Hospital linen

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. 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 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 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