--- title: "Linen and Laundering Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-07362adc-311e-4316-b7e7-16bdb0f5254c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07362adc-311e-4316-b7e7-16bdb0f5254c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07362adc-311e-4316-b7e7-16bdb0f5254c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07362adc-311e-4316-b7e7-16bdb0f5254c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF READING" published: "2018-07-27" --- # Linen and Laundering Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07362adc-311e-4316-b7e7-16bdb0f5254c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-07362adc-311e-4316-b7e7-16bdb0f5254c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-07362adc-311e-4316-b7e7-16bdb0f5254c.json) ## Summary The University of Reading is currently seeking suppliers for its procurement of Linen and Laundering Services, specifically for its Whiteknights and London Road Campuses in the South East of England. The tender, designated as UOR-EST-18-019, falls under the category of laundry-management services (CPV code: 98311100) and is open for application until 27 July 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 10 September 2018, lasting until 9 September 2019. This procurement follows an open procedure, inviting all eligible suppliers, with no preference for recurrent contracts. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laundry and dry-cleaning services, as well as related sectors like laundry collection and operation. Businesses that can cater to the diverse laundering needs, including table linens, workwear, chef whites, and lab coats, have a particularly strong chance of success. Engaging with this contract could enable suppliers to establish a long-term partnership with a prominent academic institution, expanding their market presence within the educational sector. ## Notice 1.1 The UOR require one or more supplier(s) to service its requirement for the laundering of: (i) Table Linen (ii) Bed Linen (iii) Workwear (iv) Chef Whites (v) Laboratory Wear (Coats, Smocks) (vi) Miscellaneous (tea towels, floor mats etc.) 1.2 This tender applies to the requirement for the University of Reading's Whiteknights Campus, London Road Campus but excludes Henley Business School's Greenland's Campus. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2515ab8d-0525-49cd-aeae-f682f875686f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Sep 2018 - 9 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF READING | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG6 6AQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Wokingham | | Electoral ward | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | | Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98310000 - Washing and dry-cleaning services - 98311000 - Laundry-collection services - 98311100 - Laundry-management services - 98311200 - Laundry-operation services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2018 at 09:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2515ab8d-0525-49cd-aeae-f682f875686f - 27 Jul 2018 at 09:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2515ab8d-0525-49cd-aeae-f682f875686f - 18 Jul 2018 at 15:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2515ab8d-0525-49cd-aeae-f682f875686f - 18 Jul 2018 at 15:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2515ab8d-0525-49cd-aeae-f682f875686f - 18 Jul 2018 at 15:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2515ab8d-0525-49cd-aeae-f682f875686f - 18 Jul 2018 at 15:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2515ab8d-0525-49cd-aeae-f682f875686f - 18 Jul 2018 at 15:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2515ab8d-0525-49cd-aeae-f682f875686f - 18 Jul 2018 at 15:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2515ab8d-0525-49cd-aeae-f682f875686f - 18 Jul 2018 at 15:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2515ab8d-0525-49cd-aeae-f682f875686f - 11 Jul 2018 at 10:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2515ab8d-0525-49cd-aeae-f682f875686f - 10 Jul 2018 at 13:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2515ab8d-0525-49cd-aeae-f682f875686f - 10 Jul 2018 at 08:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2515ab8d-0525-49cd-aeae-f682f875686f - 9 Jul 2018 at 15:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2515ab8d-0525-49cd-aeae-f682f875686f - 9 Jul 2018 at 15:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2515ab8d-0525-49cd-aeae-f682f875686f - 9 Jul 2018 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2515ab8d-0525-49cd-aeae-f682f875686f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2515ab8d-0525-49cd-aeae-f682f875686f 27th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.reading.ac.uk/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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