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Cleaning and Ancillary Services for the North Region

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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27 May 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has completed a procurement process for the "Cleaning and Ancillary Services for the North Region," under the contract with the ID C27430/NHSBT1266. This tender focuses on building-cleaning services critical to NHSBT's operations across various sites, including clinical and blood processing facilities. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 90911200, was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication, primarily due to its strategic nature and the need for compliance with regulatory standards like GMP and MHRA. The contract, originally signed on 2nd June 2020, has been extended to support the transition to a Total Facilities Management (TFM) model, running until 30th September 2028 in regions including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and The Humber, Northern Ireland, and Birmingham.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses proficient in services management, particularly those adept at operating within highly regulated environments. Companies with experience in managing large-scale facility services, ensuring compliance with stringent health and safety standards, and capable of providing innovative solutions for efficiency and cost-effectiveness would be well-suited to compete. The incumbent supplier, QFSL (Hull) Limited, continues to play a vital role, highlighting the significance of an established workforce familiar with NHSBT’s rigorous operational standards. This environment affords an ideal setting for businesses that excel in strategic operational support and value optimization to expand their service offerings within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Cleaning and Ancillary Services for the North Region

Notice Description

Provision of cleaning, portering and ancillary services across NHSBT North regional sites, including clinical, donor centres, laboratories, blood processing facilities and associated premises.<br/>The service supports critical NHSBT operations including blood,tissue and transplant services and must comply with stringent requirements including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and MHRA standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Blood and Transplant is progressing a strategic transformation of Estates and Facilities services through the procurement and mobilisation of a Total Facilities Management (TFM) contract.
Alternative routes to market including frameworks were explored and deemed unsuitable due to lack of compliant direct award routes or higher pricing.
A 360-degree commercial review has been undertaken with incumbent supplier, identifying efficiency savings and confirming value for money.
The modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract and is time-limited to 30 September 2028 to support transition to the TFM model.

Procurement Information

The modification represents an extension beyond the original contractual term and is supported by Regulation 72(1)(c), with approval obtained via Accounting Officer guidance in recognition of the cumulative value and duration exceeding standard thresholds, and is required due to the scale, duration and strategic dependency on the TFM programme. <br/>The services are critical to NHSBT's core operations, including blood, tissue and transplant services, which are subject to stringent regulatory requirements including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and MHRA <br/>The current supplier has an embedded, trained workforce and established service delivery model across multiple highly regulated sites, including compliance with GMP standards, mandatory training requirements, and operational procedures specific to NHSBT environments. <br/>A change of provider at this stage would present: <br/>Significant operational risk to continuity of services supporting patient care <br/>Risks to regulatory compliance and audit assurance <br/>Material disruption arising from workforce transfer and revalidation requirements (TUPE applies)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a698
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049807-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

90911200 - Building-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20206 years 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 BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QFSL (HULL

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