This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2026 at 16:55

Award

23 Mar 2026 at 16:19

Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, in collaboration with Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust and Medway Community Healthcare, has concluded an open procedure resulting in the award of a linen and laundry services contract to Salisbury Trading Limited. This procurement process was conducted under the Procurement Act 2023, adhering to its Standing Financial Instructions. The scope of the awarded contract includes the provision of clean linen, collection and processing of used linen, and repairs to linen and uniforms. The contract is active and commenced on 1st May 2026, running until 30th April 2029, with an option to extend up to a maximum of two additional years, making the total duration potentially five years. The delivery locations are within the UKJ4 and UKJ41 regions, covering Maidstone and Ashford, and reflects the procurement's main service category, laundry-management and hospital linen services.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses in the textile maintenance and management industry, particularly those specialising in healthcare environments. Companies proficient in delivering high-quality linen services around the clock could find this contract beneficial. As the awarded supplier, Salisbury Trading Limited, an SME, exemplifies the capacity for smaller businesses to compete successfully in this sector. For businesses keen on expanding their client base within the public health sector, engaging with such procurement opportunities could lead to steady business growth and enhanced market exposure.

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Notice Title

KMMH, KCHFT, MCH - Linen and Laundry Services

Notice Description

Kent & Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, acting as the lead organisation in collaboration with Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust and Medway Community Healthcare (collectively the "Contracting Authorities"), has awarded a contract for the provision of Linen & Laundry Services. The Contracting Authorities awarded this contract following the conclusion of an Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and the its Standing Financial Instructions. The supplier will provide a fully inclusive Linen and Laundry Service to deliver the following: * Provision of Clean Linen to point of use (department and ward level); * Collection and processing of Used Linen from point of use (department and ward level); and * Repairs and alterations to Linen and uniforms The Linen and Laundry Service shall be provided ensuring that there is an adequate supply of Linen available at each of the relevant properties, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. A high standard is required for our patients, visitors and staff to reflect the requirements of the client, the care quality commission (CQC) and NHS Patient lead assessments of the care environment (PLACE). The Contracting Authorities awarded one joint Contract for the provision of all services detailed in its Specification. Please note that Medway Community Healthcare is not a public authority, and it is therefore not possible to provide their details within the "Contracting Authorities" section of this notice as they do not have an account on the Central Digital Platform. We have therefore provided the full details below: Contracting Authorities: 1. Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZR-1968-PDPD Priority house, Hermitage Lane Maidstone Kent ME16 9PH United Kingdom Email: kmmh.procurement@nhs.net Website: https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk/ Region: UKJ46 - West Kent Organisation type: Public authority - central government 2. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVC-1716-LBDJ Trinity House, 110 - 120 Upper Pemberton, Ashford TN25 4AZ United Kingdom Email: kmmh.procurement@nhs.net Website: https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent Organisation type: Public authority - central government 3. Medway Community Healthcare Public Procurement Organisation Number: N/A 21 Bailey Drive, Gillingham Business Park Gillingham ME8 0PZ United Kingdom Email: kmmh.procurement@nhs.net Website: https://www.medwaycommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/ Region: UKJ41 - Medway Organisation type: Community Interest Company

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract term may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of two (2) years, subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Contracting Authorities. The duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ced1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042159-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

39291000 - Laundry supplies

39512000 - Bed linen

39518000 - Hospital linen

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

98311100 - Laundry-management services

98311200 - Laundry-operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,036,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,036,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-03-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Additional Buyers

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
ME16 9PH
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent, TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Salisbury Trading Limited

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