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title: "Linen and Uniform laundry service"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
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# Linen and Uniform laundry service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bac7c85-f6e7-44a3-a6d6-21b84382b888

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## Summary

The University of Essex sought a linen and uniform laundry service for its Colchester campus, with a focus on meeting various departmental needs. Valued at £30,000, the contract fell within the Cleaning and Sanitation Services category. The procurement process concluded with an award on 31 March 2025, with the service period running from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2029. The competitive quotation method used was below the procurement threshold, and the process was in the award stage when last updated. Notably, the tender closed on 9 December 2024.

This contract offers an excellent growth opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in laundry services. Given the limited procurement method specifically aimed at SMEs, businesses with experience in managing recurring laundry services will find this contract particularly fitting. The University of Essex's requirement for a weekly service means consistent business opportunities, catering specifically to firms that can provide reliable and high-quality cleaning services to meet institutional needs.

## Notice

The UoE requires a weekly laundry service from Colchester campus. The weekly service caters for various departmental laundry requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19600773-47a9-44a6-9282-98e89dd1a48d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DANES OF COLCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 07:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19600773-47a9-44a6-9282-98e89dd1a48d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19600773-47a9-44a6-9282-98e89dd1a48d
  10th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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