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title: "Provision of Laundry services"
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# Provision of Laundry services

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c71b323f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Durham University is seeking a supplier for the provision of laundry services, which includes the collection, washing, finishing, and return of various items such as bedding, towels, and uniforms. This contract, valued at £500,000, has been awarded following an open procurement process, with the contract period commencing on 31 January 2017 and concluding on 31 July 2021. The procurement process began with a tender period that ended on 15 July 2016, and the contract will be delivered in the North East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the cleaning and laundry industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer specialised services. Companies experienced in large-scale laundry processing and logistics will find this opportunity beneficial. The successful supplier, Ashbank Lubdry Centre Limited, has already been selected, but similar future contracts may arise, allowing other service providers to compete for such valuable engagements.

## Notice

To cover the collection, wash, finish and return of a wide range of items, including bedding, towels, clothing, theatre wear, uniforms hi-vis and other specialist items, gowns, shower curtains, mops, table linen and bags including plastic, polyester, and water soluble, and other items such as bath mats. Mandatory services are the processing, wash and finish and transportation collection and return of linen items owned by or hired from the supplier. Additional information: Cut off date for clarifications regarding this tender is 11 July 2016. OJEU Reference published under the publication number 2016/S 113-201666.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d8a7a2a-9dc2-4c6f-a4cf-ce698f4fef4a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2017 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHBANK LUBDRY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98310000 - Washing and dry-cleaning services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2017 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d8a7a2a-9dc2-4c6f-a4cf-ce698f4fef4a
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bfec174-50f3-4520-81f4-833069f0df94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d8a7a2a-9dc2-4c6f-a4cf-ce698f4fef4a
  17th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bfec174-50f3-4520-81f4-833069f0df94
  14th June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2b30ca2-3447-4ae9-90bb-49637bda5e20
  Laundry Service Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db0a833c-6402-479c-a552-c2fed45908df
  Laundry Service Weightings
- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6739
  Please follow the link to express an interest in this tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0784631-7b21-4fd8-95e4-d7e4fcec2e52
  Laundry Service Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1203eab-c249-4c3a-aa5a-fc39f8511612
  Laundry Service Weightings

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dur.ac.uk

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