The aim of this Framework is to provide Relevant Authorities with fully compliant solutions which supplement the delivery of patient care by Relevant Authorities in line with the NHS' core Key Performance Indicators and standards.
The Framework has two Lots.
Lot 1 Insourced Clinical Services
Lot 2 Outsourced Clinical Services
Insourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on the premises of the contracting Relevant Authority and may use that organisation's equipment.
Outsourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on premises owned or operated by the Provider.
Insourced and Outsourced Services will include the full range of Surgical and Medical specialties and sub-specialties. The specialties and sub-specialties are those listed by the various Surgical and Medical Royal Colleges.
This is a Framework under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, the Framework will be open to applications from new potential Providers during the Term of the Framework.
Previously appointed Providers are NOT obliged to re-apply.
Further 'Intention to Award' notices will be published as and when new Providers are appointed.
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTNorth WestWAC-580543
Provision of healthcare laundry management services for the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The contract includes the collection, processing, hygienic laundering, finishing, and delivery of Trust owned linen to all required clinical and non clinical areas. The service also includes the application and management of item level tagging identifiers, together with the provision of asset tracking data and associated reporting. All services must be delivered in accordance with HTM 01 04 standards, meet the performance levels and KPIs specified in the contract documentation, and be supplied consistently to support the Trust's operational and clinical needs.
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTNorth WestWAC-554491
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks to award a contract for the provision of a comprehensive healthcare laundry service. The requirement includes the collection, processing, hygienic laundering, finishing, and delivery of Trust owned linen to all relevant clinical and non clinical areas. The supplier must provide a reliable, compliant service aligned with HTM 01 04 standards, ensuring consistent linen availability to support ward operations, theatres, emergency pathways and inpatient services.
As part of the service delivery, the supplier must implement and maintain an item level asset tracking solution at an agreed unit cost. This includes the application and reading of tags, the provision of tracking data, and the reporting of linen movements, losses, and stock levels. The supplier must support the Trust during mobilisation to ensure sufficient volumes are tagged, processed and ready for service commencement.
The contract covers all necessary labour, equipment, transport, materials and technology required to deliver the service safely and consistently. Services must be supplied in accordance with the performance standards and KPIs specified within the procurement documentation, including adherence to delivery schedules, quality thresholds, contamination controls and reporting requirements.
The procurement was conducted as an open above threshold competition via Atamis under reference C403527. The Trust confirms that the process was carried out fairly, transparently and without disadvantaging any supplier. In addition, a UK2 Pre Market Engagement Notice was published on the Find a Tender Service to provide early market visibility and equal access for all potential participants.
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTNorth WestWAC-554504
The aim of this Framework is to provide Relevant Authorities with fully compliant solutions which supplement the delivery of patient care by Relevant Authorities in line with the NHS' core Key Performance Indicators and standards.
The Framework has two Lots.
Lot 1 Insourced Clinical Services
Lot 2 Outsourced Clinical Services
Insourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on the premises of the contracting Relevant Authority and may use that organisation's equipment.
Outsourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on premises owned or operated by the Provider.
Insourced and Outsourced Services will include the full range of Surgical and Medical specialties and sub-specialties. The specialties and sub-specialties are those listed by the various Surgical and Medical Royal Colleges.
This is a Framework under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services
(Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, the Framework will be open to applications from new potential Providers during the Term of the Framework. Previously appointed Providers are NOT obliged to re-apply.
Further 'Intention to Award' notices will be published as and when new Providers are appointed.
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTNorth WestWAC-540553
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to establish a Framework Agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (and as amended) (the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations).
“Relevant authority” is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of that Act.
For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement.
This framework agreement aims to provide a variety of solutions to allow organisations to maximise the capacity of their radiology departments and significantly reduce the cost of outsourced radiology services by realising the full potential of the scanning resources within the department. This will have two lots:
Lot 1 - Radiology Capacity Management Solutions
Lot 2 - Radiology Capacity Management Solutions with Rent-to-Own Equipment
This framework will run for a term of 4 years.
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation TrustNorth WestWAC-440351
The objective of this framework is to provide Public Sector Organisations with a comprehensive range of digital transformation solutions to deliver measurable improvements in all areas of workforce management.
The successful Supplier(s) will be expected to provide a fully-managed solution providing a combination of expert advice, innovative technologies, powerful reporting and analytic tools, along with managed services and support to deliver operational efficiencies, improved service quality and real cost savings.
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTNorth WestWAC-470070