Access to period products_Phase 2 Product supply and distribution services to schools and kura RFP

Details

Tender Closed
RFx ID :	24914805
Tender Name :	Access to period products_Phase 2 Product supply and distribution services to schools and kura RFP
Reference # :	MOE07937
Open Date :	Tuesday, 5 October 2021 1:30 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Close Date  :	Friday, 5 November 2021 1:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Department/Business Unit :	Sector Enablement and Support
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	42000000 - Medical Equipment and Accessories and Supplies 47000000 - Cleaning Equipment and Supplies 49000000 - Sports and Recreational Equipment and Supplies and Accessories 53000000 - Apparel and Luggage and Personal Care Products
Regions:	Auckland Bay of Plenty Canterbury Chatham Islands Gisborne Hawke's Bay Manawatu-Wanganui Marlborough Nelson Northland Otago Southland Taranaki Tasman Waikato Wellington West Coast
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Please use the GETS Q&A function
Alternate Physical Delivery Address  :
Alternate Physical Fax Number  :
Agency Address :	NEW ZEALAND

The purpose of this procurement is to engage one capable supplier or group of capable suppliers under a single contract to deliver end-to-end product supply and distribution services for Phase two of the Access to period products initiative.

The main services required are:
– supply and distribution of disposable pads and tampons nationally to state and state-integrated schools and kura that have opted-in to the initiative.
– provide solutions for students to access products discreetly.
– project manage the implementation of solutions into schools.
– manage relationships with schools and kura over the term of the contract.

Out of scope:
- educational tools for students. These will be developed and delivered separately and are out of scope for this tender.
- waste management products (i.e., sanitary bins, sanitary bags).
- bathroom services e.g., waste management services and replenishment of dispenser units. These services will the responsibility of schools through their cleaning contracts.
- reusable period products and solutions.

These documents have been uploaded on GETS and are available to Respondents
– Phase 2_Product supply and distribution services_RFP
– Phase 2 RFP_Response form
– Phase 2 RFP_IT Security Response form
– Phase 2 RFP_Pricing Schedule
– Appendix 1: Detailed Service Requirements
– Appendix 3: List of schools eligible for dispensers
– Appendix 4: Full list of schools and kura
– Appendix 5: Phase 1 School and kura orders raw data as of 22 September 21
– Appendix 6: Ministry standard bathroom specifications and sample photos
– Appendix 7: Learnings from the Waikato trial and Phase 1

NOTE: Appendix 2: Draft contract will be published shortly as an addendum.

The Ministry will carry out an online respondent briefing session on 13 October 2021 at 1 pm. To register for our Respondent briefing session, please register via GETS through the Q&A section.

Deadline for Proposals is Friday 1 pm, 5 November 2021.

This tender has been awarded.

• Asaleo Care Limited - Level 2, 103 Carlton Gore Road, Auckland, 1023, NEW ZEALAND

Further Award Information:
The contract has been awarded to Asaleo Care Limited trading as Essity Australasia. The contract commences on the 11 February 2022 and expires on the 30 June 2024, with up to one extension of 2.5 years, if funding is approved to continue the initiative.

Award Date: Friday, 11 February 2022 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Monday, 14 February 2022 4:22 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)