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WHHT - Linen and Laundry Services

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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26 Feb 2025 at 10:47

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26 Feb 2025 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract for Linen and Laundry Services, classified under Laundry-management services (CPV code: 98311100), to Elis UK Ltd. The procurement, undertaken via a call-off from the LPP Linen and Laundry Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, spans the East of England with the main delivery address having the postal code WD18 0HB. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract set to commence on April 1, 2025, and conclude on March 31, 2028. The total value of the contract is GBP 9,000,000, with the minimum value initially set at GBP 5,000,000. The tender process was selective, and the tender deadline was October 2, 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs, despite the contract being awarded to a large supplier. Companies specialising in laundry and linen management services, particularly those with existing partnerships or experience in NHS or healthcare service provision, would find such contracts highly lucrative. The long-term contract spanning three years ensures a steady revenue stream, thus benefiting businesses capable of offering high-quality, reliable services. Ensuring compliance with the dynamic purchasing system used in the procurement process can also position businesses favourably for future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHHT - Linen and Laundry Services

Notice Description

Contract for Linen and Laundry Services at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (WHHT). Tendered under Public Contracts Regulations 2015 via the LPP Linen and Laundry Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - ref LPP/2021/006.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2c75ed0-d91f-47fe-9cfd-339b4a0bce5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d408de-4c5f-4548-947d-95ec81d77f87
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98311100 - Laundry-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX NHS PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Alex Trollope
Contact Email
alex.trollope@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07766160105

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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