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title: "C438492 Scotland's Baby Box Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000571104"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# C438492 Scotland's Baby Box Evaluation

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000571104

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is initiating a procurement process for the "C438492 Scotland's Baby Box Evaluation" in the services sector, specifically focused on general public services. The tender, currently at the award stage, aims to evaluate the impact of Scotland's Baby Box initiative, which provides essential items for newborns. The evaluation will involve research conducted with parents that have received the box and the professionals managing its delivery. The contract value amounts to £171,722, and was signed on 2nd April 2019. Key contact details include Alison Gardiner from the Scottish Government, reachable via email at alison.gardiner@gov.scot.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in policy research, particularly those with expertise in child and maternal health, to engage with the Scottish Government. With an open procurement method encouraging competition, firms that can demonstrate substantial experience in evaluating social programmes and possess the appropriate insurance and financial stability are particularly well-suited to participate. The evaluation could also benefit companies involved in service delivery analytics, underscoring the importance of quality research and stakeholder engagement in driving business growth within the public sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Government's Education Analytical Services wish to commission an evaluation of Scotland's Baby Box, which will focus on assessing the processes around delivering the Baby Box and on providing an indication of the impact of the Box on short and medium term outcomes. This will consist of research with both parents who have received a box and the workforce involved in delivering the Baby Box.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's Education Analytical Services wish to commission an evaluation of Scotland's Baby Box, which will focus on assessing the processes around delivering the Baby Box and on providing an indication of the impact of the Box on short and medium term outcomes. This will consist of research with both parents who have received a box and the workforce involved in delivering the Baby Box.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355697 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £171,722 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MORI SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 29 May 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355697
- 29 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352785
- 24 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343206

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343206
  C438492 Scotland's Baby Box Evaluation - The Scottish Government's Education Analytical Services wish to commission an evaluation of Scotland's Baby Box, which will focus on assessing the processes around delivering the Baby Box and on providing an indication of the impact of the Box on short and medium term outcomes. This will consist of research with both parents who have received a box and the workforce involved in delivering the Baby Box.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352785
  C438492 Scotland's Baby Box Evaluation - The Scottish Government's Education Analytical Services wish to commission an evaluation of Scotland's Baby Box, which will focus on assessing the processes around delivering the Baby Box and on providing an indication of the impact of the Box on short and medium term outcomes. This will consist of research with both parents who have received a box and the workforce involved in delivering the Baby Box.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355697
  C438492 Scotland's Baby Box Evaluation - The Scottish Government's Education Analytical Services wish to commission an evaluation of Scotland's Baby Box, which will focus on assessing the processes around delivering the Baby Box and on providing an indication of the impact of the Box on short and medium term outcomes. This will consist of research with both parents who have received a box and the workforce involved in delivering the Baby Box.

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