Planning

WHC - Laundry service of towels within its hair & beauty department

WEST HERTS COLLEGE

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Planning

05 Dec 2024 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

West Herts College is planning a tender process for the provision of laundry services specifically for washing towels and bed sheets in its hair & beauty departments. Located in Hertfordshire, the service encompasses the collection, washing, drying, and return of the towels to the College at WD17 3EZ. The tender, classified under Laundry-collection services (CPV code 98311000), is currently in the planning stage. Key opportunities will commence from the 1st of August 2025, and the contract spans over an initial 12 months with options to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods each.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laundry services to grow by demonstrating their capacity to meet the College’s needs cost-effectively. Ideal candidates include companies that have strong business quality standards, relevant accreditations, and proven experience in similar services. By successfully securing this contract, businesses can expand their client base within the educational sector, ensuring long-term business growth. Companies are encouraged to register their interest via multiquote.com and participate in the selection questionnaire process to compete for this valuable contract.

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Notice Title

WHC - Laundry service of towels within its hair & beauty department

Notice Description

West Herts College requires a service to wash towels and bed sheets within its hair & beauty departments

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will require a collection and drop off service to WD17 3EZ. The College will supply the towels and these will be collected, washed, dryed and returned to the College by a single contractor. At present, we have a supplier managing the service but require costs to ensure value for money is being achieved. The towels range from hand towels right up to bath sheets.

Options: 36 month(s) from the commencement date, with 12 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c268
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039168-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST HERTS COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.doree@westherts.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1923812000

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD1 3EZ
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

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