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title: "Scotland's Baby Box 2021-26"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000616250"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-04-22"
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# Scotland's Baby Box 2021-26

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000616250

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking a service provider for "Scotland's Baby Box 2021-26", a contract aimed at supplying and distributing essential items for new parents through the Baby Box initiative. This public procurement process is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 30 April 2020, and the contract planned to commence in July 2020, running until 31 March 2026. The primary procurement method is open, focusing on the services necessary for managing and delivering Baby Boxes across Scotland, specifically centered in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, distribution, and child welfare products, as the contract involves the delivery of essential items such as clothing, books, and safety equipment for infants. Companies adept at project management and those capable of engaging in community benefits initiatives, such as training and recruitment, will find a competitive advantage. Given the extensive service requirements, businesses with experience in managing similar large-scale social services projects will be particularly well-suited to propose and fulfil the contract's needs, potentially enhancing their portfolio and market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

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 for the Best Start Grant processes. It is intended that the contract will commence in July 2020 to allow for operational service delivery commencement from 3rd May 2021 to 31st March 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 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

Renewal: It is intended that the contract will commence in July 2020 to allow for operational service delivery commencement from 3rd May 2021 to 31st March 2026. The contract allows for extension for an additional 24 months from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The estimated value of the contract includes the potential extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385711 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000,000 |
| Lots value | £56,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## 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
- 85 - Health and social work services

### 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
- 63121100 - Storage services
- 63122000 - 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
- 79921000 - Packaging services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385711
- 28 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382253

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382253
  Scotland's Baby Box 2021-26 - 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 for the Best Start Grant processes. It is intended that the contract will commence in July 2020 to allow for operational service delivery commencement from 3rd May 2021 to 31st March 2026.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385711
  Scotland's Baby Box 2021-26 - 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 for the Best Start Grant processes. It is intended that the contract will commence in July 2020 to allow for operational service delivery commencement from 3rd May 2021 to 31st March 2026.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000616250
- https://cyberassessment.gov.scot/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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