---
title: "Scotland's Baby Box 2022-2027"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000630371"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-03-23"
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# Scotland's Baby Box 2022-2027

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630371

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for the "Scotland's Baby Box 2022-2027", aimed at providing Managing Agent Services for the supply and distribution of baby boxes and associated support services. This contract, classified under the services category, will take place across all areas of Scotland, with the operational service delivery expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and continue until 31st March 2027, with a possible extension until 31st March 2029. The procurement was initiated under an open procedure and has recently been awarded to APS Group following a competitive bidding process that concluded with the contract signing on 22nd March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in sectors such as logistics, production, design, and customer service, as it involves sourcing, assembling, and distributing essential items for new parents. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience, technical capability in service delivery, and strong community engagement strategies will be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The total budget of £56 million underlines the scale of the contract and the potential for SMEs and established suppliers alike to expand their service offerings through this initiative.

## Notice

The Scottish Government's Directorate of Children and Families, Improving Health and Wellbeing Division has appointed 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 (with potential extension to 31st March 2029).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's Directorate of Children and Families, Improving Health and Wellbeing Division has appointed 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. The total value of the procurement reflects the maximum potential value of the contract, including both the initial five years and the potential additional 24 month extension period.

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=MAR410204 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | £56,225,809 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| 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 | APS GROUP |

## 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

- 23 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410204
- 10 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394579

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394579
  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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410204
  Scotland's Baby Box 2022-2027 - The Scottish Government's Directorate of Children and Families, Improving Health and Wellbeing Division has appointed 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 (with potential extension to 31st March 2029).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630371
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.theapsgroup.com/en-gb/

## Provenance

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