Increasing its
presence further in the healthcare sector, Forbo Flooring Systems has been
appointed as an approved supplier on the Department of Health’s ProCure22
Framework for NHS and social care construction schemes in England.
This means the
company’s floor covering solutions, from entrance to exit, are approved for the
healthcare environment.
The ProCure22 (P22)
process is designed to achieve improved value for money and reduce exposure to
risk through a simplified procurement procedure.
Committed to
developing and offering products that contribute in a positive way to the
health and comfort of the individual, Forbo’s floor coverings are designed to
be good for people, good for buildings and good for the environment.
Offering a 10-year
warranty, with discounts of up to 47% and pricing fixed for 12 months, Forbo
can ensure that healthcare environments have a product selected, which is fit
for purpose and fit for the future – providing savings without any compromise.
Commenting on the
company’s achievement, Sharron Kapellar, National Framework Manager at Forbo
Flooring Systems, said: “We have undertaken many projects within NHS Trusts and
social care throughout England, including flooring for acute, mental health and
community facilities, and are delighted to have been awarded with the ProCure22
approved supplier status.
“The P22 process
definitely reduces exposure to risk for clients. By working with an appointed
framework Principal Supply Chain Partner (PSCP) NHS Trusts won’t have to
undertake an oJeu procurement process.
“And, from a flooring perspective, we can
help create stylish and functional flooring schemes, while still meeting the
various floor covering requirements outlined in Health Building note 00-10,
Part A: Flooring. From sheet systems for clinical areas, static control
flooring for X ray rooms, slip resistant flooring in wet clinical areas, carpet
tiles in offices and entrance flooring systems, which prevent pollutants from
entering facilities, Forbo has a wide portfolio of cost effective flooring
solutions to meet a variety of requirements, as well as
savings through transparent trading and better purchasing power.
“Apart from this
though, it’s our healthcare experience that really adds value to a project’s
success; our area managers will assist with any specifications, technical and
design advice, all supported by an efficient sample service and even a free
collection service for installation waste.”
Forbo also takes a
proactive approach when it comes to developing its healthcare knowledge. For
example, it has partnered with the University of Stirling’s Dementia Services
Development Centre (DSDC) to review over 1000 floor finishes, assessing their
suitability for use in dementia-friendly environments.
