Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
GB173552264
Riverside House, Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE
UK
Contact person: Yvonne Dutton
Telephone: +44 1709334165
E-mail: yvonne.dutton@rotherham.gov.uk
NUTS: UKE31
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104118
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83307&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply & Distribution of Baby Packs
Reference number: 24-045
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33750000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Rotherham Council wish to consult the potential market for the supply and delivery of Baby Packs to mums of newborn babies.
The project is expected to commence delivery of the initial packs in January 2025 the pilot scheme will run for the duration of approximately 2 years (24 months).
We welcome the opportunity to discuss these points in further detail with interested parties in a “teams” event to held on Tuesday 16th July 2024.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33952000
60161000
63120000
63122000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE31
UKE3
UKE
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Funding source has been made available for a package of baby goods that will support the expense that surrounds a newborn baby.
An initial procurement exercise suggests that the Council needs further information on how our ambition can be realised by engaging with potential providers about:
1. The development of a detailed specification outlining the desired appearance and contents of the Baby Pack.
2. The assembly, storage, and distribution of the packs to homes in Rotherham.
3. The management of fluctuating order volumes and payment processing.
4. The application of the Council's social value policy to this procurement.
II.2.14) Additional information
Indicative Time : -
Advertise via Yortender 31/07/2024
Tender Opening 30/08/2024
Evaluation Process 16/09/2024
Presentations 18/09/2024
Due Diligence / Internal Governance 26/09/2024 - 04/10/2024
Intent to award 04/10/2024
Contract Live 03/12/2024
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/07/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/07/2024