Award

Provision of Linen Hire & Laundry Services

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Stirling has completed a procurement process for the provision of linen hire and laundry services, specifically during the summer months. This contract, categorised under services for the education sector, involved an open procedure ensuring broad participation. The award, valued at £200,000, was signed on the 3rd of March 2026. The process commenced with a tender notice dated 24th November 2025, aiming to appoint a supplier to manage linen collection, washing, and returning, as well as providing laundry-only services. The location for service delivery is Stirling, UKM77, and features a focused evaluation on quality (40%) and price (60%). The Green Group, a Glasgow-based SME, has been awarded the contract.

This tender presented considerable opportunities for businesses involved in linen and laundry services, highlighting the importance of competitive pricing and high service quality. SMEs specialising in textile services and logistics, particularly those capable of handling large volumes efficiently during peak periods, could greatly benefit. The contract structure allows for future business augmentation with renewal options and electronic procurement facilitation opening avenues for seamless transaction processing. Professional businesses equipped to offer flexible, high-standard laundry solutions and possessing the ability to adapt to seasonal needs would have been well-positioned to succeed in such procurements. Additionally, the working relationship established with the University of Stirling offers reputational benefits and potential collaborations beyond this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Linen Hire & Laundry Services

Notice Description

The University requires to appoint a supplier to provide linen hire and laundry services (i.e. collect, wash and return service; and, a laundry only service) during the summer months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires to appoint a supplier to provide linen hire and laundry services (i.e. collect, wash and return service; and a laundry only service) during the summer months.

Renewal: 2 optional 12-month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816468
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550899
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

19231000 - Linen

98310000 - Washing and dry-cleaning services

98311000 - Laundry-collection services

98311100 - Laundry-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
18 months if extensions not utilised; 30 months if only first extension utilised; 42 months if both extensions utilised

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK9 4LA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GREEN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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