--- title: "NHSBT1266/S/SP - Provision of Cleaning and Ancillary Services in the North Region" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4cb10fb8-14b3-465c-b81f-258342ca8c34" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cb10fb8-14b3-465c-b81f-258342ca8c34" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cb10fb8-14b3-465c-b81f-258342ca8c34.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cb10fb8-14b3-465c-b81f-258342ca8c34.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT" published: "2019-06-21" --- # NHSBT1266/S/SP - Provision of Cleaning and Ancillary Services in the North Region Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cb10fb8-14b3-465c-b81f-258342ca8c34 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cb10fb8-14b3-465c-b81f-258342ca8c34) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cb10fb8-14b3-465c-b81f-258342ca8c34.json) ## Summary The NHS Blood & Transplant is currently engaged in an open tender process for the "Provision of Cleaning and Ancillary Services in the North Region" (NHSBT1266/S/SP). This service will encompass a range of cleaning tasks required for regional blood centre properties across various locations in the North of England, including offices, donor suites, and warehouses. The procurement period for submitting bids is set to conclude on 29th July 2019, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2020 and last until 31st March 2025. The project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on building-cleaning services with an emphasis on compliance and quality management, guided by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in facility management and cleaning services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions. Companies that can showcase their ability to adhere to stringent compliance requirements while maintaining high standards of service quality will be well-positioned to compete. The nature of the contract highlights the importance of flexibility, as businesses may need to adapt their service levels according to changing demands throughout the contract duration. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the Open Forum scheduled for 26th June 2019 at the NHSBT premises in Southampton for further insights. ## Notice Provision of cleaning and ancillary services which will include reactive and adhoc tasks (the Service Provider will also be expected to provide support in emergency situations when required e.g. to clear up flood water etc) to regional blood centre properties consisting of principal sites,other minor satellite sites and remote office locations within the region comprising of Offices, Donor Suites, Warehouses and Blood Collection Team Base building locations. A key element of the contract is ensuring that NHSBT remains compliant with statutory and legal requirements and with working to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). GMP is the term used to indicate enhanced working regimes operating around a Donor Centre / blood production / processing / storage area where particular levels of cleanliness and care are needed to avoid impact of any kind on the core activity of the organisation which in turn could affect patient lives. Cleaning and ancillary services within NHS Blood and Transplant's premises gives a suitable environment for the Products and Services which relate to both MHRA and GMP requirements, together with the more general requirements for both Operative and the public. Compliance with such stringent requirements includes a high degree of regulation, conformance with procedures, and provision of a full audit trail. Examples of such procedures will include prompt action in closing out Quality Incidents (QI's) i.e. where non-compliant activities have occurred, carrying out Corrective Actions within agreed timescales and, as necessary, contributing to a Root Cause Analysis. The performance of the Service Provider will be measured throughout the contract period via regular monthly reports through to Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). The Service Provider shall provide Operatives for Cleaning and Ancillary services to meet the specification provided, with the understanding that business levels may change, and adjustments may be required for both increases and decreases in service provision over the contract period. The Service Provider shall not be limited in their ability to be innovative and to deliver a quality service with demonstrated value for money benefits. As a public service, NHS Blood and Transplant is mindful of cost and is looking for a Service Provider who is able to provide an efficient and cost-effective service. Please note that NHS Blood and Transplant have scheduled an Open Forum for this opportunity on the 26th June 2019, which is to be held at our premises in Southampton. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b525d82d-866b-4be0-86cd-1a529af2303e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT | | Locality | FILTON, BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 7QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Filton | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90911200 - Building-cleaning services ## Release History - 21 Jun 2019 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b525d82d-866b-4be0-86cd-1a529af2303e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b525d82d-866b-4be0-86cd-1a529af2303e 21st June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9fc0f90b-7836-4bbc-ae2d-8577c4536094 NHSBT1266 Final Specification - https://nhsbt.bravosolutions.co.uk Bravo Solutions Tender Portal - http://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk Contracting Authority ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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