Tender

Custody Laundry Service - BCH

BEDFORDSHIRE POLICE; CAMBRIDGESHIRE CONSTABULARY; HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 11:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire are seeking to procure laundry services for their custody units in multiple locations. The service contract, titled "Custody Laundry Service - BCH," is divided into three lots covering Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire respectively, with the potential for bidders to compete for one or more lots. This open procedure (below threshold) tender, classified under CPV code 98311100 (laundry-management services), has a procurement stage currently active. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st June 2025 and run through to 31st August 2026, with the possibility of two further 12-month extensions. The tender submission deadline is set for 20th March 2025, and the minimum contract value is estimated at £70,000, with an overall value potentially reaching £150,000. The service will include delivery and collection at specified locations in East of England, UK.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laundry services, particularly those capable of managing multiple delivery and collection sites efficiently. Given the allowance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete, this tender is ideal for businesses looking to expand their municipal or institutional service portfolios. Companies experienced in laundry-management, laundry-collection, and laundry-operation services would be well-suited to bid, offering a consistent and reliable service to the police forces across the three counties. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, providing fair opportunities for suitable businesses to gain a substantial contract with multiple police agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Custody Laundry Service - BCH

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire , The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire , The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire have a requirement for the provision of Laundry Services to serve the Custody Units at Kempston and Luton (Bedfordshire). Cambridge and Peterborough (Cambridgeshire), and Hatfield and Stevenage (Hertfordshire). The service will include delivery and collection from these locations. Items to be laundered will include blankets, towels and detainee clothing issued by the Forces. This opportunity is presented as three Lots; Lot 1 - Bedfordshire; Lot 2 - Cambridgeshire; Lot 3 - Hertfordshire. A Tenderer may bid for one or any combination of the three lots. It is anticipated the contract will start 1st June 2025 for an initial term of 14 months until 31st August 2026. There will be two optional extensions of 12 months each until 31st August 2027 and 31st August 2028 respectively. This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-688e7333-b68b-4a09-94d0-1413360cacf5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49f460e3-b08c-44f6-bb2c-47f6e9dd67eb
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 (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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 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
BEDFORDSHIRE POLICE; CAMBRIDGESHIRE CONSTABULARY; HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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