Scope
Reference
C221/2024/2025
Description
The Welsh Government will shortly be commencing a procurement exercise for the sourcing of products, registration, assembly, storage and delivery of baby bundles in Wales. The Tender Notice will be issued late March/early April 2025.
Baby bundles is a Welsh Government initiative to provide a 'welcome to the world' gift, comprising of a range of products for the child's first months. The bundle will be provided free of charge to all new and expectant parents residing in core Flying Start areas within Wales.
Total value (estimated)
- £10,000,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 October 2030
- 5 years, 3 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33750000 - Baby care products
- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79342200 - Promotional services
- 79920000 - Packaging and related services
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 18411000 - Baby clothing
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Engagement
Engagement deadline
28 March 2025
Engagement process description
A virtual market engagement event is due to take place on Microsoft Teams at 2pm on Tuesday 25th March 2025. To register your interest and receive an invite for this event, please email babybundles@gov.wales
If you are unable to attend, slides can be shared and feedback received via email up to 28th March 2025. Please let us know if you would like to receive a copy of the slides, by contacting the baby bundles mailbox.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 April 2025
Contracting authority
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYQ-3841-BHTP
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: ANGHARAD SIMMONDS
Email: Angharad.Simmonds@gov.wales
Website: http://https://www.gov.wales/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales