Award

Laundry Services

BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

20 Feb 2026 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for Laundry Services, which falls under the services industry category, specifically Laundry-operation services. This contract, valued at £1,500,000, was directly awarded to Express Linen Services Limited, taking advantage of the SBS framework SBS10503 due to time constraints. The procurement process was limited, bypassing the usual call for competition, and aims to provide laundry services for a period of 12 months while the Trust prepares to go out to tender. Key dates include the contract being signed on the 20th of February 2026, and the delivery location is within Blackpool, UKD42 region.

This direct award creates significant opportunities for businesses in the laundry services industry, particularly those already engaged in public sector contracts or those familiar with working under framework agreements. Firms that possess efficient service delivery and can operate within tight timeframes would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities as the Trust plans to re-tender the contract after the initial 12-month period. The use of streamlined procurement methods highlights the potential for businesses to build relationships with public sector organisations and secure substantial contracts without competing in a full tender process.

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Notice Title

Laundry Services

Notice Description

Laundry Services for BTH for 12 months whilst the Trust go to tender.<br/>Contract award to incumbent provider via the compliant route SBS Framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award Against SBS Framework for Laundry Services for a period of 12 months

Procurement Information

Direct award to the incumbent provider for 12month period. In that time the trust will be going out to tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015481-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98311200 - Laundry-operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY3 8NR
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Layton
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPRESS LINEN SERVICES

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