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II.1.1) Title
NHS SBS LINEN AND LAUNDRY SERVICES FRAMEWORK
Reference number: SBS10503
II.1.2) Main CPV code
98311100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
150 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Linen Wash and Return
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
19231000
39518000
79993100
98310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot involves the provision of a compliant linen wash and return service to the NHS and other Approved Organisations. Suppliers are required to provide a sustainable and flexible service solution.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 12 Bidders for Lot 1 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 15%
Cost criterion: Commercial (Price)
/ Weighting: 30%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Linen Hire
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
19231000
39518000
79993100
98310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot involves the provision of a compliant linen hire service to the NHS and other Approved Organisations. Suppliers are required to provide a sustainable and flexible service solution.
This Lot involves the provision of a compliant linen wash and return service to the NHS and other Approved Organisations. Suppliers are required to provide a sustainable and flexible service solution.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 12 Bidders for Lot 2 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 15%
Cost criterion: Commercial (Price)
/ Weighting: 30%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Linen Purchase
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
19231000
39518000
79993100
98310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot involves the provision of a compliant linen purchase service to the NHS and other Approved Organisations. Suppliers are required to provide a flexible and sustainable service solution.
This Lot involves the provision of a compliant linen wash and return service to the NHS and other Approved Organisations. Suppliers are required to provide a sustainable and flexible service solution.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 12 Bidders for Lot 3 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 15%
Cost criterion: Commercial (Price)
/ Weighting: 30%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Managed Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
19231000
39518000
79993100
98310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot involves the provision of a compliant fully managed service to the NHS and other Approved Organisations. Suppliers are required to provide a flexible and sustainable service solution.
This Lot involves the provision of a compliant linen wash and return service to the NHS and other Approved Organisations. Suppliers are required to provide a sustainable and flexible service solution.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 12 Bidders for Lot 4 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 15%
Cost criterion: Commercial (Price)
/ Weighting: 30%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Cleanroom Laundry
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
19231000
39518000
79993100
98310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot involves the provision of cleanroom laundry including the processing (wash and finish) and transportation (collection and return) of cleanroom garments, theatre packs, and drapes.
This Lot involves the provision of a compliant linen wash and return service to the NHS and other Approved Organisations. Suppliers are required to provide a sustainable and flexible service solution.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification schedule of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations which are applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 12 Bidders for Lot 5 in each of the following regions: 1. Rest of the UK, and 2. London and the South East.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the Lot.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 55%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 15%
Cost criterion: Commercial (Price)
/ Weighting: 30%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
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.