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title: "PHS Period Underwear DfE Scheme"
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# PHS Period Underwear DfE Scheme

Buyer: PHS GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f77afc98-9215-4f9e-9da8-988a6c774c3b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by PHS Group Limited is aimed at acquiring period underwear for the ongoing Department for Education (DfE) product scheme, which is accessible to all state schools in England. This tender, identified as 'PHS Period Underwear DfE Scheme', falls under the goods category, specifically involving sanitary towels or tampons as classified by the CPV code 33771100. Key dates include the tender period ending on 4th March 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 14th March 2022 and conclude by 31st August 2022. The procurement is being conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the financial threshold, with a total estimated value of £500,000 and a minimum contract value of £25,000. The delivery address for submissions is located in the B46 1HQ postal area.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and supply of sanitary products, particularly those that can provide period underwear meeting the required specifications, including a range of sizes from Small to X-Large. Given that the procurement is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), businesses in the textile and fashion sectors, as well as those experienced in supplying goods to educational institutions, would be well-positioned to engage in this tender. Additionally, it encourages innovation in product design by requiring submission of samples for assessment, potentially fostering growth in emerging firms within the sustainable and eco-friendly apparel market.

## Notice

To provide a range of period underwear for the on going DfE period product scheme accessible to all state schools in England. These products will be supplied to the institutions via PHS Direct based in the Midlands. Participants will be required to submit pricing based on single units and relevant technical information relating to said products. Sizing ranging from Small to X-Large will be required. Samples of proposed products will be reviewed as part of this process to assess conformance to the required specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf783610-0295-4b8a-b6fc-9db13bc4dadf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | PHS GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | TAMWORTH |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B78 1SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | North Warwickshire |
| Electoral ward | Dordon |
| Westminster constituency | North Warwickshire and Bedworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33771100 - Sanitary towels or tampons

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2022 at 09:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf783610-0295-4b8a-b6fc-9db13bc4dadf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf783610-0295-4b8a-b6fc-9db13bc4dadf
  17th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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