Linen and Laundry Services Tender Notice

HealthTrust Europe is establishing a framework agreement for the provision of Linen and Laundry Services, available for use by NHS bodies, independent healthcare providers and the wider public sector across the UK. The framework is designed to give Participating Authorities flexible routes to market, ranging from a fully outsourced managed service to the individual elements of linen and laundry provision. This includes laundering of customer-owned items, linen hire and asset management, specialist sterile and cleanroom textile services, the outright purchase of linen and textiles, and the lease or purchase of laundry equipment. The framework is split into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Total Linen & Laundry Managed Service Full end-to-end managed service; Supplier takes on the linen and laundry function, supplying, processing, managing, distributing, and reporting on all activity. Tenderers wishing to be considered under this Lot must demonstrate the capability to comprehensively manage the services specified for both Lot 2 and Lot 3, as well as any additional services included within Lots 4 and Lot 5. Lot 2 - Linen Laundering Services Off-site collection, washing, finishing, and return of customer-owned linen, garments, and textiles. The Participating Authority provides items; the supplier processes and returns them. Lot 3 – Linen Hire & Asset Management Supplier-owned linen provided on hire, with full processing, inventory management, lifecycle management, and linen loss management included. Also, as a supplementary service, the ability to manage workwear uniform programmes and automated scrub dispensing systems. Suppliers who can deliver these solutions are encouraged to highlight their capabilities and experience in these areas as part of their tender submission. Lot 4 - Sterile Theatre Textiles Provision of specialist laundry processing and linen services for CE-marked barrier theatre textiles, sterile gowns, sterile packs, and surgical drapes. Suppliers must hold