Planning

Linen and Laundry Services

KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for Linen and Laundry Services, classified under laundry-operation services (CPV 98311200). This anticipated contract is in the planning stage, with a projected start on 1st October 2025 and an end on 30th September 2028, including a potential extension until 2030. The process is for services above the threshold, with a value capped at £5,760,000. The contract pertains to locations in Kettering and Northampton, UK, representing the public authority within the central government. Key dates to note include 20th May 2025 for the planning documentation publication and 1st July 2025 as the future notice date. The procurement process is being conducted under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement opportunity is ideally suited for businesses specialising in linen supply and laundry services, particularly those experienced in handling contracts with large hospital networks. The substantial contract value offers significant growth prospects for companies with the capacity to meet large-scale service demands. By engaging in this tender, such businesses could strengthen their market presence within the public sector and establish long-term collaborations with esteemed NHS trusts, enhancing both their portfolio and operational capacity.

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Notice Title

Linen and Laundry Services

Notice Description

Supply of Linen and Laundry Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051965
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023448-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

98311200 - Laundry-operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

Contact Name
Laura Greatorex
Contact Email
laura.greatorex@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01536491728

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8UZ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

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