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Planning

25 Jun 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, acting as the principal buyer along with other NHS Trusts, has initiated the planning stage for a Collaborative Linen and Laundry contract. This procurement targets the hospital linen category, a vital aspect of hospital operations, valued at approximately £46.5 million (gross value exceeding £55 million). The contract aims to serve the United Kingdom with a focus on regions including Wolverhampton, Walsall, Birmingham, and Staffordshire. The planned procurement process is set to proceed under the regulatory framework established by UK legislation, and a framework agreement is anticipated. While the contract period is expected to start on 1st September 2026 and run through until 31st August 2029, with possibilities for extension until 2031, a future notice related to this tender is scheduled for publication on 1st October 2025.

This initiative represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in linen and laundry services as well as those equipped to offer additional related services to hospitals. Companies that can provide high-quality hospital textile goods, manage logistical aspects, or operate within healthcare facilities efficiently, may find significant growth opportunities through this collaborative contract. The scope and scale of the procurement, including its framework agreement potential, suggest that firms capable of offering comprehensive and competitive solutions could benefit greatly, establishing themselves as key players in the healthcare support sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Collaborative Linen and Laundry contract

Notice Description

Linen and Laundry contract for multiple Trusts collaborating on a contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055309
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034922-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39518000 - Hospital linen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,582,635 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Additional Buyers

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
WV10 0PQ
Postcode Area
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Heath Town
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton North East

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