Supply of Linen

{
  "id": "066902-2026",
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  ],
  "date": "2026-07-15T15:49:28+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc29",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PCDZ-9193-RJPH",
    "name": "2Gether Support Solutions Limited"
  },
  "tender": {
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          "endDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2027-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
          "maxExtentDate": "2032-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        }
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    ],
    "items": [
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        "additionalClassifications": [
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            "id": "39518000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Hospital linen"
          },
          {
            "id": "18936000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Textile bags"
          },
          {
            "id": "33199000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Medical clothing"
          },
          {
            "id": "18935000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Laundry bags"
          },
          {
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            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Goods-packing sacks"
          },
          {
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            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Cleaning cloths"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "Supply of  Linen",
    "value": {
      "amount": 1918605,
      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 395232630
    },
    "status": "planning",
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
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    "description": "Engagement Notice: \nSupply of Linen Services\n1.  2gether Support Solutions on behalf of East Kent Foundation Hospital Trust is issuing this Pre-Engagement Notice to initiate market consultation. \nThe Trust seeks information from experienced suppliers regarding the capacity, capability, and market availability for the supply of healthcare linen items. \nThis engagement will inform the procurement strategy for the Trust's laundry services.\n2. Scope of Supply\nThe required linen products include, but are not limited to, the following standard and specialized healthcare items:\nThermal Throws: Must be fully flame retardant to UK healthcare standards.\nLaundry Bags: Heavy-duty, color-coded, and compatible with industrial washing processes. Patient Nightwear: Nightdresses, nightshirts, and pajama tops and bottoms. Specialized Garments: X-ray gowns featuring open-back designs.\nStandard Linen: General ward linen, sheets, and pillowcases as required.\n3. Key Objectives Assess market capacity to meet high-volume NHS demands. Gather feedback on current material lead times and supply chain stability.\nUnderstand supplier capabilities regarding sustainability and carbon reduction goals.\nEvaluate options for stock management, electronic tracking, and quality control.\n4. Instructions to Market This notice is not a formal invitation to tender. Interested suppliers are invited to submit an initial expression of interest and a brief company capability statement.\nLength of Contract 3 years with 2 x 12 months extension total 5 years.",
    "communication": {
      "futureNoticeDate": "2026-09-01T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
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      "id": "GB-PPON-PCDZ-9193-RJPH",
      "name": "2Gether Support Solutions Limited",
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      "address": {
        "region": "UKJ45",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Kent",
        "postalCode": "TN24 0LZ",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Ashford"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "https://www.2gethersupportsolutions.org/",
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            "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - central government"
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      "identifier": {
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      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Tracey Constant",
        "email": "2gether.fandcprocurement@nhs.net"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "planning": {
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        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066902-2026",
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        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2026-07-15T15:49:28+01:00"
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        "dueDate": "2026-08-31T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "2gether Support Solutions on behalf of East Kent Foundation Hospital Trust is issuing this Pre-Engagement Notice to initiate market consultation. \nThe Trust seeks information from experienced suppliers regarding the capacity, capability, and market availability for the supply of healthcare linen items. \nThis engagement will inform the procurement strategy for the Trust's laundry services."
      }
    ]
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}