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1903/LM - Linen Hire and Laundering Service (ACS)

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

14 Sep 2020 at 09:51

Award

11 May 2018 at 09:42

TenderAmendment

23 Mar 2018 at 11:06

Tender

15 Mar 2018 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking to award a contract for a Linen Hire and Laundering Service under the tender titled "1903/LM." This procurement, classified under the industry category of Laundry supplies, is currently in the award stage following an open procedure. The tender submission deadline was set for 12 noon on 16th April 2018, with the contract period commencing on 14th May 2018 and lasting until 13th May 2019, with options for further extensions based on performance. The procurement, aiming at a contract value of £25,000, pertains to services required in Sheffield, specifically in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for SMEs in the laundry and textile rental sector to expand their business capabilities by engaging with a significant client like the University of Sheffield. The services sought include the provision, delivery, and collection of laundered linens in a timely manner, making it ideal for companies that can accommodate the variable demands of a large institution, particularly during peak periods such as summer conferences. Businesses that specialise in laundry services, dry cleaning, and washing machine operations will be particularly well positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Title

1903/LM - Linen Hire and Laundering Service (ACS)

Notice Description

Note: Alternative contract period for bids (ITT amended 23/03/2018) We invite bids on the original contract period of 1 year + optional 3 years + optional 1 year, but if better value can be obtained across a 2 year + optional 2 year + optional 1 year contract, then please detail these costs separately in your bid. This is to offer bidders a higher security option on the contract. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ The University of Sheffield Accommodation and Commercial Services (ACS) wishes to appoint a customer facing company for the provision of a linen (Laundry and/or Hire) service who can provide an excellent service that is efficient and reliable. The services provided by the successful contractor are key to those provided to our customers, and as such the University requires a company who can respond to its needs, sometimes at very short notice. The primary business of ACS is the accommodation of its student residents, however during the summer months or in times of lower than anticipated demand for this accommodation, it also operates an ever expanding conference service and business. It is this business which requires the laundering of ACS's owned linen and furnishings (e.g. sheets, towels, curtains), and also the hire of linen (e.g. sheets and towels). Whilst the majority of the business requirement is currently through the summer months, there may also be an ad-hoc requirements during term time laundering. Such summer business can vary from conferences of a few hundred people, to 3000+, however the larger conferences are often planned with at least 1 years' notice. The service to be provided will include the provision of linen (hire and potentially purchase), delivery and collection to and from specific agreed locations. Minimum notification times will be agreed between the parties. The contract is based on an initial 1 year, followed by an optional further 3 years, and optional final 1 year, subject to satisfactory performance. Your tender response must be submitted through the University's on line e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield to arrive by the date and time specified in the ITT document. Late tenders will not be considered. The closing date for the return of tenders is 12 noon on 16th April 2018 (UK time).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e48d428-735f-4fdb-a08e-e0fe3b5bc281
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fef678e4-8a84-4430-bd36-997c4401e1e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

39291000 - Laundry supplies

42716000 - Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
13 May 2018 - 13 May 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Lee Marsden
Contact Email
l.w.marsden@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0114 2224206

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABBEY GLEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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