Prior Information Notice-Anti-ligature, Specialist and General Doors, Windows, Accessories, Consumables and Associated Services Framework Agreement

NHS Commercial Solutions is setting up a Framework Agreement for Anti-ligature, Specialist and General Doors, Windows, Accessories, Consumables and Associated Services for a period of 4 years following a Restricted Tender process following the principles of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The aim of this procurement is to appoint several companies who specialise in providing Anti-ligature, Specialist and General Doors, Windows, Accessories, Consumables and Associated Services to a Framework Agreement. The Authority recognises that the expertise required will exist both nationally and at a local level and aims to be as inclusive as is practicable in order that the Awarding Authority has the most appropriate resource available. At the outset of the tender process, NHS Commercial Solution is, through this Prior Information Notice (PIN), inviting capable and willing providers to express interest in the Framework Agreement and provide feedback on the Draft Specifications, Lots Structure and any additional service to be provided within this Agreement. Please note that this PIN and Expression of Interest does not commit NHS Commercial Solutions to –

1. Establish a Framework Agreement mandatorily.
2. Award the Framework Agreement to a certain group of organisations that participate at this stage;
3. Use the draft Specification below and/or the feedback provided on the draft Specification provided below, entirely or partially, at the tender stage.