--- title: "Scotland's Baby Box 2022-2027" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000630302" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630302" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000630302.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000630302.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2020-09-10" --- # Scotland's Baby Box 2022-2027 Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630302 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630302) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000630302.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is inviting tenders for the "Scotland's Baby Box 2022-2027" project, which falls under the broader category of general public services. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender period closing on 4th December 2020. The successful service provider will be responsible for managing the supply and distribution of Baby Boxes across all areas of Scotland, with operational services scheduled to commence from 1st April 2022 through to 31st March 2027. The total estimated value of the contract is £56 million, and interested parties must submit their proposals electronically through the dedicated platform. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics, manufacturing, and customer service sectors, particularly those experienced in supply chain management and support services. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience in managing large-scale distribution, stock management, and providing customer support aligning with public health initiatives are well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the requirement for community benefit proposals presents additional avenues for smaller enterprises and organisations within the third sector to participate and collaborate in delivering impactful services for the Scottish community. ## 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 services for the Best Start Grant processes. The intended date of operational service delivery commencement is from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2027. ### 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 operational service delivery commencement will be from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2027. The contract allows for extension for an additional 24 months from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2029. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394576 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | 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 - 39143112 - Mattresses - 39143116 - Cots - 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services - 63121100 - Storage services - 63122000 - Warehousing services - 64121200 - Parcel delivery services - 79420000 - Management-related services - 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 - 10 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394576 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394576 Scotland's Baby Box 2022-2027 - 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 services for the Best Start Grant processes. The intended date of operational service delivery commencement is from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2027. ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630302 - 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 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000630302. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000630302.json.