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WMFS Laundry Service_2025-2028

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

31 Mar 2026 at 15:52

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority has initiated a contracting process for its laundry services, spanning 2025 to 2028, with an amendment dated 31st March 2026 to provide additional weekly services. The authority, located in Birmingham, seeks to expand cleaning services across 41 sites. The contracting process commenced with a tender phase, evolving into an award and contract stage, utilising a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified as laundry-collection services, positioned within the UK region. The contract amendment became effective on 1st April 2026, with a gross contract value of £226,035.6.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laundry services, facilities management, and cleaning services to enhance their profiles through consistent service delivery across a sizable scope. Large-scale suppliers, such as those experienced in servicing multiple sites, are particularly well-suited to compete in this process. Businesses capable of offering reliable collection and delivery services can benefit from the ongoing demand at the West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority, leveraging the extended contract duration and potential renewal options to establish long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

WMFS Laundry Service_2025-2028

Notice Description

Provision of a reliable and consistent Laundry Rental Service including weekly collection and delivery of Items (Flatware) and Workwear. 1,700 Bath Towels, 1,800 Tea Towels and 145 Apron Stock in rotation across all 41 WMFS Sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029991-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£188,363 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 3 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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