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KMMH, KCHFT, MCH - Linen and Laundry Services

KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST

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Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, along with the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust and Medway Community Healthcare, are currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for Linen and Laundry Services. The procurement, initiated on 17th October 2025, is aimed at maintaining a consistent supply of clean linen at various NHS properties within regions UKJ41 and UKJ45. With a budget estimate of £2,400,000, the procurement follows an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 12:00 GMT on 28th November 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and potentially extend up to March 2031, contingent on performance.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial laundry and linen services, especially those with experience in managing healthcare materials. As the procurement expects a high standard of service to meet the requirements of healthcare environments, companies that have previously demonstrated excellence in quality and can offer innovative solutions in social value and sustainability are likely to be competitive. With a focus on price (60%), quality (30%), and social value (10%), the tender process is designed to reward firms that can deliver value beyond the cost, making it an appealing prospect for established service providers looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector across the UKJ regions.

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Notice Title

KMMH, KCHFT, MCH - Linen and Laundry Services

Notice Description

Kent & Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is acting as the lead organisation in collaboration with Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust and Medway Community Healthcare (collectively the "Contracting Authorities"), to invite tenders for the provision of Linen & Laundry Services. The Contracting Authorities are procuring this contract following the 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 will be awarding 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: kmpt.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: kmpt.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: kmpt.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/066308-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-03-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kmpt.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9PH
Post Town
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
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

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