Award

Provision of Laundry Services to Bedfordshire Police Custody Centres

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE

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Award

03 Sep 2025 at 11:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire awarded a contract to Yousha Laundry Ltd for the provision of laundry services to the custody centres within Bedfordshire. The contract, executed under an open procurement method below the threshold, commenced on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st August 2026, with options for two additional one-year extensions, potentially lasting until 31st August 2028. The service pertains to laundry-management services and associated operations as classified under CPV codes 98311100, 98311000, and 98311200, with activities primarily located in the East of England. The total contract value is £64,900.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in professional laundry services, particularly those able to meet the needs of public institutions like police custody centres. The procurement method was open, offering a clear entry point for qualified small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by the suitability criteria. Yousha Laundry Ltd's success in securing this contract underscores the potential for other SMEs in the region with expertise in the specified services to expand their growth and establish strong footholds in public sector contracts. Discussions with the buyer, represented by David Steward, offer further insights into future opportunities and procurement preferences within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Laundry Services to Bedfordshire Police Custody Centres

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire has awarded a contract for the provision of professional laundry services to cover a range of items that need laundering on a regular basis from the custody units within Bedfordshire. The contract is for an initial period from 1st August 2025 until 31st August 2026, with two optional 1 year extensions to 31st August 2027 and 31st August 2028 respectively.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2caa07d9-0dcc-43ba-b0d7-463c5dfffbaa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fae599c0-0361-4691-8034-f80d6d07908e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

98311100 - Laundry-management services

98311200 - Laundry-operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
David Steward
Contact Email
david.steward@norfolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YOUSHA LAUNDRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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