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RHUL-26024 Procurement of Uniforms and laundry

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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06 May 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "RHUL-26024 Procurement of Uniforms and Laundry" has been awarded by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, located in Egham, South East, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the industry category of Laundry-collection services with a contract value of £27,008. The procurement stage is completed, with the contract awarded to Elis UK. This contract, facilitated through the NHS Shared Business Services Framework, initiates on 10 March 2026 and is set to conclude by 9 March 2029. The procurement method used was specified as "Other," indicating a bespoke approach, likely suitable as per the framework requirements.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth in the services sector, particularly for businesses providing laundry and uniform services. Though this specific contract was not deemed suitable for SMEs or voluntary and community social enterprises, large companies like Elis UK are well poised to capitalise on such framework agreements. Businesses with the capability to manage high-volume and long-term service contracts should consider similar opportunities in the public sector to expand their portfolios within this region and service category.

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Notice Title

RHUL-26024 Procurement of Uniforms and laundry

Notice Description

Awarded to Elis UK For Lease and Laundry of Kitchen Uniforms via the NHS Shared Business Services Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ccaf9a-71ba-4267-89a0-cab3949bc86a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,008 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,008 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELIS

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