NHS SBS LINEN AND LAUNDRY SERVICES FRAMEWORK

A Tender Notice
by NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
150M
Sector
FACILITY
Published
25 Jan 2024
Delivery
To 08 Mar 2028 (est.)
Deadline
08 Mar 2024 12:00

Concepts

Location

Hertfordshire

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework Agreement. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support NHS Shared Business Services intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Linen and Laundry Services to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. It includes the following specialised Lots: Lot 1 - Linen Wash and Return Lot 2 - Linen Hire Lot 3 - Linen Purchase Lot 4 - Managed Service Lot 5 - Cleanroom Laundry We are committed to working with Suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements within the Invitation to Tender.

Lot Division

1 Linen Wash and Return

This Lot involves the provision of a compliant linen wash and return service to the NHS and other Approved Organisations. Suppliers are required to provide a sustainable and flexible service solution. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 12 Bidders for Lot 1 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

2 Linen Hire

This Lot involves the provision of a compliant linen hire service to the NHS and other Approved Organisations. Suppliers are required to provide a sustainable and flexible service solution. This Lot involves the provision of a compliant linen wash and return service to the NHS and other Approved Organisations. Suppliers are required to provide a sustainable and flexible service solution. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 12 Bidders for Lot 2 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

3 Linen Purchase

This Lot involves the provision of a compliant linen purchase service to the NHS and other Approved Organisations. Suppliers are required to provide a flexible and sustainable service solution. This Lot involves the provision of a compliant linen wash and return service to the NHS and other Approved Organisations. Suppliers are required to provide a sustainable and flexible service solution. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 12 Bidders for Lot 3 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

4 Managed Service

This Lot involves the provision of a compliant fully managed service to the NHS and other Approved Organisations. Suppliers are required to provide a flexible and sustainable service solution. This Lot involves the provision of a compliant linen wash and return service to the NHS and other Approved Organisations. Suppliers are required to provide a sustainable and flexible service solution. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 12 Bidders for Lot 4 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

5 Cleanroom Laundry

This Lot involves the provision of cleanroom laundry including the processing (wash and finish) and transportation (collection and return) of cleanroom garments, theatre packs, and drapes. This Lot involves the provision of a compliant linen wash and return service to the NHS and other Approved Organisations. Suppliers are required to provide a sustainable and flexible service solution. Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement. There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also. A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 12 Bidders for Lot 5 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East. For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.

Award Criteria

Quality 55.0
Social Value 15.0
Commercial (Price) 30.0

CPV Codes

  • 98311100 - Laundry-management services
  • 19231000 - Linen
  • 39518000 - Hospital linen
  • 79993100 - Facilities management services
  • 98310000 - Washing and dry-cleaning services

Indicators

  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The value provided is only an estimate. NHS SBS cannot guarantee to successful Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the Framework Agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice.

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