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Period Products

STIRLING COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of period products, intended to ensure the availability of these goods to communities and students within Stirling. The procurement falls under the general public services category and has been handled through an open procedure, indicative of a competitive and accessible process. The contract was awarded in the form of a goods classification, with the award and subsequent contract signing occurring on 19th February 2026. Located in Stirling, the procurement process aligns with the Scottish Government's framework, facilitating the needs of the region effectively.

This procurement presents a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in goods provision, particularly those equipped to supply health-related products. The awarded contract, valued at £311,800, was secured by Hey Girls CIC, a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlighting the accessibility of the tender to SMEs. As it was managed through an open procurement method, similar enterprises with a focus on sustainable, social impact products could equally aim to engage in such procurements, fostering both regional development and sector-specific expertise.

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Notice Title

Period Products

Notice Description

This procurement is concerned with the maintenance of arrangements for making period products freely available to communities and students in Stirling Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is concerned with the maintenance of arrangements for making period products freely available to communities and students in Stirling Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825280
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551308
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

33771100 - Sanitary towels or tampons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£311,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
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 East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEY GIRLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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