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title: "Period Dignity Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050880"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# Period Dignity Programme

Buyer: CARDIFF COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050880

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## Summary

The procurement process spearheaded by Cardiff Council has successfully moved into the award stage for the "Period Dignity Programme," aimed at providing free period products across schools and communities within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. This initiative, conducted under an open procedure, has culminated in partnerships with suppliers like Eco Hygiene, Lyreco, and & Sisters. The procurement, falling under the goods category, was officially dated 12th June 2026. It was structured as a framework agreement accessible to local councils, including Newport, Monmouthshire, and Torfaen, with each having estimations on annual spending within the framework. The programme is vital as it seeks to ensure dignified access to necessary personal care products, aligning with the Welsh Government's funding stipulations, which require annual reviews for potential contract extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the production or supply of personal care products. SMEs and large enterprises alike stand to benefit from engagement in this government-backed framework due to its potential for long-term engagement and the recurrent nature of supply needs. The variety of lots—covering eco-friendly sanitary products to educational materials—opens the door for a diverse range of suppliers who can offer innovative and sustainable solutions. With the risk of funding fluctuation, businesses that are agile and can provide value-driven solutions are best suited to thrive in this evolving contract landscape.

## Notice

Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council have created a Framework to deliver their Period Dignity Programme to communities and schools across the regions. The Period Dignity programme aims to ensure there is a dignified way of accessing free of charge period products for those who menstruate within education and those from low-income households in the Cardiff and the Vale local authority area in the most practical and dignified way possible. This procurement is subject to funding provided by the Welsh Government. Accordingly, there is a risk that the value of the grant may increase, decrease, or be withdrawn entirely on an annual basis. Any potential extension to the contract will be reviewed annually, subject to the continued availability of funding. The following list of local authorities will be able to access the framework if they wish to do so throughout the contract period: Newport City Council estimated annual spend 150,552GBP Monmouthshire County Council estimated annual spend 69,308GBP Torfaen County Borough Council estimated annual spend 190,038GBP Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council estimated annual spend 120,899GBP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055771-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,213,383 |
| Contracts value | £2,213,382 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL; TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; VALE OF GLAMORGAN |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 4UW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Blaenau Gwent |
| Electoral ward | Ebbw Vale South |
| Westminster constituency | Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | & SISTERS; ECO HYGIENE; LYRECO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33700000 - Personal care products

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 13:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055771-2026
- 30 Sep 2025 at 10:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060829-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055771-2026
  12th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060829-2025
  30th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.gov.uk
- https://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.newport.gov.uk
- https://www.torfaen.gov.uk/
- https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/index.aspx

## Provenance

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