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title: "Laundry and Linen Service"
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# Laundry and Linen Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc58cab9-54dd-4c43-86c6-ecd278462da3

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## Summary

Lancaster University, located at Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YW, has completed the procurement process for a Laundry and Linen Service contract. The process, identified as SP/24/1392, was conducted using an open procedure and focused on the laundering of hired linen for guest rooms and conference facilities, chef's whites, table linen, and university-owned laboratory coats. Key dates in this process included the publication of the invitation to tender on 4th November 2024, the deadline for tender submissions on 2nd December 2024, and the award date on 3rd January 2025. The contract, valued at £261,000, will commence on 1st May 2025 and end on 30th April 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laundry and dry-cleaning services industry, particularly those specialising in bed linen, table linen, and professional uniforms. The contract's emphasis on high standards and regular service could be a substantial partnership for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) looking to establish or expand their market presence within the educational sector. Companies offering competitive rates, reliable service, and innovative solutions for laundry management are well-suited to meet the needs of Lancaster University. This procurement was managed through the University’s user-friendly electronic tendering portal, ensuring an accessible and transparent bidding process.

## Notice

The University, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, LA1 4YW, is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for laundering of hired linen for Guest rooms and Conference facilities; for the laundering of hired Chef's Whites and table linen; and for laundering university owned laboratory coats. Lancaster University is seeking to establish an agreement for the supply of Laundry and Linen services to the University. This ITT has been made available to potential tenderers through the University's electronic tendering (e-tendering) portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home Tenderers must submit their responses to the ITT through this same portal. All aspects (documents/attachments/responses) of the tender return can and must be submitted via the e-tendering portal. Please do not also post the University a hardcopy of your tender return unless specifically instructed to do so. Use of the portal does not require the purchase of high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the portal and advice/training is free of charge. Advice is available on system use only, and not for basic IT skills or software set up. In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Web : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890c9c1d-bd31-4f0e-9683-14ba20cf3b58 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £261,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £261,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 39512000 - Bed linen
- 39513000 - Table linen
- 98310000 - Washing and dry-cleaning services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890c9c1d-bd31-4f0e-9683-14ba20cf3b58
- 4 Nov 2024 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165101ba-069b-4d3d-98b5-bcd92c716e01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890c9c1d-bd31-4f0e-9683-14ba20cf3b58
  17th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165101ba-069b-4d3d-98b5-bcd92c716e01
  4th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home
  This ITT has been made available to potential tenderers through the University's electronic tendering (e-tendering) portal: In-Tend Tenderers must submit their responses to the ITT through this same portal. All aspects (documents/attachments/responses) of the tender return can and must be submitted via the e-tendering portal. Please do not also post the University a hardcopy of your tender return unless specifically instructed to do so. Use of the portal does not require the purchase of high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the portal and advice/training is free of charge. Advice is available on system use only, and not for basic IT skills or software set up. In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Web : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help

## Provenance

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