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title: "Management and Distribution of Free Period Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dfd0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# Management and Distribution of Free Period Products

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dfd0

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by Aberdeen City Council, a regional authority in Scotland, involves the management and distribution of free period products. Classified broadly under adult and other education services, this initiative primarily focuses on services related to personal care products, including sanitary towels, tampons, and dispensing machines. Located in Aberdeen (UKM50 region), the contract was initiated through an open procedure. As of 23 April 2026, the contract has reached the award stage with CFINE Ltd as the active supplier. Key dates to note include the contract's original tender period, ending 12 December 2025, and signing date, 1 April 2026, valuing the contract at £505,757.60.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production and distribution of personal care products, particularly those specialising in sanitary items. As the process was open to electronic submissions, SMEs such as CFINE Ltd successfully participated, indicating a favourable environment for small to medium enterprises to thrive. The contract's emphasis on quality and price criteria makes it ideal for businesses that can offer high-quality service at competitive rates. Given its regional focus, local suppliers based in Aberdeen stand an advantageous position in meeting the delivery requirements and fostering business growth through regional authority collaborations.

## Notice

Management and Distribution of Free Period Products

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Management and Distribution of Free Period Products

Renewal: The Council shall have the sole option of extending the contract for a further period of up to 24 months after the expiry of the term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037157-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £505,757 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CFINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33700000 - Personal care products
- 33771100 - Sanitary towels or tampons
- 42968200 - Sanitary dispensing machines
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037157-2026
- 12 Nov 2025 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073267-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815680
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00231

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