Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
2Gether Support Solutions Limited
William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Ashford
Kent
TN24 0LZ
UK
Contact person: Category Manager - Facilities & Commercial
E-mail: 2gether.fandcprocurement@nhs.net
NUTS: UKJ44
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.2gethersupportsolutions.org/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.2gethersupportsolutions.org/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
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
C440968 Supply of Linen ONLY
Reference number: C440968
II.1.2) Main CPV code
39518000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
We wish to appoint a single source supplier to supply Linen to East Kent Laundry Services
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 188 004.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39518000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ44
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Service Provider will provide linen/uniforms as required and agreed with the Contracting Authority. <br/><br/>Service Provider will ensure that they are maintained to the level specified within Department of Health Technical Memorandum HTM 01-04. <br/><br/>The required linen products include, but are not limited to, the following standard and specialised healthcare items detailed in specification
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 188 004.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/01/2027
End:
31/12/2030
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
II.2.14) Additional information
The required linen products include, but<br/>are not limited to, the following<br/>standard and specialized healthcare<br/>items:<br/>Thermal Throws: Must be fully flame<br/>retardant to UK healthcare standards.<br/>Laundry Bags: Heavy-duty, color coded, and compatible with industrialNightdresses, nightshirts, and pajama<br/>tops and bottoms. Specialized<br/>Garments: X-ray gowns featuring openback designs.<br/>Standard Linen: General ward linen,<br/>sheets, and pillowcases as required.<br/>3. Key Objectives Assess market<br/>capacity to meet high-volume NHS<br/>demands. Gather feedback on current<br/>material lead times and supply chain<br/>stability.<br/>Understand supplier capabilities<br/>regarding sustainability and carbon<br/>reduction goals.<br/>Evaluate options for stock<br/>management, electronic tracking, and<br/>quality control.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open 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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
11/11/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
16/10/2026
Local time: 14:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Trust Headquarters, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/10/2026