Tender

Supply and Distribution of Baby Packs

ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 14:38

Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Borough Council is conducting an open procurement process for the "Supply and Distribution of Baby Packs", aimed at supplying high-quality items, assembling them, and delivering completed packs to new mothers in Rotherham, United Kingdom. This procurement is categorised within the goods industry, specifically targeting baby care products and cargo handling services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with crucial dates including a submission deadline on 27th April 2026 and an anticipated award conclusion by 7th August 2026. The total value of the contract is estimated at £1,968,000, and the council seeks a single provider capable of fulfilling the requirements by delivering up to 2,800 baby packs annually based on historical birth trends.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in baby care products, logistics, and distribution services to expand their market reach and boost growth by engaging with a public authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, noting that submissions must adhere to quality criteria weighted at 60%, social value at 20%, and price at 20%. Providers capable of ensuring seamless service delivery will align well with the council's objectives for business continuity and high service standards, enhancing their reputation and presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Supply and Distribution of Baby Packs

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a single provider with the capability and capacity to supply and distribute 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. Full details can be found within the tender documentation available to download at https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER Project reference 100107965

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029875-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,968,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2026 - 2 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-03-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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