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title: "National Healthcare Uniforms"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029e2f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN – HOTEL SERVICES IS OPERATED BY NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE (‘NOE CPC’) (WHO ARE HOSTED BY LEEDS AND YORK PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST) IS ACTING ON BEHALF OF SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD"
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# National Healthcare Uniforms

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN – HOTEL SERVICES IS OPERATED BY NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE (‘NOE CPC’) (WHO ARE HOSTED BY LEEDS AND YORK PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST) IS ACTING ON BEHALF OF SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029e2f

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain – Hotel Services, operated by the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC), is planning a tender for the "National Healthcare Uniforms" to supply uniform garments across NHS England. This procurement, classified under CPV code 18000000 (Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories), has an estimated total value of £125,000,000. The contracting authority is based in Sheffield, UK, and the procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a bidders event scheduled for Summer 2021 and a future notice date set for 22nd July 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the clothing and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialising in uniform design and manufacturing. Ideal candidates will be companies that can supply core uniform garments including smart scrubs, tunics, and trousers. The tender is expected to be awarded to multiple suppliers through a competitive dialogue tender process, which encourages collaboration and innovation amongst bidders. Engaging with this opportunity could facilitate growth for businesses aiming to serve the extensive NHS workforce comprising approximately 604,000 nursing staff and Allied Health Professionals.

## Notice

National Healthcare Uniform - For the supply of a National Healthcare Uniform for Trusts across NHS England. There are approximately 604k nursing staff and Allied Health Professionals across NHS England. Existing uniforms are generally replaced on a rolling schedule based upon wear and tear. The number of garments issued to each Healthcare Professional varies across trusts but is typically 4 to 5 sets per professional. The current supply chain is complex with a proliferation of styles, colours, embroidery and rank identifiers. This opportunity is for an alignment of specification for Trusts across NHS England. This opportunity involves working with Tower 11 and other stakeholders in producing 1 design which is anticipated to cover either a smart scrub / scrub or tunic with a a pair of trousers. We anticipate awarding to more than 1 supplier utilising the competitive dialogue tender process. There will be a bidders event which will take place Summer 2021. Should you wish to be part of this exciting opportunity please contact Kevin Goldfinch on 07887 527563

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To supply a range of core uniform garments as specified within the Invitation to Tender including but not limited to - smart scrubs/tunics, trousers, shorts, dresses. In order to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure will be phased in over the first couple of years of the Framework Agreement, however the approximate value is PS125,000,000 GBP over the period of the Framework Agreement. However this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005822-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN – HOTEL SERVICES IS OPERATED BY NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE (‘NOE CPC’) (WHO ARE HOSTED BY LEEDS AND YORK PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST) IS ACTING ON BEHALF OF SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S4 7UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Burngreave |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005822-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplychain.nhs.uk
- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/

## Provenance

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