C440968 Supply of Linen ONLY

Tender description

We wish to appoint a single source supplier to supply Linen to East Kent Laundry Services Lot 1: The Service Provider will provide linen/uniforms as required and agreed with the Contracting Authority.  <br/><br/>Service Provider will ensure that they are maintained to the level specified within Department of Health Technical Memorandum HTM 01-04.  <br/><br/>The required linen products include, but are not limited to, the following standard and specialised healthcare items detailed in specification. Additional information: The required linen products include, but<br/>are not limited to, the following<br/>standard and specialized healthcare<br/>items:<br/>Thermal Throws: Must be fully flame<br/>retardant to UK healthcare standards.<br/>Laundry Bags: Heavy-duty, color coded, and compatible with industrialNightdresses, nightshirts, and pajama<br/>tops and bottoms. Specialized<br/>Garments: X-ray gowns featuring openback designs.<br/>Standard Linen: General ward linen,<br/>sheets, and pillowcases as required.<br/>3. Key Objectives Assess market<br/>capacity to meet high-volume NHS<br/>demands. Gather feedback on current<br/>material lead times and supply chain<br/>stability.<br/>Understand supplier capabilities<br/>regarding sustainability and carbon<br/>reduction goals.<br/>Evaluate options for stock<br/>management, electronic tracking, and<br/>quality control.