Award

Provision of Laundry Services to Forth Valley College

FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Oct 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Forth Valley College, based in Falkirk, has concluded its tender process to appoint a single contractor for the provision of laundry services for its hair and beauty salons. The procurement pertains to the education industry category and encompasses the collection, washing, return, and delivery of items owned by the College. The award stage was completed on 13 March 2025, with the contract being signed on 5 March 2025. The laundry services will be provided across Forth Valley campuses in Falkirk and Alloa, and the contract value is £84,375. Bowhouse laundry & garment cleaning services, an SME based in Grangemouth, has been awarded this contract following an open procurement procedure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in laundry services, especially those equipped to handle the specific needs of educational institutions. It is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in garment cleaning and logistical services. With Forth Valley College's provision to extend this contract to cover similar needs in other departments, the awarded contractor stands to benefit from expanded business capabilities and increased revenue streams. This contract positions businesses to leverage their expertise in a targeted service provision, fostering long-term partnerships and stability within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Laundry Services to Forth Valley College

Notice Description

Forth Valley College was seeking to appoint a single Contractor for the Provision of Laundry Services for our hair and beauty salons. Laundry Services - include the collection, washing, return and delivery of items owned by the College

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forth Valley College was seeking to appoint a single contractor for the Provision of Laundry Services for our hair and beauty salons.

Options: The Authority reserves the right to use the services of the appointed Contractor for similar need of other departments.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 3 x 12 months periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781529
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525885
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98310000 - Washing and dry-cleaning services

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£79,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,375 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2029

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Simion Bogdan
Contact Email
procurement@forthvalley.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324403000

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK2 9AD
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk North
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOWHOUSE LAUNDRY & GARMENT CLEANING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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