Nurses and other Healthcare Professionals Uniform

Concepts

• cardiff
• occupational clothing
• wales
• procurement of a national uniform
• supply uniform garments
• nurses and other healthcare professionals uniforms for authorities delivering healthcare
• healthcare professionals uniform
• provision of nurses
• healthcare professionals uniforms
• nurses

Location

All primary and secondary care sites across NHS Wales Health Boards and Trusts

Description

The manufacture and provision of Nurses and other Healthcare Professionals uniforms for Authorities delivering Healthcare in Wales. The procurement of a national uniform has been adopted to promote a coherent corporate image, making it easier for patients and members of the public to identify NHS Wales staff.

Total Quantity or Scope

NWSSP-Procurement Services is seeking a single supplier to manufacture and supply uniform garments in various sizes and colours to NHS Wales. The standard product range includes: - Scrub Tops - Tunics - Trousers Special Garments on a made to order basis include: - Maternity Tunics and Trousers - Menopausal Uniform (100% cotton lightweight) - Zip Front Tunics By the powers and duties contained in the NHS (Wales) Act 2006, the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 and the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 the following Framework Agreement may be accessed by the public sector bodies listed below to the extent that they are engaged in the management and/or support of the health, care and/or wellbeing of populations within Wales or for which they are responsible: All Local Authorities providing Health and Social Care Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) Any Universities or Higher Education providers, who have been commissioned by NHS Wales to deliver clinical training courses. For the purpose of clarity, the values noted in this notice relate only to NHS Wales Health Board and Trust expenditure and any additional Call Off from this framework would be subject to the limitations of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended). For the purpose of clarity, Lot 1 will be split in to two baskets of goods referenced as Lot 1.1 and 1.2. Bidders will be required to bid for both baskets of goods. The supply chain associated to Lot 1.1 will be at the bidder’s discretion. However, Lot 1.2 will require bidders to appoint a Social Enterprise, which complies with Reg 20 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and which maximises social value delivery as defined in the tender documentation.

Renewal Options

Proposed contract period shall be a total of 7 years (4 + 3 Years)

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.

Legal Justification

The framework length in excess of four years is to enable consistency of product within NHS Wales. Furthermore the approach enable usage certainty with benefits for all parties.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=120391 Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: The Well Being of Future Generations Act goals including: - A Healthier Wales - A More Equal Wales - A Prosperous Wales - A Resilient Wales - A Wales of Cohesive Communities - A Wales of vibrant shared culture and thriving Welsh Language - A Globally Responsible Wales For the purpose of clarity Community Benefits and Social Value can be considered synonymously. (WA Ref:120391) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.