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Scotland's Baby Box 2022-2027

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

23 Mar 2021 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has successfully completed the procurement process for the 'Scotland's Baby Box 2022-2027' initiative. This project, classified under miscellaneous health services, aims to supply and distribute Baby Boxes across Scotland, with operational services set to commence on 1st April 2022 and continue until 31st March 2027, potentially extending to 31st March 2029. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the total contract value amounts to approximately £56,225,809. Key responsibilities of the awarded contract include sourcing, assembling, and delivering Baby Boxes, as well as providing customer support and managing stakeholder engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in health services, logistics, and retail of baby products. Companies capable of managing complex supply chains and those experienced in packaging and delivery services are particularly suited to compete for future tenders like this. Moreover, businesses focused on community benefits and fair work practices may find themselves in a strong position to fulfil the requirements and expectations of the Scottish Government, thus enabling growth and collaboration in this impactful sector.

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Notice Title

Scotland's Baby Box 2022-2027

Notice Description

The Scottish Government's Directorate of Children and Families, Improving Health and Wellbeing Division has appointed a Service Provider to provide Managing Agent Services for the supply and distribution of Scotland's Baby Box and support services for the Best Start Grant processes. The intended date of operational service delivery commencement is from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2027 (with potential extension to 31st March 2029).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's Directorate of Children and Families, Improving Health and Wellbeing Division has appointed a Service Provider to provide Managing Agent Services for the supply and distribution of Scotland's Baby Box and support for the Best Start Grant processes. The Baby Box is intended as a universal welcome gift and is one of a range of measures provided to give children the best possible start in life and forming part of wider action the Scottish Government is taking to tackle deprivation, inequality and improve public health. The Boxes aim to support parents and provide families with essential items such as digital thermometers, clothes, books, a changing mat, blankets, and other items needed in the baby's first few months of life and provides a safe space for babies to sleep. The Managing Agent Services include: - Sourcing and Production Baby Box and Contents - Design, Print and Publication Services - Storage and Stock Management - Box and Contents Assembly - Box Distribution & Delivery - Customer Support Services (including Best Start Grant processing) - Contract Management, Communication and Reporting - Stakeholder Engagement Additional information: The total value of the procurement reflects the maximum potential value of the contract, including both the initial five years and the potential additional 24 month extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029e86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005909-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

22 - Printed matter and related products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

18411000 - Baby clothing

22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

33750000 - Baby care products

39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings

39143112 - Mattresses

39143116 - Cots

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

63121100 - Storage services

63122000 - Warehousing services

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

79420000 - Management-related services

79810000 - Printing services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

79920000 - Packaging and related services

79921000 - Packaging services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,225,809 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Alison Gardiner
Contact Email
alison.gardiner@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312446007

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APS GROUP

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