Tender

Laundry service

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 17:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a comprehensive laundry service for its requirements, as part of an open procurement process. Businesses interested in this opportunity are encouraged to express interest and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, with operations spanning numerous regions, including the British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands, among others. This tender is classified under laundry-management services, with a notable contract value ranging from £1,000,000 to £10,000,000 GBP. The tender period is ending on the 23rd of January 2026, and the contract is set to commence from the 1st of April 2026, lasting until the 30th of March 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laundry services to expand their operations within the healthcare sector. With a focus on accessing markets beyond the United Kingdom, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the procurement process's suitability for such organisations. Given the generous contract value, businesses capable of managing large-scale laundry operations will benefit the most and are encouraged to apply by the tender deadline in January. The open procedure above the threshold fosters competitive opportunities for growth and collaboration within the laundry services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laundry service

Notice Description

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation trust requires a full laundry service for the trust requirements. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9cfa1f5-223f-4de5-ae06-baaa05fb393a
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

98311100 - Laundry-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Simon Corbett COCH
Contact Email
simon.corbett3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL ROAD
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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