Scope
Description
Through its baby box scheme, Wandsworth Council wants to ensure that all new young parents have access to the items needed for their child's development, safety and play. The baby box scheme includes a physical baby box and wrap-around support for young new parents aged 20 and below (or 25 for those with additional vulnerabilities). The baby box scheme will deliver an end-to-end early years support service, including a portal for registration and referral processes, a contact centre for enquiries and queries, and sourcing, packing and delivering the physical baby boxes themselves. This notice is signalling the Council's intention to direct award a contract to the supplier for a period of 21 months 11 days - from 21 August 2025 to 31 May 2027.
Contract 1. Baby Box Scheme
Supplier
Contract value
- £251,000 excluding VAT
- £251,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
21 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 August 2025 to 31 May 2027
- 1 year, 9 months, 11 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33750000 - Baby care products
- 85323000 - Community health services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
With no other identified alternative suppliers in the market, Field Management Ireland are uniquely positioned to design and deliver this pioneering early years support package for new parents.
Supplier
Field Management Ireland
- Companies House: FC033379
Second Floor West Wing The Ormeau Baths, 18 Ormeau Avenue
Belfast
BT2 8HS
United Kingdom
Email: hello@fmi.ie
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Baby Box Scheme
Contracting authority
Wandsworth Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVLQ-8225-QVHT
TOWN HALL, Wandsworth High Street
Wandsworth
SW18 2PU
United Kingdom
Region: UKI34 - Wandsworth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government