Tender

Independent Waste Audit

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

21 Aug 2020 at 11:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a tender for an "Independent Waste Audit" aimed at evaluating waste services across its five key sites as well as several outlying locations. This procurement, classified under waste analysis services, is currently in the tender stage and is set to close on 21 September 2020. The contract is valued at £5,000 and will commence on 26 October 2020, running until 25 October 2021. The project is located in the West Midlands, England, and follows a competitive quotation procurement method, specifically designed for contracts below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and environmental consultancy services. Companies with expertise in waste audits, sustainability assessments, and compliance with environmental legislation would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the process is designed to be accessible for them, fostering growth and innovation within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Waste Audit

Notice Description

The University Hospitals Birmingham are looking to commission an external body to undertake an audit of waste services across all of its five keys sites and a number of out lying clinical and none clinical locations. The scope of the audit will include and not be limited to Audit Scope - Contractual arrangements to include contingency planning - Processes and procedures in relation to segregation at source - Internal waste production/ primary packaging / primary storage/ collection/ secondary storage and consignment - Internal transpiration of waste - Education/training, - Primary waste bins for all waste stream - Bio Systems v single use sharps boxes - Management of document/record keeping - Producer Return Audits - Trust Waste Policy - Trust Waste Strategy - Compliance with legislation to include DGSA - Compliance with regards to our duty of care - National and local waste strategies including NHSI - Environmental impacts/social responsibilities - Identifying good and bad practice. - Carbon footprint and sustainability - Circular Economy The successful bidder will be required to provide and present a formal report on findings that will include if applicable recommendations to improve the overall function and management of waste across all UHB sites. Additional information: Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you choose and click 'Save' when complete. You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure); Express an Interest in the Tender - Login to the portal with the username / password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Browse the ITTs (there may be more than one page and select 'itt_30003' by clicking on it. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box; c). Responding to the Tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ / ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40ca567c-7e8c-460e-87a4-72ee4626bb91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b1bc842-16c2-4885-a706-b2691d226c12
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

79723000 - Waste analysis services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2020 - 25 Oct 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nicola.watson@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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