The corporate services provider said the new framework agreements for linen and laundry, grounds maintenance and security services provide NHS trusts and other public organisations with a compliant and cost-effective way to source solutions that support the day-to-day running, upkeep and caretaking of facilities across their estates.

Nick Verburg, head of category management at NHS SBS, said: ‘The framework agreements provide essential services that support clean, safe and functional environments, aligning with government and NHS national priorities for a resilient and efficient healthcare system.

‘Developed with a regional structure to ensure all sizes of suppliers are included, we're delighted to be able to offer a blend and provide a choice of solutions for the NHS, and to work with hospitals, trusts and Integrated Care Systems to manage their soft FM needs.'

The launches follow the Government's Autumn 2024 budget which highlighted the importance of investments in NHS infrastructure and patient care and announced a £1bn boost to NHS maintenance.

They also come a month after NHS England's recently released figures putting the total costs of running the NHS estate at £13.6bn, cleaning costs at £1.5bn and total energy use at 11.1bn kWh.