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Who Must Complete the NHS Evergreen Assessment?
When it is mandatory
- You are bidding for an NHS framework agreement that references Evergreen
- The tender Selection Questionnaire includes sustainability criteria linked to Evergreen
- You supply products or services classified as high environmental impact
- You are a direct supplier to NHS trusts or integrated care boards with sustainability requirements
Official guidance: NHS Evergreen programme page. Not sure if it applies to you? Get in touch to review your situation.
How to spot Evergreen in tender packs
- References to "Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment" in the Selection Questionnaire
- Questions about carbon emissions, net zero targets or environmental management
- Requirements to upload sustainability evidence or certifications
- Scoring criteria related to supplier sustainability maturity
- Links to the NHS Greener NHS programme or Evergreen portal
Categories commonly in scope
- Medical devices and equipment
- Pharmaceuticals and medicines
- Facilities management
- IT and digital services
- Clinical consumables
- Logistics and distribution
- Catering and food services
- Construction and estates
Common questions
Which NHS suppliers must complete Evergreen?
Suppliers bidding for NHS framework agreements or tenders that reference Evergreen must complete the assessment. It is particularly common for high environmental impact categories such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, facilities management, and IT services.
How do I know if a specific NHS tender requires Evergreen?
Check the Selection Questionnaire for references to "Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment", questions about carbon emissions or net zero targets, requirements to upload sustainability evidence, or scoring criteria related to environmental performance.
Can I bid for NHS contracts without completing Evergreen?
For tenders that reference Evergreen, completing the assessment is mandatory. Suppliers without a completed submission may be excluded regardless of technical or commercial competitiveness. NHS procurement teams treat sustainability compliance as a qualification requirement.
More questions? See our full FAQs page.
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