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18 Jun 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Mortuary Laundry Services" has been conducted by the West Northamptonshire Council, a regional authority based in Northampton, United Kingdom. This contract is classified under the services industry category, specifically focusing on laundry-management services. The procurement was in the Award stage when it was completed. The contract, valued at £300,000, has been signed with Elis UK Limited and is set to expire on 21 April 2029, with potential extensions until 2031. The procurement was carried out via a limited method, leveraging an NHS framework without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies providing laundry-management services. Elis UK Limited, a large-scale enterprise, has successfully been awarded the contract, demonstrating that well-established firms with the capacity to deliver consistent, quality services over an extended period are well-suited for such opportunities. Businesses looking to engage in public sector work within the healthcare or local government sectors, especially those capable of executing contracts under pre-existing frameworks like the NHS, may find growth potential in similar contracts. Interested companies should possess expertise in handling large volumes of laundry and linen services efficiently.

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Notice Title

Mortuary Laundry Services

Notice Description

Provision laundry and linen services for the West Northamptonshire County Mortuary. Awarded directly via NHS Framework ref. NOE.0572

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mortuary laundry and linen services.

Options: 3 year fixed term, with two 12 month options to extend.

Procurement Information

Awarded via NHS framework NEO.0572 Laundry Services (Lot 1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b84c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057658-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

42716000 - Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

98311100 - Laundry-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
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)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELIS

Further Information

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