Provision of Linen and Laundry Services

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The contract invites suppliers to deliver a full spectrum of linen and laundry services for NHS Trusts located in Lancashire and South Cumbria. The scope includes the supply, laundering, decontamination, stock management, logistics, delivery, collection, and distribution of healthcare linen in accordance with HTM 01‑04 and all relevant infection prevention and control requirements. The procurement is organised into distinct lots, allowing Trust‑Managed, Fully Managed and Supply‑Only solutions to be applied flexibly at the Trust or site level across a range of acute, community and specialist healthcare settings, including maternity, emergency, theatre and other critical environments.

Suppliers must provide safe, reliable and resilient services that maintain agreed stock levels, support business continuity, and supply performance reporting and governance arrangements in line with sustainable, social value and net‑zero objectives. The service contract will be delivered with continuity of supply for all critical healthcare environments and will be renewed annually in 12‑month terms. All activities must comply with HTM 01‑04 and applicable infection prevention control standards.

Description

Provision of Linen and Laundry Services for NHS Trusts within Lancashire and South Cumbria.
The Contracting Authorities are seeking a supplier or suppliers to provide comprehensive linen and laundry services across acute, community and specialist healthcare sites. The services will include the supply, laundering, decontamination, stock management, logistics, delivery, collection and distribution of healthcare linen in accordance with HTM 01-04 and all relevant infection prevention and control requirements.
The procurement is structured into multiple Lots and will accommodate a range of service delivery models, including Trust-Managed, Fully Managed and Supply Only solutions. The contract will support multiple NHS Trusts and sites across Lancashire and South Cumria, with flexibility to implement different service models at Trust or site level.
The appointed supplier(s) will be required to deliver safe, reliable and resilient services, maintain agreed stock levels, support business continuity requirements, provide performance reporting and governance arrangements, and contribute to sustainability, social value and net zero objectives. Services must ensure continuity of supply for critical healthcare environments including acute hospital, maternity, emergency, theatre and community settings.

Communication: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Enquiry deadline: 2026-10-27T12:00:00Z
Submission address and any special instructions: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically: allowed
Award decision date (estimated): 2027-01-20T23:59:59Z
Recurring procurement:
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2030-09-28T23:59:59+01:00

Lot: 1
Description: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Lot value (estimated)
6.867.283,64 GBP excluding VAT
8.240.740,37 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 12 months

Lot: 2a
Description: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - Managed Service
Lot value (estimated)
3.585.662,72 GBP excluding VAT
4.302.795,26 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 12 months

Lot: 2b
Description: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - Trust Managed Service
Lot value (estimated)
1.914.080,64 GBP excluding VAT
2.296.896,77 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 12 months

Lot: 3
Description: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lot value (estimated)
3.095.244,52 GBP excluding VAT
3.714.293,42 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 12 month

Lot: 4
Description: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lot value (estimated)
6.000.000,00 GBP excluding VAT
7.200.000,00 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 12 month

Lot: 5
Description: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Lot value (estimated)
1.211.816,00 GBP excluding VAT
1.454.179,20 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 12 month

Award criteria:
NameTypeWeighting
Qualityquality50%
Commercialcost40%
Phase One Qualityquality30%
Phase Two Qualityquality20%
Social Valuequality10%

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: En

Details

Status:
Open
Procedure type:
Other / Multiple Stage Procedures
Sectors:
19231000 - Linen
98311100 - Laundry management services
39518000 - Hospital linen
+2 more
Place of origin:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Deadline:
Nov 18, 2026, 12:00 PM
Contract duration:
Start date: 01 April 2027, End date: 31 March 2030
Contract type:
Goods
Publication date:
Oct 9, 2026
Created date:
Oct 11, 2026
Update date:
Oct 21, 2026

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