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Laundry & Linen Service

KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 Apr 2026 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, sought a "Laundry & Linen Service" under the category of services. The geographical focus is the UKF2 region, with the Kettering local area prominently featured. The process reached the Award stage as of 29 April 2026, following an active contract signing on 15 April 2026. The procurement method was "limited," implying an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, compliant with the terms of CCS Laundry and Linen Services RM6331 Lot 1c framework. The project encompasses a five-year daily service across multiple sites, with an optional two-year extension.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for large-scale companies equipped to handle extensive, daily linen services across healthcare facilities in the UKF2 region. ELIS UK LIMITED was selected due to their capacity to deliver the required service, demonstrating proficiency in quality and social value alongside competitive pricing. Businesses with substantial capacity and a similar focus on service quality and social responsibility may find lucrative prospects in such procurement exercises, stimulating growth and contributing to enhanced health sector support.

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Notice Title

Laundry & Linen Service

Notice Description

Linen and Laundry service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Daily Linen and Laundry service across KGH, NGH and NHFT sites for 5 years

Options: 2 x 12 months extension (optional)

Procurement Information

contract awarded under CCS Laundry and Linen Services RM6331 Lot 1c in accordance with the framework's Terms and conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068df4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039176-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
£17,233,550 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 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
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8UZ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELIS

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