NHS Shared Business Services Limited has published a procurement opportunity for design, furniture and appliances 3 with an estimated value of £80,000,000. The submission deadline is the date stated in the official notice, giving eligible UK suppliers a limited window to prepare and submit bids through the official Find a Tender portal.

Published on 2026-04-09, this contract is open to suitably qualified suppliers across the United Kingdom. All businesses interested in bidding should review the full tender documentation and confirm they meet all eligibility requirements before the closing date.

Contract overview

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intends to put in place its 3rd generation Framework for the provision of design, furniture and appliances to be used by Approved Organisations for the following proposed Lots, which are under consideration during this preliminary market engagement: Lot 1.1 - Clinical and Healthcare Environment Design Provision of consultancy services for clinical and healthcare environment, including planning and design, utilisation analysis, and space planning. Lot 1.2 - Consultancy, Design and Turnkey Provision of end-to-end consultancy interior design, space planning, and turnkey delivery services. Lot 2.1 - Office and Residential Furniture Provision of design, supply, delivery, and installation of a variety of office and residential furniture. Lot 2.2 - Office and Residential - Hire, Lease and Subscription Provision of hire, lease and subscription solutions for office and residential furniture. Lot 2.3 - Ergonomic Assessments Provision of ergonomic assessments which identify risk factors that can cause discomfort or injury, such as poor posture, repetitive motions, and excessive force. Lot 2.4 - Challenging Environment and Mental Health Furniture Provision of design, supply, delivery and installation of challenging environment and mental health furniture. Lot 2.5 - Clinical Point of Care Furniture Provision of supply, delivery, and installation of clinical point of care furniture. Lot 2.6 - Clinical Theatre Equipment Provision of supply, delivery, and installation of clinical theatre equipment. Lot 2.7 - Education and Early Years Furniture Provision of supply, delivery and installation of early years, schools, and university furniture. Lot 2.8 - Integrated One Stop Shop Provision of supply, delivery, and installation of combined furniture under a single managed contract from the Lots 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5 and 2.7. Lot 3.1 - Public Sector Privacy, Blinds and Curtains Provision of supply, delivery and installa

NHS Shared Business Services Limited is the contracting authority. The estimated value is £80,000,000 and the deadline is the date stated in the official notice. Download the full specification from the official portal before preparing a bid.

Is your business eligible?

This contract is most relevant to healthcare providers, social care organisations, NHS suppliers. Suppliers typically need to demonstrate experience delivering similar contracts, appropriate financial standing, and hold CQC registration, DBS checks, clinical qualifications.

Under the Procurement Act 2023, NHS Shared Business Services Limited must actively consider SME participation. Check whether this contract has been structured into lots.

• Proven track record in health & nhs contracts of comparable scope
• Financial standing appropriate for a £80,000,000 contract
• Relevant certifications: CQC registration, DBS checks, clinical qualifications
• Capacity to mobilise within NHS Shared Business Services Limited’s required timeframe

How to submit a bid

• Step 1 — Access the notice: Visit Find a Tender at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032456-2026
• Step 2 — Register free: Create or log in to your supplier account
• Step 3 — Download documents: Read the full ITT before preparing your response
• Step 4 — Raise clarifications: Submit questions early — Q&A typically closes 1–2 weeks before the deadline
• Step 5 — Submit before the date stated in the official notice: Late submissions are not accepted

What the buyer will evaluate

NHS Shared Business Services Limited will assess all compliant bids against published criteria. Buyers typically apply a 60% quality and 40% price weighting. Under the Procurement Act 2023, social value is a mandatory evaluation criterion.

Writing a winning bid

• Lead with an executive summary addressing NHS Shared Business Services Limited’s objectives directly
• Provide two or more case studies with measurable outcomes from comparable contracts
• Include specific, costed social value commitments
• Price to win but ensure your margin covers full delivery

Frequently asked questions

Can SMEs bid for this contract?

Yes. The Procurement Act 2023 requires NHS Shared Business Services Limited to consider SME suitability and remove unnecessary barriers.

Is registration on the portal free?

Yes. Registering as a supplier on Find a Tender is completely free.

Where are the full tender documents?

All documents are on the official Find a Tender listing at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032456-2026.

This article is for informational purposes only. Always verify all details on the official procurement portal before submitting a bid. Kael Tripton is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHS Shared Business Services Limited or the UK government.