Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Cardiff Council
County Hall, Atlantic Wharf
Cardiff
CF10 4UW
UK
Contact person: Laura Pine
Telephone: +44 2920873732
E-mail: EnvironmentProcurement@cardiff.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.cardiff.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0422
I.1) Name and addresses
Vale of Glamorgan Council
Civic Offices, Holton Road
BARRY
CF63 4RU
UK
Contact person: Laura Pine
Telephone: +44 1446700111
E-mail: EnvironmentProcurement@cardiff.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL22
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0275
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Period Dignity Programme
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33771100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Period Dignity programme aims to ensure there is a dignified way of accessing period products for those who menstruate within education and those from low-income households in the Cardiff and the Vale local authority area.
The fund aims to ensure low-income households and school learners have access to free of charge period products that are accessible in the most practical and dignified way possible.
We are committed to addressing the challenges posed by all kinds of plastic pollution. With the aim of all period products used being eco-friendly period products (i.e. re-usable products and/or plastic free) is one of a range of interventions to achieve this.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Eco-friendly single-use period products (pads and tampons)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33771100
33771000
33641200
33711430
33751000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of the period dignity programme is to provide eco-friendly, high-quality products along with informational material within education settings and throughout Cardiff local authority communities, utilising Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Schools and Hubs to distribute free period products to the public.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Menstrual cups
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33771000
33771100
33641200
33711430
33751000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of the period dignity programme is to provide eco-friendly, high-quality products
along with informational material within education settings and throughout Cardiff local
authority communities, utilising Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Schools and Hubs to
distribute free period products to the public.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Period Pants and wet bags
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33771000
33771100
33641200
33711430
33751000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of the period dignity programme is to provide eco-friendly, high-quality products
along with informational material within education settings and throughout Cardiff local
authority communities, utilising Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Schools and Hubs to
distribute free period products to the public.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 – Reusable cloth pads and wet bags
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33771000
33771100
33641200
33711430
33751000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of the period dignity programme is to provide eco-friendly, high-quality products
along with informational material within education settings and throughout Cardiff local
authority communities, utilising Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Schools and Hubs to
distribute free period products to the public.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Educational Material
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33771100
33771000
33641200
33711430
33751000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of the period dignity programme is to provide eco-friendly, high-quality products
along with informational material within education settings and throughout Cardiff local
authority communities, utilising Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Schools and Hubs to
distribute free period products to the public.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
21/02/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=147686.
(WA Ref:147686)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/01/2025