Planning

Linen Laundering Service

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 10:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has announced a planned procurement process for a Linen Laundering Service, categorised under laundry-management services. This initiative, identified with the tender ID ESNEFT3251, falls under the services industry category and is set in Colchester, United Kingdom. The current stage of this process is in planning, with a communication update expected by 1st October 2026. The contract, once awarded, will commence on 1st October 2027 and will run until 30th September 2029, providing a robust timeline for potential service providers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laundry and linen services to expand their operations by partnering with a reputable public authority. Companies with a proven track record in managing large-scale laundry services and the capability to meet the NHS's rigorous standards will find this an excellent opportunity for growth. The provision of reliable and high-quality laundering solutions will be essential for successful bidding, making this an ideal contract for established businesses in the logistics and cleaning sectors looking to secure long-term engagements with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Linen Laundering Service

Notice Description

Provision of Linen and Laundry Service ESNEFT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048543-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98311100 - Laundry-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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