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The Provision of Laundry & Linen Services

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 11:50

Tender

13 May 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by The City of Liverpool College involves the provision of laundry and linen services, primarily aimed at its School of Hospitality & Catering. Located at the Duke Street centre in Liverpool, the college operates three training kitchens and four realistic working environments, including a student café, bakery, restaurant kitchen, and restaurant. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using an open competition method, classified as a below-threshold procurement. The contract, which was awarded on 11th September 2025 to Liverpool Community Launderette Ltd t/a Kitty's Launderette, is valued at £15,000, with a total potential value of £18,000 when including extensions. The contract is set to run until 31st July 2028, with the possibility of extending for up to two additional one-year periods, potentially lasting until July 2030.

This laundry and linen services contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laundry management services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Liverpool region. Given the emphasis on quality, price, added value, and corporate responsibility, businesses that excel in these areas stand a competitive chance. With a consistent workflow that includes the laundering of various uniforms and linens, this contract allows for steady business growth. The nature of the service, involving weekly pickups and returns, ensures recurring business and a stable relationship with the college, making it an attractive prospect for potential suppliers looking to expand their market presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Laundry & Linen Services

Notice Description

The School of Hospitality & Catering at The City of Liverpool College are awarding a 3-year contract (plus the option to extend for 2 x 1 years) for the laundry and linen service. There are many items that need to be laundered such as baker's tops, chef jackets, aprons, white coats, napkins, neckties and hats. The School is based at our Duke Street centre and our operation consists of 3 training kitchens, and 4 realistic working environments (student cafe, bakery, restaurant kitchen and restaurant) We opted against preliminary market engagement as we understood the College's requirements, and did not need to test the market.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The College has decided to add the option to extend for 2 x 1 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051248
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055797-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98311100 - Laundry-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
payments@liv-coll.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
THE LEARNING EXCHANGE, LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 9DW
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Canning
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVERPOOL COMMUNITY LAUNDERETTE LTD T/A KITTY'S LAUNDERETTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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