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PlanningUpdate

12 Nov 2025 at 08:42

Planning

07 Nov 2025 at 08:26

Planning

23 May 2025 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Humber Health Partnership, comprising the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, is in the planning stage of a significant procurement process focused on domestic services. This includes cleaning services and patient meal provision across multiple sites, such as the Hull Royal Infirmary and the Diana Princess of Wales Hospital. The procurement falls under the services industry category and is centrally located in the United Kingdom, particularly within the UKE region. Important milestones include a scheduled market engagement due by 28 February 2026, with the subsequent tender notice expected to be published by 1 May 2026. The contract is planned to commence in April 2027 and could potentially extend through March 2034, signalling a long-term commitment to improving healthcare facilities' service efficiency and quality.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities, particularly for suppliers of soft facilities management services such as housekeeping, janitorial, and meal provision services. Additionally, organisations providing innovative service delivery models, emerging trends in digital enablement, or sustainable partnership approaches may find this tender particularly appealing. The project aims to integrate solutions that enhance the patient experience through high standards of hygiene and nutrition, promising a collaborative relationship with selected providers. Given the procurement’s focus on flexibility and resilience, businesses with a robust portfolio in healthcare service management or those looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts would be well-positioned to compete and grow through this engagement opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Domestic Services

Notice Description

The Humber Health Partnership (HHP), comprising Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, is embarking on a strategic alignment of its soft facilities management services across ward-level operations. This includes, but is not limited to, cleaning services and patient meal provision. As part of our commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centred care, we are seeking early engagement with the market to explore innovative, cost-effective, and compliant service delivery models. Our goal is to ensure consistently high standards of cleanliness, nutrition, and overall patient experience, while driving efficiencies and unlocking value through collaboration and innovation. We invite suppliers, service providers, and industry experts to participate in this pre-tender market engagement exercise. This is an opportunity to: - Share insights on emerging trends and technologies in soft FM services - Discuss innovative approaches to workforce, service integration, and digital enablement - Explore partnership models that support flexibility, resilience, and sustainability - Help shape a future procurement strategy that reflects the needs of our patients and the ambitions of our Trusts Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest and participate in upcoming engagement sessions. Further details, including timelines and formats for engagement, will be shared upon registration. Together, we can co-create a service model that is efficient, forward-thinking, and above all, centred on the wellbeing of our patients.

Planning Information

Please register your interest by contacting me directly at paul.horsefield1@nhs.net Many thanks, Paul Horsefield Procurement Business Partner

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052007
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073000-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

98341110 - Housekeeping services

98341130 - Janitorial services

98514000 - Domestic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
HU3 2JZ
Postcode Area
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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