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Laundry Services

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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26 Aug 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham recently concluded a public procurement process for laundry services, which progressed to the award stage on 26th August 2025. This process involved a below-threshold limited competition tender, inviting proposals to support the Durham and Darlington area. The successful supplier, ELIS UK LIMITED, is set to commence services on 15th September 2025, with the contract initially running until 14th September 2027. The procurement falls under the services category, with an option for renewal and potential service extension until September 2029. Located primarily in Durham, the procurement initiative adheres to the UK's new Procurement Act, benefitting from a structured approach tailored to the needs of the sub-central government sector.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the laundry and dry-cleaning industry, particularly those positioned to provide comprehensive laundry solutions and services across specific regions. Large-scale companies with capacity and efficiency to meet public authority needs, like ELIS UK LIMITED, typically have an advantage in this type of procurement setting. Other businesses aiming to expand their portfolio by servicing public sector clients can look towards similar competitive opportunities where specialised services are required, particularly within regulated service provision frameworks. The procurement's contractual flexibility, including optionality on linen rental services, allows for potential business growth avenues within established agreements.

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Notice Title

Laundry Services

Notice Description

The force have completed a below-threshold limited competition ITT under the new Procurement act and wish to use this award to commence the voluntary standstill period. This contract is for a single service provider who is able to support the local force area of Durham and Darlington with the provision of laundry services. The Contract Term shall be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by a further 2 x 12 Month extension. The anticipated commencement date of the Contract is 15th September 2025 until 14th September 2027 with option to extend for 2 x 12 month period until a maximum of 14th September 2029 however the start date is subject to change following implementation discussions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051163-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

42716000 - Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@durham.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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