--- title: "Sanitary Product provision to schools and post-16 education institutions across England." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-56b8a795-8b24-4185-96ca-06bdfe0d86fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56b8a795-8b24-4185-96ca-06bdfe0d86fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56b8a795-8b24-4185-96ca-06bdfe0d86fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56b8a795-8b24-4185-96ca-06bdfe0d86fb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-04-12" --- # Sanitary Product provision to schools and post-16 education institutions across England. Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56b8a795-8b24-4185-96ca-06bdfe0d86fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56b8a795-8b24-4185-96ca-06bdfe0d86fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56b8a795-8b24-4185-96ca-06bdfe0d86fb.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) in England is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of free sanitary products to schools and post-16 education institutions. The engagement events are scheduled to take place on 23rd April in London and 26th April in Sheffield, with an engagement end date set for 26th April 2019. The contract is expected to begin in September 2019 and run until March 2023. Potential bidders should note that a contract notice is anticipated to be published in May 2019, and the industry primarily involved falls under the category of sanitary products, specifically sanitary towels and tampons, in addition to related services such as vending machines and courier services. This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in sanitary products, health and educational supplies, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. The planned market engagement events will provide a platform for suppliers to understand the DfE's expectations and to engage in networking. Companies with innovative delivery models and a focus on social responsibility may find unique opportunities to collaborate and support this important initiative in the education sector. ## Notice The Department for Education (DfE) is looking to provide free sanitary products to schools and post-16 education providers across England through a procurement to appoint a single provider or network of providers In March 2019, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that the DfE will lead a scheme to provide access to free sanitary products in all schools and colleges in England. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/spring-statement-2019-what-you-need-to-know The DfE is currently exploring a number of delivery models and would welcome the opportunity to discuss with the market to ensure our chosen approach will lead to the best outcomes for our stakeholders. The DfE intends to hold an initial market engagement event at 11:00 on Tuesday 23rd April in London . The purpose of this event is for all potential suppliers to gain a better understanding of the DfE's requirements and to provide an opportunity for organisations to network. Please note that limited spaces are available to attend this session in person, and spaces will be given on a first come-first serve basis. Audio dial-in will be offered once sessions are full. We are also offering 1-2-1 discussions immediately following this event for any organisations who would be interested. These sessions will be limited to 30 minutes and will also be on a first-come first-serve basis. To register for this event, please contact PP.PROCUREMENT@education.gov.uk . We also intend to publish a short survey, a link to which will appear here shortly. If you have a non-commercial interest in this procurement and would like to contribute ideas, please send these to PP.PROCUREMENT@education.gov.uk Additional information: SCHEDULED DATE FOR PUBLICATION OF CONTRACT NOTICE: May 2019 START AND END DATES OF THE CONTRACT: September 2019 - March 2023 Please note the engagement event in Sheffield will no longer be held. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef039c6-6d4e-440e-9758-c4542a7b5def | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Apr 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG1 6HG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products - 33771100 - Sanitary towels or tampons - 42933100 - Sanitary vending machines - 42968200 - Sanitary dispensing machines - 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services ## Release History - 12 Apr 2019 at 11:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef039c6-6d4e-440e-9758-c4542a7b5def - 1 Apr 2019 at 13:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef039c6-6d4e-440e-9758-c4542a7b5def - 1 Apr 2019 at 13:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef039c6-6d4e-440e-9758-c4542a7b5def ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef039c6-6d4e-440e-9758-c4542a7b5def 12th April 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/spring-statement-2019-what-you-need-to-know ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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