Tender

Linen & Laundry Services

PROGRESS HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Progress Housing Group Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Leyland, United Kingdom, is seeking services in the Linen & Laundry industry. The tender, titled "Linen & Laundry Services," is currently at the tender stage and invites bids until the deadline on 11th February 2026. The contract encompasses high-quality linen hire and laundry services for accommodation facilities, aiming to enhance guest experience and operational efficiency. The procurement method is an open competition, with the contract valued at £84,000, excluding VAT. The intended contract period is from 6th April 2026 to 5th April 2029, with the option to extend for an additional two years. Interested bidders should note that the procurement emphasizes technical and quality criteria, along with cost considerations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the textile and laundry services sector, particularly those specialising in linen hire, laundering, and sanitisation. Companies capable of supplying laundry bags, linen fabrics, and textile household articles would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability for the contract. With an emphasis on both quality service provision and cost-efficiency, businesses with a robust operational model for managing ongoing laundry services and maintaining high service standards stand to benefit significantly from this contract. This is an exceptional opportunity for companies looking to expand their offerings within the UK market, leveraging the potential for an extended contract period to secure long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Linen & Laundry Services

Notice Description

The Contract is for the provision of providing high-quality linen hire and outsourced laundry services for accommodation facilities, ensuring improved guest experience and operational efficiency. These services will include the hire of linen, including duvets, pillowcases, bed sheets, and towels. These services will also involve a weekly collection of used linen from designated sites, professional laundering, sanitisation, quality checks and a return delivery of clean linen on a scheduled weekly basis. Bidders should refer to the Specification at Appendix 1 for further details of Progress Housing Group's requirements and the Services that the successful Bidder will be required to provide under the Contract. Bidders are strongly encouraged to review the Specification in detail to gain a full understanding of the proposed Contract and Progress Housing Group's requirements. The Contract will be for a period of 3 years with a possibility to extend up to a further 2 years. (subject to the rights of termination contained in the Contract).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: + 2 year extension available after initial 3 year contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060297
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001776-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

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

42 - Industrial machinery

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

18935000 - Laundry bags

19230000 - Linen fabrics

39291000 - Laundry supplies

39510000 - Textile household articles

42716000 - Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

42717000 - Linen ironing and folding equipment

98310000 - Washing and dry-cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROGRESS HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Sam Barker
Contact Email
procurement@progressgroup.org.uk
Contact Phone
+447866792454

Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR25 2LW
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Leyland Central
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

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