Future opportunity

National Ambulance Uniform and General Workwear

  • NHS Supply Chain – Hotel Services is operated by North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (‘NOE CPC’) (who are hosted by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) is acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-001693

Published 27 January 2021, 10:56pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Supply Chain – Hotel Services is operated by North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (‘NOE CPC’) (who are hosted by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) is acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd

Don Valley House, Saville Street East

Sheffield

S4 7UQ

Contact

Elisa Lamb - Category Procurement Specialist (National Ambulance Uniforms)

Email

elisa.lamb@supplychain.nhs.uk

Telephone

+44 7815923205

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - UNITED KINGDOM

National registration number

UKE32

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.supplychain.nhs.uk

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

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://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

National or federal Agency/Office

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

National Ambulance Uniform and General Workwear

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

National Ambulance Uniform and General Workwear items for Ambulance service personnel, comprising of:

Helmet, Trouser, Footwear, Shirt, Polo Shirt, Hi Viz jacket, High Viz Tabard, Soft Shell, Canvas and Leather Belt, Waterproof and Padded garment

As the main provider into the NHS, we estimate the contract value per annum to be between £4,000,000 to £6,000,000 (£24,000,000 and £32,000,000 GBP for the contract term). We are proposing a 6 year Framework duration with no option to extend. The use of E-auction is being considered in-conjunction with the evaluation process in the tender.

Appointed suppliers will be responsible for the storage and distribution of goods to Trusts. Suppliers will be required to provide a managed service and an automated ordering facility which will provide management information to the Trusts. Suppliers may be appointed to an individual lot or to both lots

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £32,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Core Uniform Garments

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
  • 18110000 - Occupational clothing
  • 18130000 - Special workwear
  • 18140000 - Workwear accessories
  • 18143000 - Protective gear
  • 18220000 - Weatherproof clothing
  • 18230000 - Miscellaneous outerwear
  • 18234000 - Trousers
  • 18235000 - Pullovers, cardigans and similar articles
  • 18330000 - T-shirts and shirts
  • 18332000 - Shirts
  • 18410000 - Special clothing
  • 18444110 - Helmets
  • 18832000 - Special footwear

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To supply a range of Core uniform garments as specified within the invitation to tender including but not limited to - Shirts, Trousers, Fleeces, Soft Shells, T-shirts, Polo Shirts, Hi-Viz Coats, Hi-Viz Tabards, belts, helmets and Boots, in order to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 3,000,000 GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

General Workwear Items

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

To supply a range of General Work Wear for Ambulance Trusts which include but are not limited to - Non Core Uniforms, Non Core Personal Protective Equipment to fulfil the generic requirements within the healthcare environment

two.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 1,500,000 GBP in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

22 March 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

The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to the procurement exercise that NHS Supply Chain: Hotel Services intends to commence during the subsequent months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.

We propose to hold a Supplier Webinar in February/March 2021 to outline the procurement exercise, before the tender is published in March 2021. Please note that the proposed months are subject to change.

Please register your interest in this PIN via the Jaggaer e-Tendering system https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/. We will send further details to interested parties via the Jaggaer Messaging System regarding the date, time and format of the suppler webinar in due course.

To assist with pre-tender supplier engagement and scoping of the procurement exercise, interested parties are advised to express interest via the Jaggaer system. We are working with the NHS National Ambulance Uniform User Group to devise final specifications. High Street Testing will be involved with the testing of samples as part of the procurement exercise.

Further information with regards to exact specifications will be provided in the tender publication.

Whilst it is anticipated that initial expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of £4,500,000 per annum for this contract award, this is approximate only and the values will be to such level as those purchasing under the Framework Agreement consider necessary to provide suitable requirements.

NHS Supply Chain Hotel Services intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.

NHS Supply Chain Hotel Services is currently considering the use of lots for this procurement. However, it reserves the right not to as part of any future tender process. Further information in respect of the lot strategy will be set out in the notice for the forthcoming procurement.

If you have any queries regarding the NHS Jaggaer Eprocurement Portal or completing your expression of interest on this system, please contact our Support Helpdesk managed by Jaeggaer on telephone: 0800 0698630 or by E-mail: help_uk@jaggaer.com