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Linen and Uniform laundry service

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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10 Apr 2025 at 07:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex sought a linen and uniform laundry service for its Colchester campus, with a focus on meeting various departmental needs. Valued at £30,000, the contract fell within the Cleaning and Sanitation Services category. The procurement process concluded with an award on 31 March 2025, with the service period running from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2029. The competitive quotation method used was below the procurement threshold, and the process was in the award stage when last updated. Notably, the tender closed on 9 December 2024.

This contract offers an excellent growth opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in laundry services. Given the limited procurement method specifically aimed at SMEs, businesses with experience in managing recurring laundry services will find this contract particularly fitting. The University of Essex's requirement for a weekly service means consistent business opportunities, catering specifically to firms that can provide reliable and high-quality cleaning services to meet institutional needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Linen and Uniform laundry service

Notice Description

The UoE requires a weekly laundry service from Colchester campus. The weekly service caters for various departmental laundry requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bac7c85-f6e7-44a3-a6d6-21b84382b888
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19600773-47a9-44a6-9282-98e89dd1a48d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DANES OF COLCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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