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Supply of Linen

2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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Planning

15 Jul 2026 at 14:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

2Gether Support Solutions Limited, acting on behalf of East Kent Foundation Hospital Trust, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Supply of Linen". This process falls under the goods category in the healthcare sector, specifically focusing on hospital linen and related items. The procurement involves a preliminary market consultation aimed at identifying capable suppliers for healthcare linen items such as thermal throws, laundry bags, patient nightwear, and specialised garments. The procurement process is centred in Kent, United Kingdom, with a key milestone date scheduled for 31st August 2026. The planned contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2027 and could extend to 31st March 2032, with initial communications expected to close by 1st September 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare textiles and laundry services. Companies with robust supply chains, experience in high-volume NHS demand fulfilment, and effective stock management and quality control measures are well-suited to engage. Opportunities exist to innovate by meeting the NHS's sustainability and carbon reduction targets. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses to expand their operations by submitting expressions of interest and demonstrating their capabilities in handling the extensive linen needs of healthcare facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Linen

Notice Description

Engagement Notice: Supply of Linen Services 1. 2gether Support Solutions on behalf of East Kent Foundation Hospital Trust is issuing this Pre-Engagement Notice to initiate market consultation. The Trust seeks information from experienced suppliers regarding the capacity, capability, and market availability for the supply of healthcare linen items. This engagement will inform the procurement strategy for the Trust's laundry services. 2. Scope of Supply The required linen products include, but are not limited to, the following standard and specialized healthcare items: Thermal Throws: Must be fully flame retardant to UK healthcare standards. Laundry Bags: Heavy-duty, color-coded, and compatible with industrial washing processes. Patient Nightwear: Nightdresses, nightshirts, and pajama tops and bottoms. Specialized Garments: X-ray gowns featuring open-back designs. Standard Linen: General ward linen, sheets, and pillowcases as required. 3. Key Objectives Assess market capacity to meet high-volume NHS demands. Gather feedback on current material lead times and supply chain stability. Understand supplier capabilities regarding sustainability and carbon reduction goals. Evaluate options for stock management, electronic tracking, and quality control. 4. Instructions to Market This notice is not a formal invitation to tender. Interested suppliers are invited to submit an initial expression of interest and a brief company capability statement. Length of Contract 3 years with 2 x 12 months extension total 5 years.

Planning Information

2gether Support Solutions on behalf of East Kent Foundation Hospital Trust is issuing this Pre-Engagement Notice to initiate market consultation. The Trust seeks information from experienced suppliers regarding the capacity, capability, and market availability for the supply of healthcare linen items. This engagement will inform the procurement strategy for the Trust's laundry services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066902-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

18935000 - Laundry bags

18936000 - Textile bags

18937000 - Goods-packing sacks

33199000 - Medical clothing

39518000 - Hospital linen

39525800 - Cleaning cloths

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,918,605 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
TN24 0LZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Willesborough
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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