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Provision of Laundry and Linen Services

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

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21 Apr 2026 at 08:45

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17 Apr 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria has procured a contract for Laundry & Linen Services, specifically focusing on sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. The tender was initiated without prior publication in line with the legal framework CELEX 32014L0024 and falls outside the scope of regular directives. The procurement method was limited through further competition of the YPO Framework. Active contracts have been awarded with the latest updates documented on 21 April 2026, following the signature of agreements on 17 April 2026. The service provision will encompass collection, laundering, and delivery of laundry, including custody blankets and uniform items throughout the UKC region, particularly within sites under the Northumbria Police Force area. The contract was awarded to Elis UK Ltd, with a signed value of £150,000 and extending for a contract period of 720 days.

Businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those offering laundry and linen solutions, would find significant growth opportunities in this contract, especially due to the expansive 1440-day contract period covered under Lot 1 for servicing the regional needs of the Northumbria Police Force. Large-scale service providers like Elis UK Ltd, who are already engaged, demonstrate the suitability of established firms with capabilities in handling substantial logistics and service delivery across multiple sites. This procurement presents strategic entry points for companies aiming to leverage public law frameworks to secure long-term service contracts in the public safety domain. The process exemplifies how established frameworks, such as the YPO Framework, can be utilised to facilitate selective competition for public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Laundry and Linen Services

Notice Description

Laundry and Linen Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The collection, laundering and delivery of laundry for the force- to include Custody blankets and items of uniform

Procurement Information

Further competition of YPO Framework 1204- original Contract Notice: 2024/S 000-009282 and Award Notice: 2024/S 000-030543

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035897-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,704 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELIS

Further Information

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