Future opportunity

NHS Scotland National Uniform

  • The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-001227

Published 21 January 2021, 11:40am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent

Edinburgh

EH12 9EB

Contact

Rebecca Cruickshanks

Email

rebecca.cruickshanks@nhs.scot

Telephone

+44 1312756840

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - SCOTLAND

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

NHS Scotland National Uniform

Reference number

NP721-21

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor to provide a national uniform set to NHS Scotland personnel including Scottish Ambulance Service and

students in health related training establishments throughout Scottish universities. The current national uniform set consists of core

garments: tunic, trousers and polo-shirts. Other garments include blouses, shirts, fleece and tailored trousers. The SAS core uniform

consists shirts, trousers, boots and helmets. The contractor must be able to receive and deliver garments to and from approximately 260

delivery locations plus many more delivery points throughout Scotland.

The successful contractor will be required to manufacture items to a set design and stringent quality specification which, whilst durable and fit for purpose, provides the NHS in Scotland with value for money. Current supply chain includes a supported business sub contract; the Authority intends for this to be continued.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £18,800,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

NP721-21 NHS Scotland National Uniform

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 18110000 - Occupational clothing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance

NHS Scotland and educational establishments throughout Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor to provide a national uniform set to NHS Scotland personnel and students in health related training establishments throughout Scottish universities. The current national uniform set consists of core garments: tunic, trousers and polo-shirts. Other garments include blouses, shirts, fleece and tailored trousers. The contractor must be able to receive and deliver garments to and from approximately 130 delivery locations plus many more delivery points throughout Scotland.

The successful contractor will be required to manufacture items to a set design and stringent quality specification which, whilst durable and fit for purpose, provides the NHS in Scotland with value for money.

They will be required to manage the supply chain including arrangement of transportation, storage and distribution, along with managing order fulfilment and customer returns. The successful contractor will also be expected to operate an end to end intelligent stock management and order fulfilment system to ensure that short customer delivery timescales can be adhered to.

Interested suppliers should note there is a supported business sub contract in the current framework and supply chain and the Authority intends to continue this in the new framework - further information will be provided during pre tender engagement meetings and in due course in the tender documentation itself.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

NHS Scotland - Scottish Ambulance Service

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 18110000 - Occupational clothing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - SCOTLAND
Main site or place of performance

Scottish Ambulance Service Sites throughout Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The NHS in Scotland requires a contractor to provide a national uniform set to NHS Scotland Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) personnel throughout various site throughout Scotland. The current SAS uniform set consists of core garments: shoes/boots, trousers, shirts, helmets,gloves, soft-shell jackets, sliders and epaulettes. The contractor must be able to receive and deliver garments to and from approximately 130 delivery locations plus many more delivery points throughout Scotland.

The successful contractor will be required to manufacture items to a set design and stringent quality specification which, whilst durable and fit for purpose, provides the NHS in Scotland with value for money.

They will be required to manage the supply chain including arrangement of transportation, storage and distribution, along with managing order fulfilment and customer returns. The successful contractor will also be expected to operate an end to end intelligent stock management and order fulfilment system to ensure that short customer delivery timescales can be adhered to.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

26 February 2021


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Please note that this notice is for prior information only. The Contract Notice for the Tender is expected to be issued approximately by end

Feb 2021, when interested parties must make separate application for this by registering on the Public Contracts Scotland — Tenders

website https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk).

Anticipated contract value of 18,800,000 is based on an anticipated duration of 6 years plus two 12 month extension periods with an annual

value of approximately 2.35m

Please note the tender process for this framework originally commenced early 2020 with a detailed and comprehensive supplier engagement process carried out.

A comprehensive pack of Q&A from this process was captured and will be provided to suppliers noting interest and requesting.

In light of this and the current covid restrictions supplier engagement is not currently planned and instead suppliers are asked to note interest by contacting rebecca.cruickshanks@nhs.scot where they will be issued with the Q&A pack from 2020.

Should any suppliers have further questions from this these can be sent by email to rebecca.cruickshanks@nhs.scot - we would ask that suppliers do this in a comprehensive way by collating and sending 1 email.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=640272.

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