Healthcare Laundry and Linen Services - Market Engagement

The Contracting Authority is conducting preliminary market engagement to gather information about healthcare laundry and linen service providers before launching a future procurement. This is not a formal tender but an opportunity to share information and understand the market. Key Engagement Objectives: • Assess current market capacity and available service delivery models • Explore innovation opportunities in sustainability, carbon reduction, and reusable textile solutions • Understand supplier capabilities for mobilisation and business continuity • Inform development of future procurement strategy and requirements Services of Interest: • Healthcare linen processing and laundering • Linen rental and managed services • Reusable theatre and clinical textile solutions • Collection and distribution services • Emergency and contingency provision • Stock management and inventory control • Digital reporting solutions • Sustainable service delivery Engagement Activities: Suppliers may be invited to participate in supplier meetings, questionnaires, information requests, site visits, presentations, or market engagement events. Participation is voluntary and will not affect future procurement opportunities. What We Need From You: Interested suppliers should provide company details, healthcare laundry experience, information about processing facilities and North East England coverage, and any other relevant information about your capability to deliver these services. Note: This engagement is conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 and does not constitute a formal call for competition.