Award

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 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Management and Distribution of Free Period Products" contract, with CFINE Ltd appointed as the supplier. This contract, classified under public services with a focus on housing and community amenities, targets the location of Aberdeen in the UKM50 region. This process involved an open procedure, aimed at transparent and wide participation, and culminated in the award published on 23rd April 2026. The procurement began with a tender notice on 12th November 2025, with electronic submissions required by 12th December 2025. The contract, valued at £505,757.60, was signed on 1st April 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in logistics and distribution services, particularly those with expertise in managing public service contracts. The focus on distribution and logistics of period products in Aberdeen suggests ideal prospects for businesses with local operations or a strong understanding of regional needs. With the contract emphasising quality at 60% and price at 40%, companies with competitive pricing strategies coupled with high-quality service delivery stand a favourable chance in similar tenders. Furthermore, the electronic submission requirement indicates the possibility for businesses adept in digital processes to streamline their bids effectively, enhancing their scope for participation in future tenders.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815680
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554517
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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