--- title: "Scotlands Baby Box Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000600603" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000600603" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000600603.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000600603.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2019-10-10" --- # Scotlands Baby Box Request for Information Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000600603 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000600603) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000600603.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) for the "Scotlands Baby Box" project, aimed at sourcing Managing Agent Services for a five-year period from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2026, with possible extension options. This process, currently in the planning stage, will help inform a forthcoming tender opportunity expected to be announced in early 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £54,000,000 and is classified under the services category, specifically targeting delivery in Scotland. Interested parties are required to submit their responses by noon on Friday, 8th November 2019, using the form provided via the links included in the RFI documentation. This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential for companies specialising in fulfilment services, logistics, and customer support. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions for the sourcing, production, assembly, and distribution of baby boxes and their contents will be particularly well-suited to compete. This RFI aims to gather insights on suppliers' capabilities in managing complex delivery and stakeholder engagement processes, positioning this tender as a valuable opportunity for those in relevant service sectors. ## Notice The purpose of this Request for Information is to seek information from the market and alert bidders to a potential tender opportunity in early 2020 for the provision of Managing Agent Services for Scotland's Baby Box for a 5 year period from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2026, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months. The estimated value of the contract includes the potential extension period. The information provided will be used as part of our market research and analysis activity only and will not be used in any current or future selection and/or evaluation processes. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Request for Information seeks views from suppliers around their ability to undertake a Managing Agent role and provide Fulfilment services to deliver against all key elements of the specification, namely: - Sourcing and Production of the Baby Box and Contents - Design, Print and Publication Services - Storage and Stock Management - Box and Contents Assembly - Distribution & Delivery - Customer Support Services - Contract Management, Communication and Reporting - Stakeholder Engagement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368690 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 10 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Feb 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £54,000,000 | | 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### 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 ### 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 - 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 ## Release History - 10 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368690 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368690&idx=1 10th October 2019 - Request for Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368690&idx=2 10th October 2019 - Request for Information - Form for completion by suppliers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368690 Scotlands Baby Box Request for Information - The purpose of this Request for Information is to seek information from the market and alert bidders to a potential tender opportunity in early 2020 for the provision of Managing Agent Services for Scotland's Baby Box for a 5 year period from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2026, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months. The estimated value of the contract includes the potential extension period. The information provided will be used as part of our market research and analysis activity only and will not be used in any current or future selection and/or evaluation processes. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000600603 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=600603 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000600603. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000600603.json.