Cleaning and Ancillary Services for the North Region

Description

Provision of cleaning, portering and ancillary services across NHSBT North regional sites, including clinical, donor centres, laboratories, blood processing facilities and associated premises.<br/>The service supports critical NHSBT operations including blood,tissue and transplant services and must comply with stringent requirements including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and MHRA standards. Lot 1: NHS Blood and Transplant is progressing a strategic transformation of Estates and Facilities services through the procurement and mobilisation of a Total Facilities Management (TFM) contract.<br/>Alternative routes to market including frameworks were explored and deemed unsuitable due to lack of compliant direct award routes or higher pricing.<br/>A 360-degree commercial review has been undertaken with incumbent supplier, identifying efficiency savings and confirming value for money.<br/>The modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract and is time-limited to 30 September 2028 to support transition to the TFM model.