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title: "Provision of Sanitary Products 2020-2024"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000624939"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-11-09"
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# Provision of Sanitary Products 2020-2024

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000624939

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## Summary

The procurement process involves North Lanarkshire Council, which is seeking to establish a framework for the Provision of Sanitary Products for the period from 2020 to 2024. This initiative is part of the Scottish Government's strategy to combat period poverty, with an estimated contract value of £1,084,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the location for delivery encompasses various establishments across North Lanarkshire. The main procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded to Fast Aid Products Ltd on 30th October 2020. The framework has an initial term of two years, with potential extensions in years three and four.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of sanitary products, particularly those experienced in high-volume, multi-establishment service provision, such as those catering to schools, community centres, and NHS facilities. Companies that can demonstrate a history of working with similar clients, along with a capacity for timely delivery and adherence to quality standards, will be well-suited to compete. This initiative not only reflects a commitment to social issues but also offers a platform for suppliers to enhance their visibility and impact within the community through partnership with local government efforts aimed at improving public health and equality.

## Notice

This procurement is to establish a Framework with a single supplier for sanitary products as per the Scottish Government initiative to end period poverty. . The maximum term of the Framework is 4 years; initial 2 years with the option to extend in years 3 and 4. .

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of sanitary products to establishments within the North Lanarkshire area e.g. Schools, Community and NHS. . This project is assocaited to the Scottish Government Programme which is aimed to support equality, dignity and rights for those who menstruate and to ensure that lack of access to products does not impact on an individual's ability to fully participate in education, at all levels. Furthermore, this includes a wider roll out to address the overarching gender equality and dignity issues that affect all of those who menstruate regardless of income. . This procurement is for the main core products including environmental choice products: -Sanitary Pads, tampons and Panty Liners. There are a total of 17 variants of these combined products required under the Framework. Further details in the ITT. . The estimated spend for the Framework is based on previous years spend plus an anticiapted increased useage however as this is a Framework there is no guaranteed levels of spend. . There are around 355 faciliites (subject to change) across North Lanarkshire. Most will require an initial delivery of these products and thereafter delivery as and when required. Whilst not guaranteed, it is estimated around 900 orders over the first 12 months. Further to this overview, a detailed specification is contained within the main Invitation to Tender (ITT) document which is accessible (and downloadable) from the Buyer Attachment area within the PCS-T Tendering System. . This Framework will be high profile with political interest due to the national initiative. Tenderers must therefore demonstrate a track record with a key account that shows experience with a customer with an equivalent number of establishments and a similar volume of orders. . The Framework must be carried out in accordance with the information provided within this Contract Notice and the following documents contained within the PCS-T Tendering System; Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the General Conditions of Contract. . Tenderers must respond to a serious of Selection Questions within the PCS-T Qualification Envelope; . Tenderers must downloand and complete a range of Award Questions and Statements located within the PCS-T Technical Envelope; . Tenderers must download and complete a Pricing Schedule located within the PCS-T Commercial Envelope. .. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. .

Renewal: Subject to funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399417 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Subject to funding |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,084,000 |
| Lots value | £1,084,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,084,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAST AID PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33771100 - Sanitary towels or tampons

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399417
- 20 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390706
- 15 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390486

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390486
  Provision of Sanitary Products 2020-2024 - This procurement is to establish a Framework with a single supplier for sanitary products as per the Scottish Government initiative to end period poverty. . The maximum term of the Framework is 4 years; initial 2 years with the option to extend in years 3 and 4. .
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399417
  Provision of Sanitary Products 2020-2024 - This procurement is to establish a Framework with a single supplier for sanitary products as per the Scottish Government initiative to end period poverty. . The maximum term of the Framework is 4 years; initial 2 years with the option to extend in years 3 and 4. .

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000624939
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/hamilton-sheriff-court

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