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# Supply of  Linen

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-of-linen-ocds-h6vhtk-06cc29). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** 2Gether Support Solutions Limited: "Supply of  Linen". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £1,918,605. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [2Gether Support Solutions Limited](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/2gether-support-solutions-limited-GB-PPON-PCDZ-9193-RJPH)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £1,918,605 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Cleaning cloths, Goods-packing sacks, Hospital linen, Laundry bags, Medical clothing (+1 more)
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-of-linen-ocds-h6vhtk-06cc29#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06cc29`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-of-linen-ocds-h6vhtk-06cc29#tl-md)

## Description
Engagement Notice: 
Supply of Linen Services
1.  2gether Support Solutions on behalf of East Kent Foundation Hospital Trust is issuing this Pre-Engagement Notice to initiate market consultation. 
The Trust seeks information from experienced suppliers regarding the capacity, capability, and market availability for the supply of healthcare linen items. 
This engagement will inform the procurement strategy for the Trust's laundry services.
2. Scope of Supply
The required linen products include, but are not limited to, the following standard and specialized healthcare items:
Thermal Throws: Must be fully flame retardant to UK healthcare standards.
Laundry 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.
Standard Linen: General ward linen, sheets, and pillowcases as required.
3. Key Objectives Assess market capacity to meet high-volume NHS demands. Gather feedback on current material lead times and supply chain stability.
Understand supplier capabilities regarding sustainability and carbon reduction goals.
Evaluate options for stock management, electronic tracking, and quality control.
4. 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.
Length of Contract 3 years with 2 x 12 months extension total 5 years.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 18935000, 18936000, 18937000, 33199000, 39518000, 39525800

- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2027 to 31/03/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F066902-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-15T14:49:28.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T07:10:44.259Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06cc29