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Laundry Services

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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26 Jun 2023 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has recently awarded a contract for Laundry Services through an open procurement procedure. The contract covers a range of buildings on its Canterbury Campus and involves the Housekeeping, Catering, Sport, and Bioscience departments. The contract value is £71,883, and the service provider, Raxwell Ltd t/a Greenwich Linen Services, is responsible for providing high-quality laundry services. The contract period spans from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for service providers in the laundry industry to engage with the University of Kent. Businesses with expertise in laundry-collection, laundry-management, and laundry-operation services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The University seeks a reliable and responsive service provider who can meet their stringent quality control requirements. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the tender deadlines and the specified contract period for successful participation in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Laundry Services

Notice Description

The University of Kent requires a Laundry Service for a number of buildings based on its Canterbury Campus. This service will be mainly for the University's Housekeeping department but will also include the Catering, Sport and Bioscience departments who will have a smaller service requirement. The successful Service Provider shall supply all necessary labour, materials and equipment to provide a complete, reliable and responsive service and all costs are deemed to be included within these tender documents. The Service Provider's operatives shall be fully trained and competent to undertake the necessary tasks relating to this Service and other contract requirements. The laundry service must be of a high standard incorporating all the necessary quality control checks throughout the process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0757dcc-b242-4df8-9d93-e48b8b9736d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ada8ffff-100c-4ace-b609-4d6771dbb9f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

98311100 - Laundry-management services

98311200 - Laundry-operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,883 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,883 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Max Hubbard
Contact Email
m.hubbard@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01227823061

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY, KENT
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAXWELL LTD T/A GREENWICH LINEN SERVICES

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