Sustainable Healthcare Recycling & Waste Management
Introduction
The Sustainable Healthcare Recycling & Waste Management Framework, managed by NHS Shared Business Services, is a pivotal part of NHS England's strategy to enhance waste management within healthcare settings. This framework, effective until 23 October 2025, is specifically designed to support the NHS Clinical Waste Strategy published in March 2023. It aims to significantly reduce the carbon emissions associated with clinical waste by focusing on elimination, reuse, and sustainable processing. The framework is not a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) but a structured framework agreement that provides a comprehensive range of services to address the environmental and economic challenges posed by healthcare waste.
Context & Use Case
Healthcare facilities generate approximately 156,000 tonnes of clinical waste annually, which traditionally involves environmentally taxing disposal methods such as incineration. This framework is an essential tool for healthcare providers striving to meet the NHS's ambitious goal of cutting carbon emissions from waste by 80%. It assists in achieving specific waste segregation targets of 20:20:60 by 2026, where waste is categorised for elimination, reuse, or treatment. By utilising this framework, healthcare providers can access innovative solutions and consultancy services that support the planning and implementation of sustainable waste management strategies. This effort is part of a broader initiative to future-proof NHS estates and align with NHS England's sustainability commitments.
Scope of Services
The framework covers a wide array of services, ensuring comprehensive support for diverse waste management needs within the NHS. The scope includes: 1. Recycling and Waste Consultancy 2. Sustainable Asset Management and Waste Re-purposing Solutions 3. Clinical Healthcare Waste Management 4. Reusable Sharps Management 5. Sanitary and Washroom Services 6. Commercial and Household Waste Services 7. Food Recycling Management 8. Hazardous Waste Management 9. Confidential Waste Destruction and Disposal 10. Recycling and Waste Minimisation Products, including Bio-digesters, Aerobic Waste Digestors, Compactors, and Bins 11. Sustainable Waste Management Technologies such as Pyrolysis and Microwave Solutions 12. Total Recycling and Waste Management Solutions 13. Specific services for Barts NHS Hospital Trust and Manchester NHS Trusts, addressing unique waste management needs
Who Can Apply
The framework is open to a variety of suppliers with expertise in waste management, sustainable technologies, and consultancy services. Potential suppliers include those with capabilities in providing innovative waste recycling technologies, waste minimisation products, and comprehensive waste management solutions. Given the structured nature of this framework, suppliers must apply within the specified timelines and meet the qualifications outlined by NHS Shared Business Services.
Buyer Benefits
For public sector buyers, this framework offers a streamlined route to procure high-quality waste management services that are compliant with NHS sustainability objectives. It facilitates a faster speed to market by providing pre-approved suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and high standards of service. By leveraging this framework, healthcare providers can enhance their waste management practices, reduce environmental impact, and achieve cost efficiencies, ultimately benefiting both the environment and public finances.
Lots
Lot 1: Recycling and Waste Consultancy This lot covers consultancy services for recycling and waste management. Lot 2: Sustainable Asset Management/Waste Re-purposing Solutions & Technology This lot focuses on sustainable management of assets and solutions for repurposing waste using technology. Lot 3.1: Clinical Healthcare Waste This lot addresses the management and disposal of clinical healthcare waste. Lot 3.2: Reuseable Sharps This lot involves services related to reusable sharps in healthcare settings. Lot 4: Sanitary & Washroom Services This lot includes services for maintaining sanitary and washroom facilities. Lot 5.1: Commercial & Household Waste This lot covers the management of both commercial and household waste. Lot 5.2: Food Recycling Management Services This lot focuses on services for managing the recycling of food waste. Lot 5.3: Hazardous Waste This lot involves the management and disposal of hazardous waste materials. Lot 6: Confidential Recycling & Waste Destruction & Disposal This lot provides services for the confidential destruction and disposal of waste. Lot 7.1: Recycling & Waste Minimisation Products: Bio-digesters This lot offers products such as bio-digesters for recycling and waste minimisation. Lot 7.2: Recycling & Waste Minimisation Products: Aerobic Waste Digestors This lot includes aerobic waste digestors as part of recycling and waste minimisation products. Lot 7.3: Recycling & Waste Minimisation Products: Compactors This lot provides compactors for efficient waste minimisation and recycling. Lot 7.4: Recycling & Waste Minimisation Products: Bins This lot offers various bins designed for recycling and waste minimisation. Lot 8.1: Sustainable Waste Management Technology: Pyrolysis This lot focuses on pyrolysis technology for sustainable waste management. Lot 8.2: Sustainable Waste Management Technology: Microwave Solutions This lot involves microwave solutions for managing waste sustainably. Lot 9: Total Recycling & Waste Management This lot covers comprehensive services for total recycling and waste management. Lot 10.1: Barts NHS Hospital Trust: Residual & Commercial Household Waste This lot addresses the management of residual and commercial household waste for Barts NHS Hospital Trust. Lot 10.2: Barts NHS Hospital Trust: Cardboard This lot focuses on the recycling and management of cardboard waste for Barts NHS Hospital Trust. Lot 10.3: Barts NHS Hospital Trust: Food Services This lot involves services related to food waste management for Barts NHS Hospital Trust. Lot 10.4: Barts NHS Hospital Trust: Clinical Waste (Containers) This lot covers the management of clinical waste using containers for Barts NHS Hospital Trust. Lot 10.5: Barts NHS Hospital Trust: Non-infectious Clinical Waste This lot addresses the disposal of non-infectious clinical waste for Barts NHS Hospital Trust. Lot 10.6: Barts NHS Hospital Trust: Clinical Waste (Lo & Hi Temp. Destruction) This lot involves the destruction of clinical waste at low and high temperatures for Barts NHS Hospital Trust. Lot 10.7: Barts NHS Hospital Trust: Feminine Hygiene Services This lot provides feminine hygiene services for Barts NHS Hospital Trust. Lot 10.8: Barts NHS Hospital Trust: Benchmarking & Waste Contractor Compliance This lot focuses on benchmarking and ensuring compliance of waste contractors for Barts NHS Hospital Trust. Lot 10.9: Barts NHS Hospital Trust: On-site Waste Auditing & Behavioural Change Services This lot includes on-site waste auditing and services aimed at behavioural change for Barts NHS Hospital Trust. Lot 11: Manchester NHS Trusts: Domestic Waste This lot covers the management of domestic waste for Manchester NHS Trusts.
Next Steps
Suppliers interested in joining this framework should review the detailed requirements and directly contact NHS Shared Business Services for further information. Engaging with the contracting authority will provide clarity on application processes and compliance criteria.
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