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title: "Supply of Linen"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc29"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Supply of Linen

Buyer: 2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc29

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## Summary

2Gether Support Solutions Limited, acting on behalf of East Kent Foundation Hospital Trust, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Supply of Linen". This process falls under the goods category in the healthcare sector, specifically focusing on hospital linen and related items. The procurement involves a preliminary market consultation aimed at identifying capable suppliers for healthcare linen items such as thermal throws, laundry bags, patient nightwear, and specialised garments. The procurement process is centred in Kent, United Kingdom, with a key milestone date scheduled for 31st August 2026. The planned contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2027 and could extend to 31st March 2032, with initial communications expected to close by 1st September 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare textiles and laundry services. Companies with robust supply chains, experience in high-volume NHS demand fulfilment, and effective stock management and quality control measures are well-suited to engage. Opportunities exist to innovate by meeting the NHS's sustainability and carbon reduction targets. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses to expand their operations by submitting expressions of interest and demonstrating their capabilities in handling the extensive linen needs of healthcare facilities.

## Notice

Engagement Notice: Supply of Linen Services 1. 2gether Support Solutions on behalf of East Kent Foundation Hospital Trust is issuing this Pre-Engagement Notice to initiate market consultation. The Trust seeks information from experienced suppliers regarding the capacity, capability, and market availability for the supply of healthcare linen items. This engagement will inform the procurement strategy for the Trust's laundry services. 2. Scope of Supply The required linen products include, but are not limited to, the following standard and specialized healthcare items: Thermal Throws: Must be fully flame retardant to UK healthcare standards. Laundry Bags: Heavy-duty, color-coded, and compatible with industrial washing processes. Patient Nightwear: Nightdresses, nightshirts, and pajama tops and bottoms. Specialized Garments: X-ray gowns featuring open-back designs. Standard Linen: General ward linen, sheets, and pillowcases as required. 3. Key Objectives Assess market capacity to meet high-volume NHS demands. Gather feedback on current material lead times and supply chain stability. Understand supplier capabilities regarding sustainability and carbon reduction goals. Evaluate options for stock management, electronic tracking, and quality control. 4. Instructions to Market This notice is not a formal invitation to tender. Interested suppliers are invited to submit an initial expression of interest and a brief company capability statement. Length of Contract 3 years with 2 x 12 months extension total 5 years.

### Planning Information

2gether Support Solutions on behalf of East Kent Foundation Hospital Trust is issuing this Pre-Engagement Notice to initiate market consultation. 
The Trust seeks information from experienced suppliers regarding the capacity, capability, and market availability for the supply of healthcare linen items. 
This engagement will inform the procurement strategy for the Trust's laundry services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066902-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,918,605 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | KENT |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN24 0LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Willesborough |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 18935000 - Laundry bags
- 18936000 - Textile bags
- 18937000 - Goods-packing sacks
- 33199000 - Medical clothing
- 39518000 - Hospital linen
- 39525800 - Cleaning cloths

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 14:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066902-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066902-2026
  15th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.2gethersupportsolutions.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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