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Development of Hard and Soft FM Scope, Specification, maintenance schedules and contract standards for inclusion into a Service Level Agreement for a new FM Operating Model at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. Delivered via a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10190) - Lot 11 Ancillary services.<br/><br/>The appointed Consultant will deliver the following services:<br/>•Review current FM specifications and service standards.<br/>•Review existing asset registers, PPM schedules and associated data.<br/>•Identify information gaps and asset-related risks.<br/>•Distinguish statutory, mandatory and best-practice maintenance requirements.<br/>•Produce future-state service specifications and contract standards.<br/>•Produce KPI performance mechanism.<br/>•Produce SFG20-aligned maintenance schedules.<br/>•Recommend a compliant and cost-effective maintenance regime.<br/>•Report to and liaise with the Trust appointed Project Director and Technical Advisors.

Region

UKD12

Published

10d ago

The procurement relates to the appointment of a specialist Estates and Facilities consultancy support to develop the service and compliance specifications underpinning a new FM operating model at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. This requirement arises from the expiry of the existing PFI contract in March 2027. The scope of services includes : •Review current FM specifications and service standards. •Review existing asset registers, PPM schedules and associated data. •Identify information gaps and asset-related risks. •Distinguish statutory, mandatory and best-practice maintenance requirements. •Produce future-state service specifications and contract standards. •Produce KPI performance mechanism •Produce SFG20-aligned maintenance schedules. •Recommend a compliant and cost-effective maintenance regime. •Report to and liaise with the Trust appointed Project Director and Technical Advisors The Contracting Authority has awarded the contract by way of a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10190) - Lot 11 Ancillary services. This procurement approach supports compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the terms of the framework agreement, and the Trust’s governance requirements. The direct award route was selected as it represents a compliant approach with the framework terms. two.2.5) Award criteria

Region

NUTS codes UKD12 - East Cumbria Main site or place of performance Cumberland Infirmary two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of Linen and Laundry Services for NHS Trusts within Lancashire and South Cumbria. The Contracting Authorities are seeking a supplier or suppliers to provide comprehensive linen and laundry services across acute, community and specialist healthcare sites. The services will include the supply, laundering, decontamination, stock management, logistics, delivery, collection and distribution of healthcare linen in accordance with HTM 01-04 and all relevant infection prevention and control requirements. The procurement is structured into multiple Lots and will accommodate a range of service delivery models, including Trust-Managed, Fully Managed and Supply Only solutions. The contract will support multiple NHS Trusts and sites across Lancashire and South Cumria, with flexibility to implement different service models at Trust or site level. The appointed supplier(s) will be required to deliver safe, reliable and resilient services, maintain agreed stock levels, support business continuity requirements, provide performance reporting and governance arrangements, and contribute to sustainability, social value and net zero objectives. Services must ensure continuity of supply for critical healthcare environments including acute hospital, maternity, emergency, theatre and community settings.

Closes

2 Nov 2026