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Laundry Services

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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01 Dec 2025 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham has completed a public procurement process for laundry services under the tender ID ENV 05. The procurement focused on securing a provider to handle laundry collection and laundering of clothing for the Durham Constabulary. This tender involved a below-threshold limited competition method and resulted in an active contract awarded to ELIS UK Limited, a large supplier in the services industry category. This contract, with a gross value of £192,000, commenced on 1st December 2025 and is set to run until 30th November 2027, with possible extensions up to 2029. The services will be executed in the UKC14 region, including Durham, and specifically aim to maintain the constabulary’s operational requirements.

The awarded contract for laundry services presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in efficient logistical and operational service provisions. Companies adept in managing service contracts and capable of handling large-scale laundry operations could benefit from similar future tenders. This procurement highlights the growing prospects for businesses involved in niche service sectors to partner with public authorities and gain substantial contracts, fostering business growth through reliable service delivery and long-term contractual relationships with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Laundry Services

Notice Description

Durham Constabulary has conducted a below-threshold limited competition tender for a contractor to provide laundry services for collecting and laundering clothing utilised by the force.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078550-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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