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title: "(NU/1504) Menstrual Care on Campus"
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# (NU/1504) Menstrual Care on Campus

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c74deca-f536-4805-a39c-d0c131148eb0

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "(NU/1504) Menstrual Care on Campus" was initiated by Newcastle University, located in the North East region of England. This tender is focused on the supply of personal care products, specifically addressing menstrual hygiene management, as emphasised by the recent advocacy from students and organisations. The open procurement procedure was officially awarded on 20th August 2019, with a contract value of £46,375.84, covering the contract period from 1st September 2019 to 31st August 2020. The procurement process was completed successfully after its tender period concluded on 22nd July 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and personal care industries, particularly those supplying menstrual hygiene products such as sanitary towels and tampons. Companies looking to compete in this market would benefit from understanding the social impact aspect of this procurement, as the contract was driven by grassroots activism and a push for social justice in health. Firms that can offer innovative and sustainable personal care solutions are well-suited to meet the evolving demands exemplified by this initiative.

## Notice

In recent years, menstrual hygiene management has gained increasing recognition "as an issue of social justice within the context of public health" as a result of the work of a global coalition of academics, nongovernmental organisations and grassroots activists. Since 2016, Newcastle Universities Students Union (NUSU) has made menstrual care products freely accessible from their Student Advice Centre. Newcastle University students launched an online petition calling for free menstrual care products on campus and NUSU Student Council voted unanimously in support of the stance that "the University should fund free menstrual care products across campus". This stance was also endorsed by Newcastle University Feminist Society and the NUSU Marginalised Genders Officer. Attendees at NUSU Student Council expressed support for their tuition fee investment being used towards this proposal. Newcastle University Executive Board endorsed this stance in early 2019 and is now looking to implement it on Campus for all students

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76e5f02-ff92-4e3f-bbbc-29fc23458ded |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,375 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AEGUANA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33700000 - Personal care products
- 33770000 - Paper sanitary
- 33771000 - Sanitary paper products
- 33771100 - Sanitary towels or tampons

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2019 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76e5f02-ff92-4e3f-bbbc-29fc23458ded

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76e5f02-ff92-4e3f-bbbc-29fc23458ded
  20th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f730071e-0e89-e911-80f7-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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