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Contract Award Notice

Framework Agreement for Linen and Laundry

  • First published: 13 July 2020
  • Last modified: 13 July 2020
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
Published by:
HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting as agent for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshi
Authority ID:
AA79610
Publication date:
13 July 2020
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Tenderers for this lot are required to be able to do the following:

The main aim of lot 1 is to ensure that the participating authority receives an efficient, effective and timely processing, transportation and laundry and linen hire service. This may include, but not limited to:

• a linen hire service;

• processing (wash and finish) service for hired linen and/ or participating authority's owned linen;

• all items must be finished to the standards in Appendix 1 of the specification;

• linen and laundry transportation (collection and delivery) service to and from participating authority site locations/ designated pick up and drop off points;

• maintaining and requesting adequate stock levels will be the responsibility of the participating authority;

• it is the supplier's responsibility to ensure that the quantities and volumes requested are delivered;

• hired items must be fit for purpose;

• express service (a quicker than standard collection, wash, finish and return) for participating authority's owned linen where requested;

• supply adequate emergency supplies when requested.

Terms and conditions/activity based income (ABI)

The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation,as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.

Submission of expressions of interest and procurement information

This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk

Log into the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link.

These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ITT to access the content.

Click the express interest button at the top of the page.

This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page.

You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box.

Follow the on screen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT.

Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page.

If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk. Sid4Gov

HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting as agent for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (“UHCW”)

19 George Road

Edgbaston, Birmingham

B15 1NU

UK

Telephone: +44 08458875000

E-mail: Linenandlaundryenquiries@htepg.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Health

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Framework Agreement for Linen and Laundry

Reference number: SF052575

II.1.2) Main CPV code

39518000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

HealthTrust Europe has established a framework agreement for the provision of Linen and Laundry which has three lots.

This will include:

• Lot 1: Laundry and linen Service including Collection, Wash, Finish, Return and Linen Hire

• Lot 2: Specialist Linen Service including CE marked reusable barrier Theatre textiles

• Lot 3: Total Linen Management Service.

HTE will enter into the framework agreement for a maximum period of 4 years with the successful tenderer (successful tenderer), being an initial 2 years period and the option to extend by 2 periods of 12 months each, after the initial period.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 270 000 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: Lot 1 - Laundry and linen Service including Collection, Wash, Finish, Return and Linen Hire

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

19230000

19231000

39512000

39513000

39514000

39515000

39518000

42716000

42717000

50830000

85112100

98310000

98311000

98311100

98311200

98312000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tenderers for this lot are required to be able to do the following:

The main aim of lot 1 is to ensure that the participating authority receives an efficient, effective and timely processing, transportation and laundry and linen hire service. This may include, but not limited to:

• a linen hire service;

• processing (wash and finish) service for hired linen and/ or participating authority's owned linen;

• all items must be finished to the standards in Appendix 1 of the specification;

• linen and laundry transportation (collection and delivery) service to and from participating authority site locations/ designated pick up and drop off points;

• maintaining and requesting adequate stock levels will be the responsibility of the participating authority;

• it is the supplier's responsibility to ensure that the quantities and volumes requested are delivered;

• hired items must be fit for purpose;

• express service (a quicker than standard collection, wash, finish and return) for participating authority's owned linen where requested;

• supply adequate emergency supplies when requested.

Terms and conditions/activity based income (ABI)

The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation,as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.

Submission of expressions of interest and procurement information

This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk

Log into the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link.

These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ITT to access the content.

Click the express interest button at the top of the page.

This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page.

You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box.

Follow the on screen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT.

Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page.

If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk. Sid4Gov

HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

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: Lot 2 - Specialist Linen Service including CE marked reusable barrier Theatre textiles

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

19231000

39512000

39518000

39518100

42716000

50830000

85112100

98310000

98311000

98311100

98311200

98312000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tenderers for this lot are required to be able to do the following:

The participating authority receive an efficient, effective timely and complete management service. This may include, but not limited to:

• a CE marked reusable barrier theatre textiles hire servic;

• processing (wash and finish) service for hired linen and/ or participating authority's owned CE marked barrier theatre textiles;

• all items must be finished to the standards in appendix 1 of the specification;

• linen and laundry transportation (collection and delivery) service for CE marked reusable barrier theatre textiles to and from participating authority site locations/ designated pick up and drop off points;

• maintaining and requesting adequate stock levels will be the responsibility of the participating authority;

• it is the supplier's responsibility to ensure that the quantities and volumes requested are delivered;

• hired Items must be fit for purpose;

• theatre top up service;

• supply adequate emergency supplies when requested.

Provision of CE marked, reusable barrier theatre textiles that may include, but not limited to:

• garments

Scrubs

Surgeons gowns

Dresses

• linen

• drapes

• clean air suits

• sterile services laundry items

• tray wraps

• hoods

• clogs

• sterile packs.

