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Clinical Waste for Primary Care Contract

NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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14 Mar 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (the Authority) intends to award a short-term contract for clinical waste collection services in primary care settings to SRCL Limited t/a Stericycle. This procurement falls under the healthcare services industry and spans the Suffolk and North East Essex regions. The contract is planned to last for four months, starting from 1 April 2025, with the potential for a one-month rolling extension thereafter. This award method is a limited procedure without prior publication due to the absence of technical competition. Key dates include the contract award date on 14 March 2025 and a 10-day standstill period for any challenges before entering the contractual arrangement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses active in the healthcare and waste management industries, particularly those capable of serving primary care facilities like GP practices and pharmacies. As the contract involves clinical waste management, companies with expertise in handling hazardous medical waste and providing reliable collection services will be well-suited to compete. Firms expanding in the Suffolk and North East Essex regions can benefit from this contract by reinforcing their market presence and building long-term relationships with NHS service providers.

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Notice Title

Clinical Waste for Primary Care Contract

Notice Description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice and is intended to provide notice of the Authority's intention to award a short term interim contract to deliver a Clinical Waste Contract. The ICB intends to award the contract for the delivery of these services to SRCL Limited t-a Stericycle.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is made by the Contracting Authority; NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (hereinafter referred to as "the Authority") in compliance with their local standing financial instructions (SFIs) to notify the market of the intention to award a contract to deliver a short term 4 month contract to SRCL Limited t-a Stericycle for Clinical Waste Services. The total contract value for 4 months is PS180,000. It is proposed that the term of this new contract will be 4 months, with services running from 1 April 2025. This contract will then revert to a 1 month rolling arrangement to allow for the contract to be extended and ceased as required. The Authority will observe a 10-day standstill from the date of publication of this VEAT, during which the Authority will not enter into any contractual arrangement.

Options: I month rolling contract following the expiry of the initial contract period of 4 months.

Procurement Information

Negotiated without a prior call for competition * The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: * absence of competition for technical reason Explanation: A procurement process has been undertaken and the award decision has been challenged. This has prevented final award and therefore requires a short term contract with the existing provider to ensure that there is a continuation of vital services for primary care settings (GP's and Pharmacy) whilst this challenge is resolved. The Authority believes competition is absent for the technical reasons outlined above and the potential for patient harm and disruption.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009446-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Sarah Skilton
Contact Email
sarah.skilton@snee.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473770225

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SRCL LIMITED T/A STERICYCLE

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