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title: "Provision of Human Healthcare Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal Services"
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# Provision of Human Healthcare Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal Services

Buyer: SIMPLY SERVE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85e00e0f-9025-4db3-9ca0-e50ab4505c93

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## Summary

Simply Serve Ltd, a subsidiary of Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is currently engaged in a competitive procurement process for the Provision of Human Healthcare Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal Services. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on medical waste management, with a total contract value of £11,330,000. The tendering process is conducted through an open procedure, and it is expected to run until the deadline of 23 October 2020. The contract is slated to commence on 1 April 2021 and will last until 31 March 2024, covering various regions across England.

Opportunities for business growth within this tender specifically cater to companies that specialise in waste management, particularly those with experience in healthcare waste disposal. Firms capable of handling hazardous and non-hazardous medical waste streams and offering innovative solutions for cost-effective waste management will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract not only promises to enhance service delivery for healthcare institutions but also mitigates risks associated with improper waste disposal—an essential consideration for potential suppliers aiming to align with regulatory compliance in the medical sector.

## Notice

Simply Serve Limited (SSL) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. SSL is acting in its own right and for and on behalf of Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (the "Authorities"). The Authorities are issuing this invitation to tender ("ITT") in connection with the competitive procurement for the provision of Human Healthcare Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal Services. The categories of waste involved within this tender include but is not limited to: * 18 01 Wastes from natal care, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease in humans. * 18 01 01 Sharps (except 18 01 03) * 18 01 02/03 Body parts and organs including blood bags and blood preserves (except 18 01 03). * 18 01 03* or Wastes whose collection and disposal is subject to special 20 01 99 requirements in order to prevent infection. * 180103/09 or Infectious sharps, partially discharged of medicinal products 20 01 99 short PCS. * 18 01 04 Wastes whose collection and disposal is not subject to special requirements in order to prevent infection (for example, dressings, linen, disposable clothing, diapers). * 18 01 04* Plaster casts containing gypsium * 18 01 06* Chemicals consisting of or containing dangerous substances * 18 01 08 Cytotoxic and cytostatic medicines. * 18 01 09 or Medicines other than those mentioned in 18 01 08 20 01 32 * 18 01 10* Amalgam waste from dental care * Indicates hazardous waste The Authorities wish to develop a relationship with the appointed waste collection and disposal contractor to deliver an improved human healthcare waste collection and disposal service at a reduced cost to the Authorities. The contractor will be expected to work with the Authorities to: * constantly monitor and provide advisory support. * actively ensure that risk to the Authorities for disposing of human healthcare waste into the wrong waste stream are minimised. * ensure costs and risk are constantly monitored and kept to the lowest levels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5c65235-9da9-4c9d-bc3d-8af347b14838 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,330,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,296,207 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SIMPLY SERVE LTD |
| Locality | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA22 8HR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Brympton |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MEDISORT; TRADEBE HEALTHCARE NATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment
- 90524000 - Medical waste services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2021 at 16:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5c65235-9da9-4c9d-bc3d-8af347b14838
- 22 Mar 2021 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df37b715-80a7-492c-9c05-6be5e570a603
- 8 Sep 2020 at 08:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf13dfe-7ce9-4acf-ae48-894022e186b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5c65235-9da9-4c9d-bc3d-8af347b14838
  22nd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df37b715-80a7-492c-9c05-6be5e570a603
  22nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf13dfe-7ce9-4acf-ae48-894022e186b6
  8th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.yeovilhospital.co.uk/

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