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ENHT - Linen & Laundry Services

EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST

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25 Feb 2026 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust has awarded a contract for Linen and Laundry Services under the industry category of linen, through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (DPS), reference LPP/2021/006. This contract spans a period from February 2026 to January 2029, with potential for two additional 12-month extensions. All activities will take place at the Trust's locations in the United Kingdom, specifically with deliveries to postal code SG1 4AB. The contract has reached the award stage, as confirmed on 26 January 2026, with values disclosed as £3,340,000 for the awarded agreement.

This tender highlights significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in linen and laundry services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly suited to compete and perform under this agreement. The involvement of large-scale entities, like the supplier ELIS UK LIMITED, underscores the contract’s potential scale and scope. Such projects offer avenues for bolstering client portfolios and extending service offerings within the healthcare sector, especially targeting NHS Trusts. Businesses engaged in logistics or specialised service delivery may find valuable entry points into the public sector through this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ENHT - Linen & Laundry Services

Notice Description

Linen and Laundry Services at the East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust. This contract was tendered via the LPP, Linen and Laundry Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), Ref: LPP/2021/006. A 3 year contract with 2 x 12 month optional extensions. Additional information: Linen and Laundry Services at the East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust. This contract was tendered via the LPP, Linen and Laundry Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), Ref: LPP/2021/006. A 3 year contract with 2 x 12 month optional extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12820532-35d4-491c-9c96-8cf4701a4c91
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

CPV Codes

19231000 - Linen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,340,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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