Scope
Reference
DN793548
Description
Southwark Council is currently planning to procure a Baby Box scheme for new families with complex needs in Southwark. The service will run for 12 months as a pilot offer to gauge impact before considering an extension.
The aim of the offer is to provide new families with complex and overlapping needs the necessities to give their baby a good start in life, including clothing, bedding, items such as a bath thermometer, towels, and a toothbrush. The box should also include recovery and wellbeing items for new parents, such as nipple cream, sanitary towels, body lotion and condoms.
Total value (estimated)
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 1 December 2026
- Possible extension to 1 December 2027
- 2 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 18411000 - Baby clothing
- 33750000 - Baby care products
- 33700000 - Personal care products
- 39143110 - Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings
Contract locations
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Engagement
Engagement deadline
27 October 2025
Engagement process description
Southwark Council is currently planning to procure a Baby Box scheme for new families with complex needs in Southwark. The service will run for 12 months as a pilot offer to gauge impact before considering an extension.
The aim of the offer is to provide new families with complex and overlapping needs the necessities to give their baby a good start in life, including clothing, bedding, items such as a bath thermometer, towels, and a toothbrush. The box should also include recovery and wellbeing items for new parents, such as nipple cream, sanitary towels, body lotion and condoms.
We would like to hear from any organisations who are currently providing a Baby Box scheme, similar programmes or are able to provide this service to understand:
• The type of box content that could be provided
• Logistical support available
• Types of service providers
• The pricing structure
We would welcome responses from any organisations delivering these services or similar services, whether or not they are currently being delivered to local authorities.
Interested parties are to submit their responses to the questionnaire which is available via the Pro-Contract portal at https://procontract.due-north.com by 27 October 2025 at 12 noon.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
6 November 2025
Contracting authority
London Borough of Southwark
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTW-7647-VDLV
160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Megan Velzian
Email: megan.velzian@southwark.gov.uk
Website: http://www.southwark.gov.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government