Government looks for supplier of a new resource kit for new parents

    Monday, 27 January 2025 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The parent resource kits will include a baby sleeper, wooden baby teether, knit cotton hat, sensory blanket, and bandana bib to support families in the early stages of parenthood.

    Government has issued a request for quotations (RFQ) for the provision of supplies for a new resource kit for new parents. The parent resource kits will include a baby sleeper, wooden baby teether, knit cotton hat, sensory blanket, and bandana bib to support families in the early stages of parenthood. The updated parent resource kits will be distributed through public health and family resource centres throughout the province. Information on RFQs issued and awarded by the department and other public bodies is available by visiting www.merx.com/govnl. The closing date for proposals is February 19th.

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