Tender

Linen & Laundry Services

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

26 Jan 2024 at 12:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has issued a tender for Linen & Laundry Services under the main procurement category of services. The tender aims to provide laundry and storage of bedding linen services to support the University's conference and bed and breakfast accommodation services. The procurement involves a contract period of 3 years with optional 2 yearly increments. The tender deadline for submission is February 21, 2024.

This tender by the University of Exeter presents opportunities for businesses involved in linen, laundry, and storage services. Companies with a focus on sustainable practices and innovative solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. The University emphasizes sustainability considerations and seeks suppliers that can offer solutions to reduce water and energy consumption, avoid harmful chemicals, and promote social value. The procurement process is at the open stage and involves electronic and written submissions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Linen & Laundry Services

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision of laundry and storage of bedding linen services to support the University of Exeter in offering conference and bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation through Events Exeter. The specified timeframes include four weeks during the Easter holidays and twelve weeks during the summer holidays. The University plans to utilise its own stock of linen and does not intend to purchase or rent additional items from the supplier unless existing stock becomes lost or damaged. The selected supplier should provide facilities for storing University-owned linen outside of holiday periods. Sustainability considerations play a significant role in this requirement. We require minimum of 3 deliveries and collections per week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. There may be times when more frequent collections are needed depending on demand.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is for the provision of laundry and storage of bedding linen services to support the University of Exeter in offering conference and bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation through Events Exeter. The specified timeframes include four weeks during the Easter holidays and twelve weeks during the summer holidays. The University plans to utilise its own stock of linen and does not intend to purchase or rent additional items from the supplier unless existing stock becomes lost or damaged. The selected supplier should provide facilities for storing University-owned linen outside of holiday periods. Sustainability considerations play a significant role in this requirement. The University seeks innovative solutions that demonstrate sustainable development, for example, by reducing water and energy consumptions, avoiding the use of harmful chemicals and enhancing social value. We require minimum of 3 deliveries and collections per week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. There may be times when more frequent collections are needed depending on demand. Deliveries will need to be scheduled between 9am and 1pm and the delivery site will be agreed prior to vacation. Driver will be required to report to management on site and communicate if delays are expected. The University reserves the right to review the delivery date at any point throughout the duration of the contract. Storage for the linen outside the above-mentioned periods to be provided by the supplier, this consists of 1200 sets of linen. Additional information: Attached as document

Renewal: 2 yearly increments optional following the initial 3 year contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0434e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002728-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

19231000 - Linen

63121100 - Storage services

98311100 - Laundry-management services

98311200 - Laundry-operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Jo Tudor
Contact Email
j.i.tudor@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723333

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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