Planning

Linen and Laundry Services

MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Linen and Laundry Services," is being organised by the Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust with Health Trust Europe acting as the procuring entity. The project falls under the industry category of facilities management services and is located in the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, with the procurement notice published on 22nd May 2025, this process is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2030. Future procurement announcements are expected by 1st September 2025. The procurement method is structured to accommodate above-threshold services, providing comprehensive laundry and linen services, including linen hire, washing, finishing, and transportation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as they are deemed suitable to compete. Companies specialising in facilities management, particularly those with expertise in large-scale or healthcare-focused laundry services, would be well-positioned to partake. The contract offers a stable, multi-year engagement that can contribute to sustained business growth and the expansion into public sector frameworks. By participating in this tender, businesses can establish themselves within the public healthcare supply chain, thus opening avenues for future contracts and partnerships within the sector.

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Notice Title

Linen and Laundry Services

Notice Description

"Laundry and linen Services including collection, wash, finish, return and linen hire. The service includes processing (wash and finish), transportation (collection and return) and linen hire (Inc. Mops) service. Service Requirements include: * A linen hire service. * Processing (wash and finish) service for hired linen and/ or Participating Authority's owned linen. * Linen and laundry transportation (collection and delivery) service to and from Participating Authority site locations/ designated pick up and drop off points. * Express Service (collection, wash, finish, and return) for Participating Authority's owned linen where requested. * Any other product or service that is determined to be within scope of linen and laundry services "

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051cf9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024587-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

HEALTH TRUST EUROPE

Contact Name
Customer Care
Contact Email
customercare@htepg.com
Contact Phone
+448458875000, 01268 524900

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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