may also find competitive advantages in meeting the procurement requirements. Overall, the successful suppliers, including firms like Bunzl Cleaning and Hygiene Supplies and Instock Disposables Ltd, demonstrate the potential for varied businesses to contribute to and thrive in this social technology-driven procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Sanitary/Feminine Care Products

Notice Description

Stirling Council in conjunction with the Scottish Government are looking to award a contract for the provision of the sanitary/feminine care products. The products will be purchase by Stirling Council and then provided free of charge to school age girls within our school and other establishments, in line with the Scottish Governments initiative to combat Period Poverty.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stirling Council in conjunction with the Scottish Government are looking to award a contract for the provision of the sanitary/feminine care products. The products will be purchase by Stirling Council and then provided free of charge to school age girls within our schools and other establishments, in line with the Scottish Governments initiative to combat Period Poverty.

Renewal: Two 12 month extension options, for possible maximum duration of 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000553245
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333111
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

33771100 - Sanitary towels or tampons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Stirling Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2ET
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling West
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Bunzl Cleaning and Hygiene Supplies

Heygrils CIC

Instock Disposables Ltd

Rentokil Initial UK Ltd

Unico Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328100
    Procurement of Sanitary/Feminine Care Products - Stirling Council in conjunction with the Scottish Government are looking to award a contract for the provision of the sanitary/feminine care products. The products will be purchase by Stirling Council and then provided free of charge to school age girls within our school and other establishments, in line with the Scottish Governments initiative to combat Period Poverty.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333111
    Procurement of Sanitary/Feminine Care Products - Stirling Council in conjunction with the Scottish Government are looking to award a contract for the provision of the sanitary/feminine care products. The products will be purchase by Stirling Council and then provided free of charge to school age girls within our school and other establishments, in line with the Scottish Governments initiative to combat Period Poverty.

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