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01 Jul 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Laundry & Linen Services" was undertaken by United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust in Lincoln, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under the CPV code 98311200 for laundry-operation services, passes through the award stage as of 1st July 2026. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 4th February 2026 and the contract period scheduled from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027. The awarded contract was valued at £2,500,000 with ELIS UK LIMITED identified as the supplier.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laundry and linen services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale operations. While the current contract is noted for its scale, which may not align with SMEs or VCSEs criteria, it signifies the potential for similar or future tenders within the public health sector. Companies experienced in providing comprehensive laundry services will find such opportunities especially beneficial for establishing long-term relationships within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Laundry & Linen Services

Notice Description

Laundry & Linen Services Additional information: Laundry & Linen Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3577949-a0a2-4d69-bd8e-b61586aa6b22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de8a3811-80eb-441e-80ed-c7a4b47165c1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98311200 - Laundry-operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,937,229 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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