Planning

Scotlands Baby Box Request for Information

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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10 Oct 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) for the "Scotlands Baby Box" project, aimed at sourcing Managing Agent Services for a five-year period from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2026, with possible extension options. This process, currently in the planning stage, will help inform a forthcoming tender opportunity expected to be announced in early 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £54,000,000 and is classified under the services category, specifically targeting delivery in Scotland. Interested parties are required to submit their responses by noon on Friday, 8th November 2019, using the form provided via the links included in the RFI documentation.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential for companies specialising in fulfilment services, logistics, and customer support. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions for the sourcing, production, assembly, and distribution of baby boxes and their contents will be particularly well-suited to compete. This RFI aims to gather insights on suppliers' capabilities in managing complex delivery and stakeholder engagement processes, positioning this tender as a valuable opportunity for those in relevant service sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scotlands Baby Box Request for Information

Notice Description

The purpose of this Request for Information is to seek information from the market and alert bidders to a potential tender opportunity in early 2020 for the provision of Managing Agent Services for Scotland's Baby Box for a 5 year period from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2026, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months. The estimated value of the contract includes the potential extension period. The information provided will be used as part of our market research and analysis activity only and will not be used in any current or future selection and/or evaluation processes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Request for Information seeks views from suppliers around their ability to undertake a Managing Agent role and provide Fulfilment services to deliver against all key elements of the specification, namely: - Sourcing and Production of the Baby Box and Contents - Design, Print and Publication Services - Storage and Stock Management - Box and Contents Assembly - Distribution & Delivery - Customer Support Services - Contract Management, Communication and Reporting - Stakeholder Engagement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000600603
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368690
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

CPV Codes

18411000 - Baby clothing

22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

33750000 - Baby care products

39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings

39143116 - Cots

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

79420000 - Management-related services

79512000 - Call centre

79810000 - Printing services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

79920000 - Packaging and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Feb 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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