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Period Dignity Programme

Awarded to & Sisters, Eco Hygiene, LYRECO +1 more

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 28 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 27 May 2025

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Overview

Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council awarded a framework contract worth £2,213,383 to & Sisters, Eco Hygiene, LYRECO, and Lyreco to deliver the Period Dignity Programme, providing free period products to menstruating students in schools and low-income households across their regions. The programme is funded by Welsh Government on an annual basis, with four additional local authorities (Newport, Monmouthshire, Torfaen, and Blaenau Gwent) eligible to access the framework during the contract period. Contract extensions will be reviewed annually subject to continued funding availability.

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Lots (5)

  • Lot 1 – Eco-friendly disposable period products (pads and tampons)

    The Supplier shall provide for purchase and delivery of period products, including but not limited to: - Disposable pads of varying sizes and absorbencies. - Disposable tampons with applicators and non-applicator variants. 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. This tender is subject to funding from Welsh Government, and as such there is the risk that the value of the grant will increase, decrease or be withdrawn entirely. The Contracting Authorities reserve the right to include additional locations to the list over the lifetime of the Framework. The lot value is based on spend for the following Councils: Cardiff Council Vale of Glamorgan Council Torfaen County Borough Council Monmouthshire County Council Newport City Council and Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council spend per lot is unknown at this time. Lot value for Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan is explained in more detail within the ITT documents.

    £748,528Won by Eco HygieneWon by & SistersWon by Eco HygieneWon by & Sisters
  • Lot 2 - Menstrual Cups

    The Supplier shall provide for purchase and delivery of period products, including but not limited to: - Reusable menstrual cups of various sizes. 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. This tender is subject to funding from Welsh Government, and as such there is the risk that the value of the grant will increase, decrease or be withdrawn entirely. The Contracting Authorities reserve the right to include additional locations to the list over the lifetime of the Framework. The lot value is based on spend for the following Councils: Cardiff Council Vale of Glamorgan Council Torfaen County Borough Council Monmouthshire County Council Newport City Council and Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council spend per lot is unknown at this time. Lot value for Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan is explained in more detail within the ITT documents.

    £69,548Won by Eco HygieneWon by LyrecoWon by Eco HygieneWon by LYRECO
  • Lot 3 - Period Pants and wet bags

    The Supplier shall provide for purchase and delivery of period products, including but not limited to: - Period pants of varying sizes and absorbencies, with wet bags. 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. This tender is subject to funding from Welsh Government, and as such there is the risk that the value of the grant will increase, decrease or be withdrawn entirely. The Contracting Authorities reserve the right to include additional locations to the list over the lifetime of the Framework. The lot value is based on spend for the following Councils: Cardiff Council Vale of Glamorgan Council Torfaen County Borough Council Monmouthshire County Council Newport City Council and Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council spend per lot is unknown at this time. Lot value for Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan is explained in more detail within the ITT documents.

    £1,088,723Won by Eco HygieneWon by LyrecoWon by Eco HygieneWon by LYRECO
  • Lot 4 – Reusable cloth pads and wet bags

    The Supplier shall provide for purchase and delivery of period products, including but not limited to: Reusable cloth pads, with wet bags. 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. This tender is subject to funding from Welsh Government, and as such there is the risk that the value of the grant will increase, decrease or be withdrawn entirely. The Contracting Authorities reserve the right to include additional locations to the list over the lifetime of the Framework. The lot value is based on spend for the following Councils: Cardiff Council Vale of Glamorgan Council Torfaen County Borough Council Monmouthshire County Council Newport City Council and Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council spend per lot is unknown at this time. Lot value for Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan is explained in more detail within the ITT documents.

    £266,380Won by Eco HygieneWon by LyrecoWon by Eco HygieneWon by LYRECO
  • Lot 5 - Educational Material

    The Supplier shall provide for purchase and delivery of period products, including but not limited to: - Puberty & Periods Educational guides/packs. 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. This tender is subject to funding from Welsh Government, and as such there is the risk that the value of the grant will increase, decrease or be withdrawn entirely. The Contracting Authorities reserve the right to include additional locations to the list over the lifetime of the Framework. The lot value is based on spend for the following Councils: Cardiff Council Vale of Glamorgan Council Torfaen County Borough Council Monmouthshire County Council Newport City Council and Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council spend per lot is unknown at this time. Lot value for Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan is explained in more detail within the ITT documents.

    £40,204Won by Eco HygieneWon by Eco Hygiene

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Closed
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£3,532,712
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
28 April 2025
Questions by
20 May 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Personal care products

Award outcome

Awarded value
£2,213,383
Award date
24 September 2025
Contract period
30 June 2025 → 30 June 2026
Winners
  • & Sisters
  • Eco Hygiene
  • LYRECO
  • Lyreco

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    12 June 2026

  2. Contract

    30 September 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    28 April 2025

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