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Period Dignity Programme

  • First published: 12 June 2026
  • Last modified: 12 June 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-050880
Published by:
Cardiff Council
Authority ID:
AA0422
Publication date:
12 June 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
UK7
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council

have created a Framework to deliver their Period

Dignity Programme to communities and schools

across the regions.

The Period Dignity programme aims to ensure

there is a dignified way of accessing free of charge

period products for those who menstruate within

education and those from low-income households

in the Cardiff and the Vale local authority area in

the most practical and dignified way possible.

This procurement is subject to funding provided by

the Welsh Government. Accordingly, there is a risk

that the value of the grant may increase, decrease,

or be withdrawn entirely on an annual basis. Any

potential extension to the contract will be reviewed

annually, subject to the continued availability of

funding.

The following list of local authorities will be able to

access the framework if they wish to do so

throughout the contract period:

Newport City Council estimated annual spend

150,552GBP

Monmouthshire County Council estimated annual

spend 69,308GBP

Torfaen County Borough Council estimated annual

spend 190,038GBP

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council estimated

annual spend 120,899GBP

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

ERFX1008589

Procurement description

Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council

have created a Framework to deliver their Period

Dignity Programme to communities and schools

across the regions.

The Period Dignity programme aims to ensure

there is a dignified way of accessing free of charge

period products for those who menstruate within

education and those from low-income households

in the Cardiff and the Vale local authority area in

the most practical and dignified way possible.

This procurement is subject to funding provided by

the Welsh Government. Accordingly, there is a risk

that the value of the grant may increase, decrease,

or be withdrawn entirely on an annual basis. Any

potential extension to the contract will be reviewed

annually, subject to the continued availability of

funding.

The following list of local authorities will be able to

access the framework if they wish to do so

throughout the contract period:

Newport City Council estimated annual spend

150,552GBP

Monmouthshire County Council estimated annual

spend 69,308GBP

Torfaen County Borough Council estimated annual

spend 190,038GBP

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council estimated

annual spend 120,899GBP

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Contracting authority

Cardiff Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: County Hall

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF10 4UW

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.cardiff.gov.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHP-5769-YHRQ

Contact name: Laura Pine

Email: CorporateandTransport@cardiff.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Vale of Glamorgan

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Civic Offices, Holton Road

Town/City: Vale of Glamorgan

Postcode: CF63 4RU

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/index.aspx

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVJL-7881-XMJT

Contact name: Laura Pine

Email: CorporateandTransport@cardiff.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Torfaen County Borough Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Civic Centre

Town/City: Pontypool

Postcode: NP4 6YB

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.torfaen.gov.uk/

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNG-5431-HGYV

Email: CorporateandTransport@cardiff.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Monmouthshire County Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: County Hall, The Rhadyr

Town/City: Usk

Postcode: NP15 1GA

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQT-2889-YGXR

Email: CorporateandTransport@cardiff.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Newport City Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Godfrey Road

Town/City: Newport

Postcode: NP20 4UR

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.newport.gov.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWLP-4583-NQGG

Email: CorporateandTransport@cardiff.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Steel Works Road

Town/City: Eddw Vale

Postcode: NP23 6DN

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDMD-4229-TQWR

Email: CorporateandTransport@cardiff.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Supplier

Eco Hygiene

Identification register:

  • GB-COH

Address 1: 31 Ravenswood Road

Town/City: Bristol

Postcode: BS6 6BW

Country: United Kingdom

Companies House: 09154709

Email: richard@graceandgreen.co

Type:

  • Large

LYRECO

Identification register:

  • GB-COH

Address 1: Deer Park Court, Donnington Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7NB

Town/City: Shropshire,

Postcode: TF2 7NB

Country: United Kingdom

Companies House: 00442696

Email: milena.thomas@lyreco.com

Type:

  • Large

& Sisters

Identification register:

  • GB-COH

Address 1: Zeeta House,

Town/City: Putney,

Postcode: SW15 2SH

Country: United Kingdom

Companies House: 10510951

Email: charlie@wearemooncup.com

Type:

  • Large

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Framework

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Award method when using the framework

Without reopening competition

Contracting authority locations

  • UKL22
  • UKL21
  • UKL16

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

- Cardiff Council

- Vale of Glamorgan Council

- Newport City Council

- Monmouthshire County Council

- Torfaen County Borough Council

- Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Framework operation description

Supplier rates have been submitted via pricing schedules

Contract

Lot 1 – Eco-friendly disposableperiod products (pads andtampons)

ID: 1

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

09 October 2025, 00:00AM

Contract dates (estimated)

10 October 2025, 00:00AM to 09 October 2026, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 09 October 2029

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Renewal description:

3x 12 months

Lot 2 - Menstrual Cups

ID: 2

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

09 October 2025, 00:00AM

Contract dates (estimated)

10 October 2025, 00:00AM to 09 October 2026, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 09 October 2029

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Renewal description:

3x 12months

Lot 3 - Period Pants and wet bags

ID: 3

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

09 October 2025, 00:00AM

Contract dates (estimated)

10 October 2025, 00:00AM to 09 October 2026, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 09 October 2029

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Renewal description:

3x 12 months

Lot 4 – Reusable cloth pads and wet bags

ID: 4

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

09 October 2025, 00:00AM

Contract dates (estimated)

10 October 2025, 00:00AM to 09 October 2026, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 09 October 2029

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Renewal description:

3x 12 months

Lot 5 - Educational Material

ID: 5

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

09 October 2025, 00:00AM

Contract dates (estimated)

10 October 2025, 00:00AM to 09 October 2026, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 09 October 2029

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Renewal description:

3x 12 months

Lots

Divided into 5 lots

Lot number: 1 Status: Complete

Lot number: 2 Status: Complete

Lot number: 3 Status: Complete

Lot number: 4 Status: Complete

Lot number: 5 Status: Complete

Documents

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
33700000 Personal care products Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
28 April 2025
Deadline date:
27 May 2025 12:00
Notice type:
UK4
Version:
1
Authority name:
Cardiff Council
Publication date:
30 September 2025
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK6
Version:
1
Authority name:
Cardiff Council
Publication date:
12 June 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK7
Version:
1
Authority name:
Cardiff Council

About the buyer

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