--- title: "NHS SBS LINEN AND LAUNDRY SERVICES FRAMEWORK" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-af6ee99d-9958-4ab8-aa01-1c1c30e40cbc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af6ee99d-9958-4ab8-aa01-1c1c30e40cbc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af6ee99d-9958-4ab8-aa01-1c1c30e40cbc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af6ee99d-9958-4ab8-aa01-1c1c30e40cbc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2025-03-07" --- # NHS SBS LINEN AND LAUNDRY SERVICES FRAMEWORK Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af6ee99d-9958-4ab8-aa01-1c1c30e40cbc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af6ee99d-9958-4ab8-aa01-1c1c30e40cbc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af6ee99d-9958-4ab8-aa01-1c1c30e40cbc.json) ## Summary NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) has established a Framework Agreement for the provision of Linen and Laundry Services for NHS and Social Care organisations, both public and private sectors, within the United Kingdom. The framework, titled "NHS SBS LINEN AND LAUNDRY SERVICES FRAMEWORK," falls under the industry category of laundry-management services (CPV 98311100) and involves a contract value of GBP 150 million. Various specialised lots are included such as Linen Wash and Return, Linen Hire, Linen Purchase, Managed Service, and Cleanroom Laundry. This open procedure, above threshold procurement stage, concluded its tender period on 8 March 2024, with the services set to commence on 21 October 2024 and run until 20 October 2028. Key milestones include the contract award date on 13 September 2024 and various engagement activities starting from March 2023. This framework presents notable opportunities for businesses, especially those focussed on sustainability and social value, to partner with a major public service provider. Suitable for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large organisations, this tender offers diverse service lots, making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers in the linen and laundry industry. Companies involved in laundry-management services will find this framework advantageous as it allows them to expand their customer base and secure long-term contracts. The inclusion of specialised lots gives businesses the flexibility to bid for segments that align with their core capabilities. This engagement also emphasises sustainability, giving an edge to suppliers with strong environmental and social value propositions. ## Notice NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ NHS Shared Business Services Limited has put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Linen and Laundry Services to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. It includes the following specialised Lots: Lot 1 - Linen Wash and Return Lot 2 - Linen Hire Lot 3 - Linen Purchase Lot 4 - Managed Service Lot 5 - Cleanroom Laundry ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb83ff6-4091-419f-ab75-347d189e3a18 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | 14 Apr 2023 | | Award date | 12 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £150,000,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Additional buyers | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP2 7AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Adeyfield East | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 9 | | Supplier names | BLACKPOOL LAUNDRY; ELIS; EXPRESS LINEN SERVICE; JAMES WALKER TEXTILES; NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST; SALISBURY TRADING LIMITED (T/A SALISBURY LINEN SERVICES; SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; SYNERGY HEALTH MANAGED SERVICES LTD (TRADING AS SYNERGYLMS; TWIN CLOTHING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98311100 - Laundry-management services ## Release History - 7 Mar 2025 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb83ff6-4091-419f-ab75-347d189e3a18 - 25 Jan 2024 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85ee578-1bd0-4522-b278-8d6799dc7fd8 - 20 Mar 2023 at 13:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a91a1ba-4ff7-4619-823a-ead56c73ebfd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bb83ff6-4091-419f-ab75-347d189e3a18 7th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85ee578-1bd0-4522-b278-8d6799dc7fd8 25th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a91a1ba-4ff7-4619-823a-ead56c73ebfd 20th March 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a988b80-70eb-4a1a-98b0-8a337d0e8a89 ## Notice URLs - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/ - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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