--- title: "DfE Period Products Scheme - Early Engagement Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2ceffc2-03f0-4a28-9c6c-ec5fc4aa2573" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2ceffc2-03f0-4a28-9c6c-ec5fc4aa2573" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2ceffc2-03f0-4a28-9c6c-ec5fc4aa2573.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2ceffc2-03f0-4a28-9c6c-ec5fc4aa2573.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2022-02-01" --- # DfE Period Products Scheme - Early Engagement Notice Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2ceffc2-03f0-4a28-9c6c-ec5fc4aa2573 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2ceffc2-03f0-4a28-9c6c-ec5fc4aa2573) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2ceffc2-03f0-4a28-9c6c-ec5fc4aa2573.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) is currently in the planning stage of the "DfE Period Products Scheme - Early Engagement Notice," which pertains to the procurement of sanitary products for schools and colleges across various regions in England, including the North East, North West, and London. The engagement end date for this initial phase was set for 12 January 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their interest and ideas, with relevant information expected to be distributed through the DfE eTendering Portal. This notice serves as a preliminary indication of the DfE's intentions regarding future procurement options. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of sanitary products, particularly sanitary towels and tampons. Companies capable of meeting educational sector requirements and complying with standards for bulk supplies would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. Furthermore, the initiative may attract businesses focused on sustainable and innovative product offerings within the period products market, providing a pathway for growth and collaboration with the DfE. ## Notice This notice is associated with the current Period Products Scheme, details of which can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/period-products-in-schools-and-colleges/period-product-scheme-for-schools-and-colleges-in-england The DfE is currently exploring possible procurement options for the future of this scheme. The DfE held an initial market engagement event virtually on Wednesday 12th January 2022 via MS Teams. The slides from the session can be downloaded below. If you have a non-commercial interest in this procurement and would like to contribute ideas, please send these to Period.PRODUCTS@education.gov.uk Additional information: Please note: this notice is for expressions of interest from organisations interested in the Period Products Scheme. This notice is for information only and is intended to be indicative. Therefore, all information presented here is subject to change. Accordingly, the Department for Education will not be liable for any cost, expenditure, work or effort incurred by any party acting on the basis of this notice. All future information will be issued to potential providers via the DfE eTendering Portal. Providers can access this system for details of how to register and the terms of free registration at: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98385a7-ea10-4819-8b26-2ec62c045c90 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Jan 2022 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | 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 ### Codes - 33771100 - Sanitary towels or tampons ## Release History - 1 Feb 2022 at 14:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98385a7-ea10-4819-8b26-2ec62c045c90 - 1 Feb 2022 at 10:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ff80a4-750c-460f-a474-fdee1cac2d3f - 5 Jan 2022 at 12:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/039b3174-5e6e-417a-981c-b610a0649a00 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98385a7-ea10-4819-8b26-2ec62c045c90 1st February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ff80a4-750c-460f-a474-fdee1cac2d3f 1st February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/039b3174-5e6e-417a-981c-b610a0649a00 5th January 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21b093c6-12c2-4574-8029-ead74528b871 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/period-products-in-schools-and-colleges/period-product-scheme-for-schools-and-colleges-in-england ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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