Tender

Linen and Laundering Services

UNIVERSITY OF READING

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Reading is currently seeking suppliers for its procurement of Linen and Laundering Services, specifically for its Whiteknights and London Road Campuses in the South East of England. The tender, designated as UOR-EST-18-019, falls under the category of laundry-management services (CPV code: 98311100) and is open for application until 27 July 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 10 September 2018, lasting until 9 September 2019. This procurement follows an open procedure, inviting all eligible suppliers, with no preference for recurrent contracts.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laundry and dry-cleaning services, as well as related sectors like laundry collection and operation. Businesses that can cater to the diverse laundering needs, including table linens, workwear, chef whites, and lab coats, have a particularly strong chance of success. Engaging with this contract could enable suppliers to establish a long-term partnership with a prominent academic institution, expanding their market presence within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Linen and Laundering Services

Notice Description

1.1 The UOR require one or more supplier(s) to service its requirement for the laundering of: (i) Table Linen (ii) Bed Linen (iii) Workwear (iv) Chef Whites (v) Laboratory Wear (Coats, Smocks) (vi) Miscellaneous (tea towels, floor mats etc.) 1.2 This tender applies to the requirement for the University of Reading's Whiteknights Campus, London Road Campus but excludes Henley Business School's Greenland's Campus. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07362adc-311e-4316-b7e7-16bdb0f5254c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2515ab8d-0525-49cd-aeae-f682f875686f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98310000 - Washing and dry-cleaning services

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

98311100 - Laundry-management services

98311200 - Laundry-operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Sep 2018 - 9 Sep 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF READING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6AQ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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