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title: "Provision of Baby Boxes"
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buyer: "HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Baby Boxes

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4099a4a-7226-4de4-8e63-bf2cec210cf5

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## Summary

Hartlepool Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of baby boxes as part of the Family Hubs Programme to The Children's Foundation. The procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, aimed to supply baby boxes to vulnerable pregnant women in Hartlepool. These boxes are intended to be provided before the estimated delivery date upon referral by a health professional. The tender, classified under medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products (CPV: 33000000), was published on 21st August 2024. The contract, valued at £40,000, commenced on 7th October 2024 and will run until 31st March 2025. Key delivery locations include the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in the production and supply of safety-tested baby care products, particularly those capable of ensuring quality and compliance with health and safety guidelines. Businesses that have experience in dealing with public sector health programmes and can deliver within restricted timelines would be well-suited for such contracts. The Children's Foundation, being an SME and VCSE, indicates that the contract was awarded to a capable and community-focused organisation, setting a precedent for similar entities to compete in future tenders.

## Notice

Hartlepool Family Hubs are seeking tender submissions from a suitable provider to supply baby boxes for vulnerable pregnant women in Hartlepool as part of the Family Hubs Programme. The provider will provide Baby Boxes to pregnant women, prior to the estimated delivery date, for women referred to their service by an appropriate health professional. The boxes will come with items that are safety tested, with certified advice and guidance and in line with all health and safety guidelines Individuals wishing to register an interest and download the procurement documents, should apply via the ProContract e-tendering portal https://procontract.due-north.com Procurement reference DN 736882

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a4a786-9d8f-48f8-ac54-d447985fe2e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 8AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a4a786-9d8f-48f8-ac54-d447985fe2e8
- 21 Aug 2024 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b7eb9ee-5364-43cb-8b84-0b57fb7c6ed7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a4a786-9d8f-48f8-ac54-d447985fe2e8
  2nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b7eb9ee-5364-43cb-8b84-0b57fb7c6ed7
  21st August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hartlepool.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

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