Procurement description
The Framework Agreement is for the supply of hand hygiene products used for the cleansing, disinfection and care of both patient’s and clinician’s hands throughout the NHS including but not limited to Acute (Theatres, Wards, Depts, etc), Community, Ambulance and Mental Health Trusts. Products include, but are not limited to:
Hand Wash / Soap
Alcohol and Non‑Alcohol Based Hand Disinfectants
Moisturisers
Repair, Rehydration and Protection Hand Creams and Emollients
Antiseptic Hand Wipes
Universal Dispenser
The universal offering will include the provision of a universal dispenser together with appropriately sized refill products that are compatible with the dispenser.
Products will be supplied in a range of formats, including dispenser refills, free‑standing units and personal‑use items. Supply routes include stocked and e‑direct.
The Framework Agreement will be established between NHS Supply Chain and one or more appointed suppliers. The Framework will be available for use by NHS trusts, other NHS bodies, and other eligible public sector and healthcare organisations in the United Kingdom.
The Framework is being established as an Open Framework in accordance with section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023. The Open Framework scheme will operate for a maximum period of eight (8) years.
The initial Framework is expected to be awarded for a period of three (3) years, with an estimated value of approximately £36,000,000 excluding VAT.
The Authority may re‑open the Open Framework and award one or more successive Frameworks on substantially the same terms during the Open Framework period, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the tender documentation.
The aggregate estimated total value of contracts awarded across the full eight‑year Open Framework period is approximately £150,100,000 excluding VAT.
The final Framework awarded under the Open Framework scheme will expire at the end of the eight‑year period. No guarantee of volume or value is given.