--- title: "Supply & Distribution of Baby Packs" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0486d9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0486d9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0486d9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0486d9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-01" --- # Supply & Distribution of Baby Packs Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0486d9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0486d9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0486d9.json) ## Summary Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is planning a procurement process titled "Supply & Distribution of Baby Packs" under the goods category, specifically targeting baby care products. This initiative is situated in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, with a focus on areas such as Rotherham (UKE31) and surrounding regions (UKE, UKE3). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with significant dates including an additional market engagement event on 13th August 2024, and the anticipated advertisement via Yortender on 20th August 2024. Key deadlines include the tender opening on 19th September 2024, evaluation from 23rd September to 7th October 2024, and notification of the award on 7th October 2024. The project will commence on 1st November 2024, with the contract going live on 3rd December 2024. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and distribution of baby care products, as well as those offering storage, warehousing, and transport services. Companies with expertise in managing fluctuating order volumes and payment processing will find this tender particularly advantageous. Additionally, businesses that can contribute to the Council's social value policy will have an edge. The procurement process allows interested parties to influence the final shape of the tender through feedback mechanisms, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to business growth and development. Businesses involved in the logistics and supply chain management sectors are well-suited to compete in this tender. ## Notice **Additional Market Engagement Event** Rotherham Council wish to consult the potential market for the supply and delivery of Baby Packs to mums of newborn babies. The project is expected to commence delivery of the initial packs in January 2025 the pilot scheme will run for the duration of approximately 2 years (24 months). We welcome the opportunity to discuss these points in further detail with interested parties in a "teams" event to held on Tuesday 13th August 2024 14.00-15.30 pm. ### Lot Information Lot 1 A Funding source has been made available for a package of baby goods that will support the expense that surrounds a newborn baby. An initial procurement exercise suggests that the Council needs further information on how our ambition can be realised by engaging with potential providers with regards to a number of areas as highlighted below:- 1. The development of a detailed specification outlining the desired appearance and contents of the Baby Pack. 2. The assembly, storage, and distribution of the packs to homes in Rotherham. 3. The management of fluctuating order volumes and payment processing. 4. The application of the Council's social value policy to this procurement. Feedback was gained from the market following the initial market engagement event which took place on the 16/07/2024 to discuss the above areas, this informed discussions to shape the procurement. The Council now wish to present the findings and decisions taken and seek final feedback from potential interested parties in order to commence the procurement process. The envisaged timeline from the original PIN notice has now been updated and highlighted within this PIN notice for reference. Additional information: Indicative Time : - Advertise via Yortender 20/08/2024 Tender Opening 19/09/2024 Evaluation Process 23/09/2024 - 07/10/2024 Notification of Award 07/10/2024 Standstill 08/10/2024 - 18/10/2024 Implementation 01/11/2024 - 02/12/2024 Contract Live 03/12/2024 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024172-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ROTHERHAM | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S60 1AE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham | | Local authority | Rotherham | | Electoral ward | Boston Castle | | Westminster constituency | Rotherham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE3 South Yorkshire, TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 33750000 - Baby care products - 33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60161000 - Parcel transport services - 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services - 63122000 - Warehousing services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2024 at 14:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024172-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84312&B=UK - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104118 - https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0486d9. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0486d9.json.