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title: "Provision of Laundry Services to Bedfordshire Police Custody Centres"
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# Provision of Laundry Services to Bedfordshire Police Custody Centres

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2caa07d9-0dcc-43ba-b0d7-463c5dfffbaa

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire awarded a contract to Yousha Laundry Ltd for the provision of laundry services to the custody centres within Bedfordshire. The contract, executed under an open procurement method below the threshold, commenced on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st August 2026, with options for two additional one-year extensions, potentially lasting until 31st August 2028. The service pertains to laundry-management services and associated operations as classified under CPV codes 98311100, 98311000, and 98311200, with activities primarily located in the East of England. The total contract value is £64,900.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in professional laundry services, particularly those able to meet the needs of public institutions like police custody centres. The procurement method was open, offering a clear entry point for qualified small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by the suitability criteria. Yousha Laundry Ltd's success in securing this contract underscores the potential for other SMEs in the region with expertise in the specified services to expand their growth and establish strong footholds in public sector contracts. Discussions with the buyer, represented by David Steward, offer further insights into future opportunities and procurement preferences within the region.

## Notice

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire has awarded a contract for the provision of professional laundry services to cover a range of items that need laundering on a regular basis from the custody units within Bedfordshire. The contract is for an initial period from 1st August 2025 until 31st August 2026, with two optional 1 year extensions to 31st August 2027 and 31st August 2028 respectively.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fae599c0-0361-4691-8034-f80d6d07908e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,900 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | WYMONDHAM |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR18 0WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | South Wymondham |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YOUSHA LAUNDRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98311000 - Laundry-collection services
- 98311100 - Laundry-management services
- 98311200 - Laundry-operation services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fae599c0-0361-4691-8034-f80d6d07908e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fae599c0-0361-4691-8034-f80d6d07908e
  3rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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