--- title: "(NU/1504) Menstrual Care on Campus" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-51442f02-1866-4a79-b82c-40ea214ef1b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51442f02-1866-4a79-b82c-40ea214ef1b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51442f02-1866-4a79-b82c-40ea214ef1b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51442f02-1866-4a79-b82c-40ea214ef1b2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-06-07" --- # (NU/1504) Menstrual Care on Campus Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51442f02-1866-4a79-b82c-40ea214ef1b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51442f02-1866-4a79-b82c-40ea214ef1b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51442f02-1866-4a79-b82c-40ea214ef1b2.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking suppliers for the provision of menstrual care products on campus, titled "(NU/1504) Menstrual Care on Campus". This initiative arises from a growing recognition of menstrual hygiene management as a vital public health issue, supported by various student-led campaigns. The procurement, classified under the CPV category for medical equipment and personal care products, is currently in the Tender stage. Interested bidders have until 21st June 2019 to submit their proposals, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2019 and last until 31st August 2020, with a total value of £40,000. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in personal care products, particularly those offering sanitary items such as towels and tampons. Companies focusing on social responsibility and sustainable practices in personal care could particularly benefit, as the endeavour aligns with efforts to increase accessibility and affordability of menstrual products for university students. As the procurement method is open, this process encourages a competitive environment that can foster innovation and inclusivity within the supply chain. ## 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/e14fabe3-abef-411b-b908-299e62717ffd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## 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 - 7 Jun 2019 at 11:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e14fabe3-abef-411b-b908-299e62717ffd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e14fabe3-abef-411b-b908-299e62717ffd 7th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.ncl.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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