Published date: 25 January 2024

This notice was replaced on 7 March 2025

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 7 March 2025)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Laundry-management services - 98311100

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£150,000,000

Procurement reference

SBS10503

Published date

25 January 2024

Closing date

8 March 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

2 September 2024

Contract end date

1 September 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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 Agreement.

Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:

https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support

NHS Shared Business Services intends to 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

We are committed to working with Suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements within the Invitation to Tender.

ITT Documents can be found in the below link:

https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/18616553

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

NHS SBS LINEN & LAUNDRY FRAMEWORK (10503)

  • Early engagement
  • Published 20 March 2023

Additional text

The value provided is only an estimate. NHS SBS cannot guarantee to successful Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the Framework Agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice.

About the buyer

Contact name

Brendan Griffin-Ryan

Address

NHS Shared Business Services Limited
Three Cherry Trees Lane
Hertfordshire
HP2 7AH
United Kingdom

Email

nsbs.categorymanagementsourcing@nhs.net

Website

https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/