Award

Managed Launderette Service

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jun 2025 at 11:17

Tender

26 Mar 2025 at 10:04

TenderUpdate

26 Mar 2025 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has successfully completed an open procurement process for a Managed Launderette Service, with the contract awarded to WASHCO. The contract is valued at approximately £672,000 and was signed on 12th June 2025. The initiative aims to enhance laundry-management services on the Canterbury campus, which operates round-the-clock, all year round. The procurement falls under the services category, and the procurement stage is marked as 'complete', with the initial planning dates having been set from 1st August 2025 to 30th September 2030. The main industry category is laundry-management services, and the University sought suppliers capable of managing multi-site operations, delivering high-quality services and exceptional customer service. The procurement location is in the UK South East, specifically in Canterbury, Kent.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laundry-management services to expand their operations by leveraging modernisation and innovation in launderette services. Companies with capabilities in implementing advanced technological solutions, such as contactless payment systems and innovative user experiences, would find themselves well-suited to succeed in such tenders. SMEs, in particular, can benefit from engaging with public sector contracts that require swift adaptation to new service models and high customer service standards. The open procedure allowed for fair competition, receiving several digital submissions, which signifies a significant interest from qualified businesses in the sector.

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Notice Title

Managed Launderette Service

Notice Description

The University is seeking a supplier with the experience to deliver to multi-site operations to undertake the delivery of managed launderette services on the Canterbury campus. They must share a passion for delivering a high-quality launderette service along with exemplary levels of customer service. The University has a 52-week residential year as well as a busy conference period during the summer months (mid July to early September). The supplier will be required to provide a service for students and staff and any conference activity on the Canterbury campus. The launderettes will be in operation for 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a supplier with the experience to deliver to multi-site operations to undertake the delivery of managed launderette services on the Canterbury campus. They must share a passion for delivering a high-quality launderette service along with exemplary levels of customer service. The University has a 52-week residential year as well as a busy conference period during the summer months (mid July to early September). The supplier will be required to provide a service for students and staff and any conference activity on the Canterbury campus. The launderettes will be in operation for 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The University seeks a supplier who can be innovative with investments in modernisation of laundry provision, user experience, and adoption of new and creative service methods. The supplier should offer a first class, modern service to students utilising contactless payment systems, effective maintenance management and exceptional customer service. The University is seeking a seamless transition from the existing contract to the new contract. It is important that some launderettes on campus shall remain operational throughout the course of the works for use by any remaining students and conference delegates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032555-2025
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

51 - Installation services (except software)

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

51543400 - Installation services of laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

98311100 - Laundry-management services

98311200 - Laundry-operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£672,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Jacqueline Erasin
Contact Email
j.erasin@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1227827669

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
TLJ South East (England), TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WASHCO

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