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title: "PROVISON OF LAUNDRY SERVICES - REQUIRED FOR RENTAL AND NON RENTAL ITEMS AT ALL SITES WITHIN WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AUTHORITY"
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# PROVISON OF LAUNDRY SERVICES - REQUIRED FOR RENTAL AND NON RENTAL ITEMS AT ALL SITES WITHIN WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AUTHORITY

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7935db1a-2880-41c5-9b5f-b0fd0ea2d558

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has completed a public procurement process for laundry services, titled "Provision of Laundry Services - Required for Rental and Non Rental Items at all sites within West Midlands Fire Authority." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically the "Laundry-collection services" (CPV code: 98311000), and encompasses various locations including 41 Fire Service facilities. The procurement was conducted using the open procedure method, and the contract period spans from 17 February 2019 to 16 February 2021. The total contract value amounts to £121,500, with a minimum value of £40,000. The tender was awarded to Johnson's Service Group - Apparelmaster, with the award notice published on 7 March 2019.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laundry and textile services, particularly those capable of handling rental and commercial laundry items. Companies that offer comprehensive laundry management services tailored to the needs of fire and rescue authorities would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to engage in such tenders as they align with the contracting authority's aim to support diverse suppliers.

## Notice

West Midlands Fire Service requires provision of a Laundry Rental Service including weekly collection and delivery of Items as detailed in Schedule 2: Specification and Requirements. The Rental items include Bath Towels, Tea Towels and Aprons for 41 Fire Service locations. Provision of Workwear Coveralls is required for the Transport Engineering Workshop only (TEW) and these garments must be dry cleaned. Other items sent for laundry include, but are not limited to, fleeces, trousers, t-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts, Hi-Viz jerkins/coats, replica fire tunics and trousers, cooks clothing, oven gloves, dish cloths, dusters, coveralls, tablecloths, and webbing. Collections/deliveries are required to be weekly at Fire Stations and Headquarters and

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6d91ecf-a198-48c5-bb55-6b80d95f1e9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2019 - 16 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £121,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,500 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHNSON'S SERVICE GRP - APPARELMASTER |

## 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

- 7 Mar 2019 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6d91ecf-a198-48c5-bb55-6b80d95f1e9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6d91ecf-a198-48c5-bb55-6b80d95f1e9a
  7th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=25809&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34952
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmfs.net

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