Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 October 2022
146. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the pilot little-baby bundle initiative; when it is anticipated that the scheme will be rolled out nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50390/22]
View answerSince my last announcement on the Little Baby Bundle pilot scheme, my Department has been overseeing a complex procurement process for a Managing Agent to design the bundle, procure its contents, to handle storage and coordinate delivery.
The Request for Tenders (RfT) generated significant interest, and tenderers submitted sample bundles as part of the Open Competition.
I am happy to say that the tender process has now concluded. My Department have notified the successful tenderer, and have issued standstill letters, with a contract due to be issued imminently.
We are also concluding an Open Competition for an evaluation partner to evaluate the Little Baby Bundle pilot, to measure the impact of the bundle, and to inform future policy.
