Award

Linen and Laundry Service for Outdoor Residential Centres

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Oct 2024 at 00:00

Tender

26 Feb 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council, located in Edinburgh, UKM75, has awarded a contract for a Linen and Laundry Service for its outdoor residential centres. This contract has been awarded under an open procurement method and involves collection and delivery of linens weekly at Benmore Outdoor Residential Centre in Dunoon and Lagganlia Outdoor Residential Centre in Kincraig, Highlands & Islands of Scotland. The procurement stage is complete, with the contracts signed on 2nd October 2024. The framework agreement spans two years with an optional extension, and the total value is approximately £234,096.40. The primary industry category is general public services with specific CPV classifications, and the procurement utilised electronic submissions via the PCS-Tender platform.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in linen and laundry services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those equipped for regular logistical operations across regional locations, are well-suited to compete. The robust complexities associated with weekly scheduled collections and deliveries necessitate high-quality standards and reliable service provision, aligning with the Council’s detailed selection and award criteria. Given the general public services category, this tender is instrumental in fostering partnerships and encouraging continued collaboration with local authorities, ultimately enhancing business portfolios and market stature.

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Notice Title

Linen and Laundry Service for Outdoor Residential Centres

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of a Linen and Laundry service. This will involve the collection of used linen and delivery of laundered linen on a weekly basis to Benmore and Lagganlia Outdoor Residential Centres which are situated in the Highlands & Islands area of Scotland.

Lot Information

Benmore Outdoor Centre

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Contract for a Linen collection and delivery service for Benmore and Lagganlia Outdoor Residential Centres. The successful Supplier will be required to collect used bed linen and deliver laundered bed linen on a weekly basis. Benmore Outdoor Residential Centre requires a weekly supply of pillowcases, duvet covers and bed sheets for single beds.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be let for a period of two years with the option to extend for up to a further two 12-month periods, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Lagganlia Outdoor Centre

The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Contract for a Linen collection and delivery service for Benmore and Lagganlia Outdoor Residential Centres. The successful Supplier will be required to collect used bed linen and deliver laundered bed linen on a weekly basis. Lagganlia Outdoor Residential Centre requires a weekly supply of pillowcases, duvet covers and bed sheets for single beds and a small number of king sized beds.

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will be let for a period of two years with the option to extend for up to a further two 12-month periods, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000758649
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517245
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

19231000 - Linen

39512000 - Bed linen

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

98311100 - Laundry-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£234,096 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2026 if no extension option is utilised, otherwise January 2027 if an extension period is undertaken.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nicole Sherry
Contact Email
nicole.sherry@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAUNDRY SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499491
    Linen and Laundry Service for Outdoor Residential Centres - The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of a Linen and Laundry service. This will involve the collection of used linen and delivery of laundered linen on a weekly basis to Benmore and Lagganlia Outdoor Residential Centres which are situated in the Highlands & Islands area of Scotland.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517245
    Linen and Laundry Service for Outdoor Residential Centres - The City of Edinburgh Council intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of a Linen and Laundry service. This will involve the collection of used linen and delivery of laundered linen on a weekly basis to Benmore and Lagganlia Outdoor Residential Centres which are situated in the Highlands & Islands area of Scotland.

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