Unite Tail Spend Solutions
About This Opportunity
United Kingdom contract award (general supplies): Unite Tail Spend Solutions. By NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Awarded to Unite Procurement UK Ltd.
This is a supplies contract in the general supplies, transport and logistics and culture and heritage sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through Public Contracts Scotland, 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 contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The purchase of all tail spend products can be done in one lot. The product categories cover a vast majority of items including, but not limited to; electrical items, office equipment and supplies, catering supplies, kitchen appliances, facilities and maintenance equipment, cleaning equipment, professional tools, shipping and packaging equipment, sports and outdoor equipment, and a broad and evolving range of non-safety critical products. NHSGGC tail spend is such that we have looked towards a procurement portal that will allow our purchasing team to benchmark prices before purchase. The portal offers multi-supplier purchasing which fulfils our requirements. The content of the portal would allow in time for other areas within NHSGGC to have access to the portal if deemed suitable for their use.
All Tail spend products can be purchased under 1 lot. The product categories cover but are not limited to; electrical items, office equipment and supplies, catering supplies, kitchen appliances, facilities
and maintenance equipment, cleaning equipment, professional tools, shipping and packaging equipment, sports and outdoor equipment, and a broad and evolving range of other non-safety critical products. NHSGGC tail spend is such that we have looked towards a procurement portal that will allow our Purchasing team to benchmark prices before purchase. The portal offers multi supplier purchasing which would fulfil our requirements. The content of the portal would allow in time for other areas within GG&C to have access to the portal if deemed suitable for their use.
The following is a list of requirements for using the Tail Spend Portal
- Access to hundreds of pre verified suppliers
- Ability to benchmark costs prior to purchase
- Competitive pricing
- Prices are guaranteed for 5 days
- Full integration into Pecos by way of Punch Out Catalogue
- Electronic Invoicing
- Administration of Account Management
A benchmarking exercise was carried out using white goods catalogued on Pecos against prices achievable on the portal, the savings achievable were significant. The ability to have access to hundreds of suppliers and be able to benchmark costs prior to purchase is of huge benefit. Prices offered are held for a period of 5days which allows time to contact end users to obtain permission to purchase, prices on Amazon fluctuate and are not reliable. The ability for the portal to integrate with our current purchasing system Pecos in another reason for choosing this particular portal. Given the benefits the portal has to offer this would be advantageous for other devolved areas within NHS GG&C to use once established within the Procurement Department.
Benchmarking best price on the platform vs current amazon business prices typically provides saving opportunities between 5 and 35% (on the basis of reviewing 55 high use items)
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on March 11, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has issued 232 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 135 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Unite Procurement UK Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.
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.
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