Sanitary towels or tampons

Tender description

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. Provision of sanitary products to establishments within the North Lanarkshire area e.g. Schools, Community and NHS. This project is associated 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 anticipated increased usage however as this is a Framework there is no guaranteed levels of spend. There are around 355 facilities (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 download 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.