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title: "Provision of Human Healthcare Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029e11"
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buyer: "SIMPLY SERVE LTD"
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# Provision of Human Healthcare Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal Services

Buyer: SIMPLY SERVE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029e11

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Simply Serve Limited, which operates under Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, involves the provision of Human Healthcare Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal Services. This tender, classified under 'Clinical-waste collection services', was formally opened as an open procedure, with key activity detailing various waste types such as sharps and chemicals. The contracts resulting from this tender were awarded on 15th March 2021, with the operational locations being Yeovil District Hospital and Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare waste management and environmental services, particularly those capable of ensuring compliance with strict safety and disposal regulations. Companies that can provide innovative, cost-effective solutions while maintaining high-quality service standards will be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for ongoing advisory support and effective risk management further emphasises the need for contractors experienced in waste handling within healthcare settings.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1, Acute Hospitals - Bin exchange: Simply Serve Ltd - Yeovil District Hospital. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Musgrove Park Hospital

The provision of Human Healthcare Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal Services. Lot 1, Acute Hospitals - Bin exchange

Acute Hospitals - Offensive waste

The provision of Human Healthcare Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal Services. Lot 1a Acute Hospitals - Offensive waste * EWC 18.01.04 Non-infectious healthcare offensive waste

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Community sites - Bin Exchange

The provision of Human Healthcare Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal Services. Lot 2a, Community Sites - Bin Exchange

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Community sites - Bulk Collection

The provision of Human Healthcare Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal Services. Lot 2a Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Bulk Collection

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Offensive waste

The provision of Human Healthcare Waste Collection, Transportation and Disposal Services. Lot 2b Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Offensive waste * EWC 18.01.04 Non-infectious healthcare offensive waste

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005792-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £247,047 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SIMPLY SERVE LTD |
| Additional buyers | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA21 4AT |
| 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 | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90524100 - Clinical-waste collection services
- 90524200 - Clinical-waste disposal services
- 90524400 - Collection, transport and disposal of hospital waste

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2021 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005792-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.SimplyServeLtd.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:428654-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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