--- title: "RA351078 - WHC - Hire of towels and other items" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5dcac6ed-f3ea-4feb-8371-2c4ea37da3de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5dcac6ed-f3ea-4feb-8371-2c4ea37da3de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5dcac6ed-f3ea-4feb-8371-2c4ea37da3de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5dcac6ed-f3ea-4feb-8371-2c4ea37da3de.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST HERTS COLLEGE" published: "2025-05-21" --- # RA351078 - WHC - Hire of towels and other items Buyer: WEST HERTS COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dcac6ed-f3ea-4feb-8371-2c4ea37da3de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5dcac6ed-f3ea-4feb-8371-2c4ea37da3de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5dcac6ed-f3ea-4feb-8371-2c4ea37da3de.json) ## Summary West Herts College is seeking a single supplier to provide a hire service of towels and bed sheets for its hair and beauty department, for a 12-month period commencing on 1 September 2025. The procurement, classified under the industry category of furnishings and cleaning products, is currently in the tender stage with an open procurement method. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals by the tender end date of 6 June 2025. Deliveries are expected from the supplier to the campus located in Watford, England. The college requires at least two collections and deliveries per week throughout the contract period, which ends on 31 August 2026. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability for such organisations. Businesses experienced in the logistics of regular supply chains, particularly those with capabilities to manage multiple delivery schedules, will find this tender highly advantageous. The open procedure allows any interested supplier with the right qualifications and experience in handling furnishing items, such as towels and bed sheets, to participate. This contract can enhance a supplier's portfolio in the educational sector and build a strong client relationship with West Herts College, a reputable educational institution. ## Notice West Herts College require a single supplier to provide a hire service of towels and bed sheets within its hair & beauty department. The College will likely require at least 2 collections and deliveries per week and you should cost accordingly to allow for this. The contract is for a 12 month period, commencing 1 September 2025 until 30 August 2026. The quantities supplied can be considered accurate but are not guaranteed and the College does not offer any compensation for reductions in quantities. Similarly, dependant on uptake throughout the year, quantities could increase. The College require deliveries and collections to occur from its Watford campus. Please complete the highlighted area on the spreadsheet and supply the sizes of each towel you propose to offer. The College also require an official quotation with the spreadsheet. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA351078. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA351078 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/668cfb41-5b4a-40d2-9289-ba2d7dff6bc6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 | | 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 | WEST HERTS COLLEGE | | Locality | WATFORD | | Post town | Watford | | Postcode | WD1 3EZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Watford | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Watford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ## Release History - 21 May 2025 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/668cfb41-5b4a-40d2-9289-ba2d7dff6bc6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/668cfb41-5b4a-40d2-9289-ba2d7dff6bc6 21st May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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