Healthcare Laundry & Linen Services Dynamic Purchasing System

Description

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Commercial Procurement Services (CPS) is extending the period of validity of its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Healthcare Laundry & Linen Services. The overall objective of the Services is to secure the provision of modern and efficient linen decontamination services which achieve the national policy for compliance with all of the current and future quality and legislative standards, at a competitive and cost effective price, enabling NHS Organisations to service their current and planned / unplanned growth requirements in a timely manner. The Services will include the comprehensive provision of laundry and linen services within facilities operating to all current relevant Medical Device Directives, Health Technical Memoranda, Health Building Notes and recognised standards used in healthcare settings and as may be amended updated, enhanced or superseded at any time during the period of validity of the Dynamic Purchasing System from time to time or to any equivalents to the above that are applicable to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. The Services and any additional standards will be defined in the Contract Specification for each Call Off Contract under this DPS Agreement, by each participating NHS Organisation in accordance with the Call for Competition Procedure, which is in Section 4 of the template DPS Agreement. Further details are provided in the invitation to participate in a DPS accompanying this Notice which can be viewed at www.nhssourcing.co.uk Additional information: Applications to join the DPS can only be made through the NHS Sourcing portal. From the NHS Sourcing home page, select "View current opportunities and notices" then look for the "Healthcare Laundry & Linen Services Dynamic Purchasing System" link. To apply, you need to be signed in; if you haven't already got an account, it's a straightforward process. Once you have signed in, you will be able to see the full application pack and instructions for applying. Do not contact the Buyer directly.