Planning

Supply and Distribution of Baby Packs

ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 11:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Rotherham Borough Council involves a planned tender for the "Supply and Distribution of Baby Packs," categorised under the "goods" industry with additional ties to services. The contracting authority, a sub-central government public authority, aims to secure a provider capable of delivering up to 2,800 baby packs annually over a four-year period. This process is currently in the planning stage, with communication to potential suppliers expected by 15th April 2026. Deliveries will be made to Rotherham, specifically targeting mothers who request these packs after registering with midwives. The total contract value is estimated at £1,968,000, and the contract period is anticipated to start on 3rd December 2026 and conclude on 2nd December 2030.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and distribution of baby care products. Organisations with logistics capacities to handle delivery to individual addresses would particularly benefit, especially those familiar with cargo handling and storage services. This contract could drive business growth due to its scale and the potential for ongoing service delivery throughout the contract period. Companies that can assure a consistent quality supply and have experience in similar governmental or large-scale supplier roles will have an advantageous position in competing for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Distribution of Baby Packs

Notice Description

Subject to relevant approvals, the Council is seeking a single provider with the capability and capacity to deliver the Supply and Distribution of Baby Packs on its behalf. This scheme involves the procurement of high-quality items, the assembly of these items into a standardised baby pack, and the subsequent delivery of the completed packs to new mothers in Rotherham who have indicated to their midwife that they wish to receive one. The appointed supplier will be required to manage and deliver up to 2,800 baby packs per year, with deliveries made directly to the mother's home address. This figure is based on birth trends over the past five years; however, annual volumes may fluctuate depending on the number of completed midwife registrations received through the scheme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010380-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

33750000 - Baby care products

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,968,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2026 - 2 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.people@rotherham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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