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Workplace Essential: Supplies, Design, and PPE

Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Address: Nether Mayne, Basildon, UKH37, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Customer Care

Contact Email: joseph.okhihan@htepg.com

Contact Telephone: 01268 524900

Buyer Name: HealthTrust Europe LLP

Buyer Address: 19 George Road, Birmingham, UKG31, B15 1NU, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Joseph Okhihan

Contact Telephone: 08458875000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
40000000.0 GBP
Gross: 48000000 GBP
Published
29 May 2025, 15:22
Deadline
24 Jun 2025, 15:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

HeathTrust Europe is seeking bids for a framework Agreement for Workplace Essentials: Supplies, Designs, and PPE. It is anticipated that the resulting Framework Agreement will cover Goods and Services within the following Lot structure: Lot 1 - Workplace Supplies Lot 2 - Workplace Designs Lot 3 - Workplace Non-Clinical PPE We carried out an engagement similar to PME, before the new Procurement Act 2023 came into force in February 2025. During the engagement HTE focused on identifying the best-fit solution for workplace solutions products and services. The goal was to ensure that the future supply model is cost-effective, sustainable, and responsive to the evolving needs of the workforce. HTE engaged incumbent suppliers, under contract or with a history of delivering workplace supplies, on the Framework. These suppliers participated in a series of discussions. The focus was to understand current performance, explore innovation, improvements, and any new offerings they can bring to the market. Assessing scalability and flexibility, can they adapt to changing demand or new sustainability goals. HTE also engaged external suppliers, charitable organisations simultaneously outside the current Workplace Supply Solution Framework to offer fresh perspectives, ideas, capabilities, and insights. Across the PME, HTE explored themes like: Sustainability (eco-friendly packaging, carbon footprint reduction), technology integration (smart ordering systems, inventory tracking, AI-driven demand forecasting), diversity and inclusion opportunities to work with SMEs, social enterprises, or minority-owned businesses. Value-added services and potential for cost savings This insight feeds directly into the next phase with a much stronger foundation.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028584-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Workplace Supplies

Lot Description: This Lot provides a wide scope of options ranging from General Office Supplies (GOS), Office Paper, Janitorial Products, Office furniture, Office Machines, Beverages & Associated Products, Technology & Electronic Office Supplies (EOS), Workplace Safety Signs, Toners and cartridges (Small printing & Promotional Printed Products), Education & Art, Eco friendly Products, White Goods, Stationery, and Tail-End Spend Management (Ad-Hoc purchasing relating to this Lot).

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: For related services within the scope of this Framework Agreement

Lot 1 Value: GBP 40,000,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 48,000,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-08-18T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-08-18T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commerical (30%)

Lot Title: Workplace - Designs

Lot Description: This Lot provides a wide scope of options ranging from Office furniture, Artificial plants, Decorative items, Carpets, Partitions, Space planning, Lighting Design, Workplace Branding, Bespoke wall paintings, & Posters, Consultation, and Needs Assessment.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: Yes

Lot 2 Options: For related services within the scope of this Framework Agreement

Lot 2 Value: GBP 40,000,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 48,000,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-08-18T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2027-08-18T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (60%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Commerical (30%)

Lot Title: Workplace - Non-Clinical PPE

Lot Description: This Lot provides a wide scope of options, ranging from Non-clinical Uniforms, Face masks, Gloves, Face Shields, Safety goggles, Disposable Aprons, Head wears, Protective Footwear, Earplugs & Earmuffs, High Visibility Clothing, and Workplace Safety Equipment available on the market for the public sector.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Has Options: Yes

Lot 3 Options: For related services within the scope of this Framework Agreement

Lot 3 Value: GBP 40,000,000

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 48,000,000

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2025-08-18T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2027-08-18T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (60%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Commerical (30%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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