Planning

Washing Machines in Hostels

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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Planning

27 Aug 2025 at 08:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Washing Machines in Hostels," aimed at providing commercial washing and dryer machines to residents at three hostel sites within the borough. This procurement, under the category of goods, focuses on the provision and maintenance of laundry services for approximately 338 flats. While this process is currently not an invitation to tender, the borough is engaging in preliminary market engagement to inform its service specification. Interested providers should submit their response by 8th September 2025, with further notices anticipated by 17th September 2025. The contract, expected to start on 1st January 2026, will span five years, concluding at the end of 2030. This engagement is facilitated by the buying authority's aim to share profits from this popular income-generating service.

This initiative presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in commercial washing machines and services, especially those experienced in working within temporary accommodation and with vulnerable residents. The long-term contract period offers stable revenue potential, making this an attractive prospect for suppliers capable of managing and operating the service on a 24/7 basis. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports their involvement. Companies interested in participating should have sufficient resources to maintain the equipment and engage effectively with residents. This engagement is set to lay the groundwork for future procurement, offering a foothold for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public authority contracts within Greater London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Washing Machines in Hostels

Notice Description

The Council outsources laundry services that provides commercial washing and dryer machines to residents at 3 Hostel sites all based within the London Borough of Croydon.

Planning Information

Market Appraisal for Washing Machine Contract in Hostels The Council outsources laundry services that provides commercial washing and dryer machines to residents at 3 Hostel sites all based within the London Borough of Croydon. The hostels are general needs accommodation for single people and families. Provision is required for 338 flats in total across all 3 sites. The current provision is approx. 15 washing machines and 15 dryers. This is a popular, income-generating service where the Council will receive a share of profits. This is not an invitation to tender exercise. This is a pre-market engagement to invite potential Suppliers who have experience in working with local authorities to take part in this preliminary exercise to help inform the Council on the development of our service specification. The long term strategy is to re-procure this service for a minimum 5-year renewal contract. See the following questions to be given to the market: 1. Do you have any experience in supplying and operating in a temporary accommodation environment? 2. Do you have any experience in working in an environment with vulnerable residents? 3. Are you an experienced provider of Commercial Washing Machines & Commercial dryers? 4. Is there sufficient resource to manage the service and engage with residents to manage the 15 washing machines and 15 dryers on a 24/7 basis? 5. How long would it take you to source these machines? 6. What payment methods do you use for your machines? 7. How often do you service your machines? 8. How long will the warranty be for the machines? What is the expected life for these machines? 9. In the event of a required repair, what is the normal timeframe? 10. Do you consider a 5 year contract to be sufficient for this type of contract; if not what contract would you recommend? What impact would this have on any profit/revenue share? Interested providers are invited to send a detailed expression of interest in response to the questions on Intend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051444-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42716120 - Washing machines

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
Rosa Cano
Contact Email
rosa.cano@croydon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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