Supply of Linen

2Gether Support Solutions Limited

Published: Jul 15, 2026

Updated: Jul 15, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies and health and medical services sectors, with a focus on Hospitals and Medical Equipment. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.9 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 066902-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About 2Gether Support Solutions Limited

2Gether Support Solutions Limited has issued 5 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 066902-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by 2Gether Support Solutions Limited in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,918,605 - £1,918,605. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.