--- title: "Managed Launderette Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94478beb-c259-4ead-9b8c-c34325d3e986" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94478beb-c259-4ead-9b8c-c34325d3e986" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94478beb-c259-4ead-9b8c-c34325d3e986.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94478beb-c259-4ead-9b8c-c34325d3e986.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EU SUPPLY LIMITED" published: "2025-03-26" --- # Managed Launderette Service Buyer: EU SUPPLY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94478beb-c259-4ead-9b8c-c34325d3e986 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94478beb-c259-4ead-9b8c-c34325d3e986) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94478beb-c259-4ead-9b8c-c34325d3e986.json) ## Summary The University of Kent is inviting tenders for a Managed Launderette Service on its Canterbury campus under an open procedure. This tender seeks a supplier to provide high-quality launderette services operating 24/7, catering to students, staff, and conference attendees. Key characteristics include innovative service methods, modernisation, contactless payment systems, and exceptional customer service. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 4th April 2025 and the contract period starting on 1st August 2025, extending until 30th September 2030. The relevant industry category falls under Installation services of laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines, with additional classifications in Laundry-management and Laundry-operation services. This tender offers significant opportunities for companies experienced in multi-site operations, particularly those capable of delivering modern and innovative launderette services. Companies that specialise in the installation, management, and operation of laundry facilities, and can ensure a seamless transition from the existing contract while maintaining operational launderettes, are well-suited to compete. The long duration of the contract presents a stable, ongoing revenue stream, making it an attractive proposition for businesses in the launderette service industry seeking to expand their operations in the education sector. ## Notice The University is seeking a supplier with the experience to deliver to multi-site operations to undertake the delivery of managed launderette services on the Canterbury campus. They must share a passion for delivering a high-quality launderette service along with exemplary levels of customer service. The University has a 52-week residential year as well as a busy conference period during the summer months (mid July to early September). The supplier will be required to provide a service for students and staff and any conference activity on the Canterbury campus. The launderettes will be in operation for 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The University seeks a supplier who can be innovative with investments in modernisation of laundry provision, user experience, and adoption of new and creative service methods. The supplier should offer a first class, modern service to students utilising contactless payment systems, effective maintenance management and exceptional customer service. The University is seeking a seamless transition from the existing contract to the new contract. It is important that some launderettes on campus shall remain operational throughout the course of the works for use by any remaining students and conference delegates. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4f0ffe-eee9-4d96-b2d8-6ce2f49c6cae | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Other - Open | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 | | 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 | EU SUPPLY LIMITED | | Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY OF KENT | | Locality | CANTERBURY, KENT | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT2 7NZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Canterbury | | Electoral ward | Blean Forest | | Westminster constituency | Canterbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 51543400 - Installation services of laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines - 98311100 - Laundry-management services - 98311200 - Laundry-operation services ## Release History - 26 Mar 2025 at 15:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4f0ffe-eee9-4d96-b2d8-6ce2f49c6cae - 12 Feb 2025 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4f0ffe-eee9-4d96-b2d8-6ce2f49c6cae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4f0ffe-eee9-4d96-b2d8-6ce2f49c6cae 26th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90322&B=UNIVERSITYKENT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97209 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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