Terms and conditions/activity based income (ABI) The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation,as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.

Submission of expressions of interest and procurement information

This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk

Log into the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link.

These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ITT to access the content.

Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page.

This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page.

You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box.

Follow the on screen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT.

Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page.

If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk. Sid4Gov

HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

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: Lot 3 - Total Linen Management

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

19231000

39512000

39514000

39515000

39518000

50830000

85112000

98310000

98311000

98311100

98311200

98312000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3 — Total Linen Management

Lot 3 is only accessible for suppliers who are awarded to lot 1 and/or 2. For the avoidance of doubt suppliers who cannot meet the requirements of lot 1 or 2 will not be awarded lot 3. Lot 3 is a supplementary managed service of lot 1 and/or lot 2.

The supplier will provide a total linen management service that provides the participating authority with a day to day onsite management service for either individual a lot or a combination of lots within this framework agreement. The service will support both the objectives of delivering savings and enhancing the safety and quality of services for participating authorities. The provision of clean textile items is a fundamental requirement of care and suppliers will be expected to ensure they are compliant with the required regulation in the handling, laundering, storage.

This lot covers the provision of a total linen management solution, to include a one-stop-shop solution for the collection, transportation and disposal of a participating authority's linen. To include audit services, linen and laundry management services and contract management services.

The main aim of this framework is to ensure that the participating authority's receive an efficient, effective timely and complete Linen management and consultation service.

Additional aims and objectives:

— improve the overall services on each participating authority site

— protect public health

— reduce the environmental impact and volumes of waste

— contribute towards creating social benefits for the participating authority

— offer added Contract value for each participating authority via a long-term working relationship with the successful Supplier, with specific reference to the training and environmental support aspects of the requirement

— provide the most cost-effective solution for the participating authority; by reducing baseline Linen management costs.

Terms and conditions/activity based income (ABI) The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, The management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation,as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.

Submission of expressions of interest and procurement information

This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk

Log into the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link.

These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ITT to access the content.

Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page.

This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page.

You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box.

Follow the on screen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT.

Submit your reply using the submit response button at the top of the page.

If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk. Sid4Gov

HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

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

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2020/S 013-026308

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 1

Title: Lot 1 — Laundry and linen Service including Collection, Wash, Finish, Return and Linen Hire

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30/06/2020

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Central Laundry Ltd

Nicolson Way, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2AW

Burton-on-Trent

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Elis UK Ltd

Elis UK Ltd Intec 3 Intec Business Park Wade Road Basingstoke RG24 8NE

Basingstoke

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Salisbury Trading Ltd

The laundry, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road,

Salisbury

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Synergy Health Managed Services Ltd

Ascot Drive Derby DE24 8HE

Derby

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 120 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 2

Title: Lot 2 — Specialist Linen Service including CE Marked Reusable Barrier Theatre Textiles

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30/06/2020

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Elis UK Ltd

Intec 3 Intec Business Park Wade Road Basingstoke RG24 8NE

Basingstoke

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Synergy Health Managed Services Ltd

Ascot Drive Derby DE24 8HE

Derby

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 50 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: Lot 3

Title: Lot 3 — Total Linen Management

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30/06/2020

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Central Laundry Ltd

Nicolson Way, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2AW

Burton-on-Trent

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Elis UK Ltd

Elis UK Ltd Intec 3 Intec Business Park Wade Road Basingstoke RG24 8NE

Basingstoke

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Salisbury Trading Ltd

The laundry, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road

Salisbury

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Synergy Health Managed Services Ltd

Ascot Drive Derby DE24 8HE

Derby

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 100 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Legal Department, HealthTrust Europe LLP

19 George Road

Birmingham

B15 1NU

UK

Telephone: +44 8458875000

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

HTE incorporated a standstill period at the point information on the award of the framework agreement was communicated to tenderers. That notification provided full information on the award decision. The standstill period, was for a minimum of 10 calendar days, providing time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the agreement was entered into.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

09/07/2020

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
39512000 Bed linen Textile household articles
39515000 Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds Textile household articles
39518000 Hospital linen Textile household articles
85112000 Hospital support services Hospital and related services
85112100 Hospital-bedding services Hospital support services
42716000 Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines Machinery for textiles
98311000 Laundry-collection services Washing and dry-cleaning services
98311100 Laundry-management services Laundry-collection services
98311200 Laundry-operation services Laundry-collection services
19231000 Linen Linen fabrics
19230000 Linen fabrics Textile fabrics and related items
42717000 Linen ironing and folding equipment Machinery for textiles
39518100 Operating-theatre drapes Hospital linen
50830000 Repair services of garments and textiles Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
39513000 Table linen Textile household articles
98312000 Textile-cleaning services Washing and dry-cleaning services
39514000 Toilet and kitchen linen Textile household articles
98310000 Washing and dry-cleaning services Miscellaneous services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
Linenandlaundryenquiries@htepg.com
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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