--- title: "PROVISON OF LAUNDRY SERVICES - REQUIRED FOR RENTAL AND NON RENTAL ITEMS AT ALL SITES WITHIN WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AUTHORITY" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bba6aa8b-08d7-4800-908d-b2702721fab7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bba6aa8b-08d7-4800-908d-b2702721fab7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bba6aa8b-08d7-4800-908d-b2702721fab7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bba6aa8b-08d7-4800-908d-b2702721fab7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2018-10-15" --- # 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: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bba6aa8b-08d7-4800-908d-b2702721fab7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bba6aa8b-08d7-4800-908d-b2702721fab7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bba6aa8b-08d7-4800-908d-b2702721fab7.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking bids for the provision of Laundry Services, specifically for both rental and non-rental items across 41 sites within the West Midlands region. The tender, titled "PROVISION OF LAUNDRY SERVICES - REQUIRED FOR RENTAL AND NON RENTAL ITEMS AT ALL SITES WITHIN WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AUTHORITY," is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 5th November 2018. The total contract value is £99,000, with a minimum value of £15,000, and the contract period will commence on 18th February 2019 and conclude on 17th February 2021. This procurement follows an open procedure and falls under the category of services, specifically focused on laundry collection and management. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laundry services, particularly those capable of managing collections and deliveries on a weekly basis at various sites. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, particularly those that can provide a range of laundering services, including the cleaning of uniforms, towels, and other specialised items for the fire services. Companies equipped for both bulk transportation and dry cleaning would be ideally suited to compete for this contract, leveraging their operational capabilities within the region. ## 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/ca9a9c57-da3f-4c8c-9d5c-d9fd4917bcaa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Feb 2019 - 17 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £99,000 | | 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 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## 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 - 15 Oct 2018 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca9a9c57-da3f-4c8c-9d5c-d9fd4917bcaa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca9a9c57-da3f-4c8c-9d5c-d9fd4917bcaa 15th October 2018 - Opportunity 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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