Freedom of Information Request – Ref: FOI 099-2026
Thank you for your recent Freedom of Information request. Please find our response below.
You asked:
1) Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each Framework / Contract and were successful & not successful at the PQQ & ITT Stages.
2) Actual Spend on this Contract / Framework (and any sub lots), from the start of the Contract to the Current Date.
3) Start Date & Duration of Framework / Contract?
4) Could you please provide a copy of the service / product specification given to all bidders for when this contract was last advertised?
5) Is there an extension clause in the Framework(s) / Contract(s) and, if so, the duration of the extension?
6) Has a decision been made yet on whether the Framework(s) / Contract(s) are being either extended or renewed?
7) Who is the Senior Officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contract?
Our response:
Exemption applied – Section 43(2) Commercial Interest
In applying section 43(2), the Trust has considered the public interest and concluded that, while transparency is important, this is outweighed by the public interest in protecting commercial sensitivity and ensuring effective, competitive procurement.
You asked:
8) Who is the Infection Control Lead responsible for the Trust + Contact Information?
Our response:
Nicola Hazle – Director of Nursing and Quality – Telephone Number 0300 421 8508
You asked:
9) Who is the Procurement Lead for Clinical Waste contracts for the Trust + Contact Information?
Our response:
This is a shared service hosted by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust – Gloucestershire NHS Procurement shared services – telephone number 0300 422 2222.
You asked:
10) Who is the Environmental / Sustainability Lead for the Trust + Contact Information?
Our response:
James Powell, Head of Sustainability – Telephone 0300 421 8100.
You asked:
11) Who is the Waste Management Lead for the Trust + Contact Information?
Our response:
Kevin Adams – Head of Facilites and Estates – Telephone Number 0300 421 8508
You asked:
12) Who is the Health and Safety Lead for the Trust + Contact Information?
Health and Safety Compliance Officer – Telephone Number: 0300 421 8100.
You asked:
13) Who is the Clinical Waste Incumbent?
Our response:
Tradebe
You asked:
14) Does the Trust make use of Reusable or Disposable Sharps Containers?
Our response:
No.
You asked:
15) Current waste split between Alternative treatment, Incineration and offensive waste?
Our response:
22% – 69% – 9%
Next steps:
Should you have any queries in relation to our response, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you are unhappy with the response you have received in relation to your request and wish to ask us to review our response, you should write to:
Louise Moss
Head of Legal Services / Associate Director of Corporate Governance
c/o Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Edward Jenner Court
1010 Pioneer Avenue
Gloucester Business Park
Brockworth, GL3 4AW
E-mail: louise.moss@ghc.nhs.uk
If you are not content with the outcome of any review, you may apply directly to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for further advice/guidance. Generally, the ICO will not consider your case unless you have exhausted your enquiries with the Trust which should include considering the use of the Trust’s formal complaints procedure. The ICO can be contacted at: The Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.