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Award

23 Mar 2021 at 00:00

Tender

10 Sep 2020 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for the "Scotland's Baby Box 2022-2027", aimed at providing Managing Agent Services for the supply and distribution of baby boxes and associated support services. This contract, classified under the services category, will take place across all areas of Scotland, with the operational service delivery expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and continue until 31st March 2027, with a possible extension until 31st March 2029. The procurement was initiated under an open procedure and has recently been awarded to APS Group following a competitive bidding process that concluded with the contract signing on 22nd March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in sectors such as logistics, production, design, and customer service, as it involves sourcing, assembling, and distributing essential items for new parents. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience, technical capability in service delivery, and strong community engagement strategies will be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The total budget of £56 million underlines the scale of the contract and the potential for SMEs and established suppliers alike to expand their service offerings through this initiative.

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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. 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.

Renewal: It is intended that operational service delivery commencement will be from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2027. The contract allows for extension for an additional 24 months from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000630371
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410204
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
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
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,225,809 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394579
    Scotland's Baby Box 2022-2027 - 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 services for the Best Start Grant processes. The intended date of operational service delivery commencement is from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2027.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410204
    Scotland's Baby Box 2022-2027 - 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).

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