Award

Scotland's Baby Box 2021-26

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2020 at 00:00

Tender

28 Feb 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking a service provider for "Scotland's Baby Box 2021-26", a contract aimed at supplying and distributing essential items for new parents through the Baby Box initiative. This public procurement process is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 30 April 2020, and the contract planned to commence in July 2020, running until 31 March 2026. The primary procurement method is open, focusing on the services necessary for managing and delivering Baby Boxes across Scotland, specifically centered in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, distribution, and child welfare products, as the contract involves the delivery of essential items such as clothing, books, and safety equipment for infants. Companies adept at project management and those capable of engaging in community benefits initiatives, such as training and recruitment, will find a competitive advantage. Given the extensive service requirements, businesses with experience in managing similar large-scale social services projects will be particularly well-suited to propose and fulfil the contract's needs, potentially enhancing their portfolio and market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Scotland's Baby Box 2021-26

Notice Description

The Scottish Government's Directorate of Children and Families, Improving Health and Wellbeing Division requires 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. It is intended that the contract will commence in July 2020 to allow for operational service delivery commencement from 3rd May 2021 to 31st March 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's Directorate of Children and Families, Improving Health and Wellbeing Division requires 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

Renewal: It is intended that the contract will commence in July 2020 to allow for operational service delivery commencement from 3rd May 2021 to 31st March 2026. The contract allows for extension for an additional 24 months from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The estimated value of the contract includes the potential extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000616250
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385711
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

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

39143116 - Cots

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

63121100 - Storage services

63122000 - 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

79921000 - Packaging services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
3 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
alison.gardiner@gov.scot, bob.mcleod@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443567, +44 1312446007

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382253
    Scotland's Baby Box 2021-26 - The Scottish Government's Directorate of Children and Families, Improving Health and Wellbeing Division requires 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. It is intended that the contract will commence in July 2020 to allow for operational service delivery commencement from 3rd May 2021 to 31st March 2026.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385711
    Scotland's Baby Box 2021-26 - The Scottish Government's Directorate of Children and Families, Improving Health and Wellbeing Division requires 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. It is intended that the contract will commence in July 2020 to allow for operational service delivery commencement from 3rd May 2021 to 31st March 2026.

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