Tender

Linen & Laundry Services

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

18 Dec 2023 at 18:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is seeking linen & laundry services to support their conference and accommodation offerings through Events Exeter. The procurement involves the storage and delivery of University-owned linen during specified holiday periods, focusing on sustainability and innovation. The contract, valued at £375,000 GBP, follows an open procedure with a tender period ending on 22nd January 2024 and a contract period running from 1st March 2024 to 1st March 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing laundry-management and storage services to engage with a prestigious institution like the University of Exeter. Small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those with a focus on sustainability and innovative solutions, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The regular deliveries and collections required offer a chance for businesses to showcase their reliability and efficiency in meeting the University's needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Linen & Laundry Services

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision of laundry and storage of bedding linen services to support the University of Exeter in offering conference and bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation through Events Exeter. The specified timeframes include four weeks during the Easter holidays and twelve weeks during the summer holidays. The University plans to utilise its own stock of linen and does not intend to purchase or rent additional items from the supplier unless existing stock becomes lost or damaged. The selected supplier should provide facilities for storing University-owned linen outside of holiday periods. Sustainability considerations play a significant role in this requirement. The University seeks innovative solutions that demonstrate sustainable development, for example, by reducing water and energy consumptions, avoiding the use of harmful chemicals and enhancing social value. We require minimum of 3 deliveries and collections per week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. There may be times when more frequent collections are needed depending on demand. Deliveries will need to be scheduled between 9am and 1pm and the delivery site will be agreed prior to vacation. Driver will be required to report to management on site and communicate if delays are expected. The University reserves the right to review the delivery date at any point throughout the duration of the contract. Storage for the linen outside the above-mentioned periods to be provided by the supplier, this consists of 1200 sets of linen.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-886f9c3d-fa43-4528-a9bd-b56609ed88ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79410dcb-44ec-4efd-a9b4-a73a3177a829
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

19231000 - Linen

63121100 - Storage services

98311100 - Laundry-management services

98311200 - Laundry-operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 1 Mar 2027 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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