Award

NHS SBS LINEN AND LAUNDRY SERVICES FRAMEWORK

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Mar 2025 at 15:58

Tender

25 Jan 2024 at 10:07

Planning

20 Mar 2023 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) has established a Framework Agreement for the provision of Linen and Laundry Services for NHS and Social Care organisations, both public and private sectors, within the United Kingdom. The framework, titled "NHS SBS LINEN AND LAUNDRY SERVICES FRAMEWORK," falls under the industry category of laundry-management services (CPV 98311100) and involves a contract value of GBP 150 million. Various specialised lots are included such as Linen Wash and Return, Linen Hire, Linen Purchase, Managed Service, and Cleanroom Laundry. This open procedure, above threshold procurement stage, concluded its tender period on 8 March 2024, with the services set to commence on 21 October 2024 and run until 20 October 2028. Key milestones include the contract award date on 13 September 2024 and various engagement activities starting from March 2023.

This framework presents notable opportunities for businesses, especially those focussed on sustainability and social value, to partner with a major public service provider. Suitable for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large organisations, this tender offers diverse service lots, making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers in the linen and laundry industry. Companies involved in laundry-management services will find this framework advantageous as it allows them to expand their customer base and secure long-term contracts. The inclusion of specialised lots gives businesses the flexibility to bid for segments that align with their core capabilities. This engagement also emphasises sustainability, giving an edge to suppliers with strong environmental and social value propositions.

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Notice Title

NHS SBS LINEN AND LAUNDRY SERVICES FRAMEWORK

Notice 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. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ NHS Shared Business Services Limited has 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af6ee99d-9958-4ab8-aa01-1c1c30e40cbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb83ff6-4091-419f-ab75-347d189e3a18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98311100 - Laundry-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Additional Buyers

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

BLACKPOOL LAUNDRY

ELIS

EXPRESS LINEN SERVICE

JAMES WALKER TEXTILES

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

SALISBURY TRADING LIMITED (T/A SALISBURY LINEN SERVICES

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

SYNERGY HEALTH MANAGED SERVICES LTD (TRADING AS SYNERGYLMS

TWIN CLOTHING

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