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QUB/2447/23 Contract for Supply of Linen Hire and Laundry Services

Queen's University Belfast

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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18 Dec 2023 at 16:56

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Tender

17 Oct 2023 at 10:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Queen's University Belfast has awarded a contract for the supply of linen hire and laundry services, with a total value of £500,000. The procurement process has been completed, and Valet Laundry Services Ltd has been selected as the supplier. The contracting process aimed to fulfil the university's need for laundry and linen services primarily for accommodation and campus food services. The contract, titled "QUB/2447/23 Contract for Supply of Linen Hire and Laundry Services," falls under the services category within the Laundry-management services industry. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 18th December 2023 in Belfast, United Kingdom.

This contract for linen hire and laundry services presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laundry-management services to compete and expand their operations. SMEs in the linen and laundry industry can find growth prospects through participating in similar tender processes. The contract, with a total value of £500,000, offers a substantial opportunity for suppliers to establish long-term relationships with Queen's University Belfast. Companies that can ensure timely and quality service delivery, particularly in the laundering of bedding, towels, napkins, and tablecloths, are well-suited to engage in such procurement processes. The open procedure followed in this tender allows fair competition, providing a level playing field for suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QUB/2447/23 Contract for Supply of Linen Hire and Laundry Services

Notice Description

Queen's requires an Economic Operator(s) to provide a laundry and linen hire service primarily to Queen's Accommodation and Campus Food and Drink. This will include the laundry of bedding (single/twin/double sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers), and towels. Laundry services are required across Queen's Schools and Directorates. For the majority of areas this will involve the laundering of a small number of items on an ad hoc basis. Examples include the laundering of curtains and laboratory coats. Students and staff may also use the dry-cleaning service for their clothes on an ad hoc basis.With regards to Campus Food and Drink, there is the requirement to hire quality linen including napkins and tablecloths in order to service catering and hospitality within the University. The number of items required to be hired will vary, depending on the number of events scheduled and linen orders are usually placed a week in advance. These services will also be available to Queen's Schools a

Lot Information

Lot 1

Queen's requires an Economic Operator(s) to provide a laundry and linen hire service primarily to Queen's Accommodation and Campus Food and Drink. This will include the laundry of bedding (single/twin/double sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers), and towels. Laundry services are required across Queen's Schools and Directorates. For the majority of areas this will involve the laundering of a small number of items on an ad hoc basis. Examples include the laundering of curtains and laboratory coats. Students and staff may also use the dry-cleaning service for their clothes on an ad hoc basis.With regards to Campus Food and Drink, there is the requirement to hire quality linen including napkins and tablecloths in order to service catering and hospitality within the University. The number of items required to be hired will vary, depending on the number of events scheduled and linen orders are usually placed a week in advance. These services will also be available to Queen's Schools and Directorates. The successful Economic Operator must be able to supply sufficient linen stock on time to meet demands.

Options: 1 year, with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months

Renewal: 1 year, with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040c97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037187-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

39513000 - Table linen

39514000 - Toilet and kitchen linen

42716000 - Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

98311100 - Laundry-management services

98311200 - Laundry-operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Valet Laundry Services Ltd

Further Information

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