---
title: "Procurement of Sanitary/Feminine Care Products"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000553245"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STIRLING COUNCIL"
published: "2018-10-03"
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# Procurement of Sanitary/Feminine Care Products

Buyer: STIRLING COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000553245

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## Summary

Stirling Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of sanitary and feminine care products, with a total contract value of £175,000. This initiative, occurring in Stirling, UK, aligns with the Scottish Government's efforts to combat period poverty by providing essential products free of charge to school-age girls. The tender period concluded on 14th September 2018, and contract awards were communicated on 1st October 2018. The procurement process follows an open procedure, indicating a competitive bidding environment accessible to all interested suppliers.

This contracting process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in hygiene products, particularly those focused on sanitary supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the domestic production or distribution of such goods are well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, larger firms may also find competitive advantages in meeting the procurement requirements. Overall, the successful suppliers, including firms like Bunzl Cleaning and Hygiene Supplies and Instock Disposables Ltd, demonstrate the potential for varied businesses to contribute to and thrive in this social technology-driven procurement landscape.

## Notice

Stirling Council in conjunction with the Scottish Government are looking to award a contract for the provision of the sanitary/feminine care products. The products will be purchase by Stirling Council and then provided free of charge to school age girls within our school and other establishments, in line with the Scottish Governments initiative to combat Period Poverty.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Stirling Council in conjunction with the Scottish Government are looking to award a contract for the provision of the sanitary/feminine care products. The products will be purchase by Stirling Council and then provided free of charge to school age girls within our schools and other establishments, in line with the Scottish Governments initiative to combat Period Poverty.

Renewal: Two 12 month extension options, for possible maximum duration of 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333111 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | £175,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £175,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STIRLING COUNCIL |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2ET |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling West |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BUNZL CLEANING AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES; HEYGRILS; INSTOCK DISPOSABLES; RENTOKIL INITIAL; UNICO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33771100 - Sanitary towels or tampons

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333111
- 15 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328100

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328100
  Procurement of Sanitary/Feminine Care Products - Stirling Council in conjunction with the Scottish Government are looking to award a contract for the provision of the sanitary/feminine care products. The products will be purchase by Stirling Council and then provided free of charge to school age girls within our school and other establishments, in line with the Scottish Governments initiative to combat Period Poverty.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333111
  Procurement of Sanitary/Feminine Care Products - Stirling Council in conjunction with the Scottish Government are looking to award a contract for the provision of the sanitary/feminine care products. The products will be purchase by Stirling Council and then provided free of charge to school age girls within our school and other establishments, in line with the Scottish Governments initiative to combat Period Poverty.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000553245
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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