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title: "Summer Conferencing Linen and Laundry"
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# Summer Conferencing Linen and Laundry

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbd85dff-f789-48e7-a6a3-dc9ecd62a5f2

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham initiated a procurement process for "Summer Conferencing Linen and Laundry" within the laundry-management services category. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, with a total contract value of £30,000. The tender period concluded on 8th March 2019, while the contract commenced on 5th July 2019 and is set to end on 23rd September 2019. This project is based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and aims to supply and launder linen, including bedding and towels, for summer conferencing events over an 11-week duration.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the laundry and textile management sector. Businesses that provide laundering services with the capability to handle bulk orders over a specified period would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Engaging in future contracts of this nature could enhance visibility and build robust relationships with large institutions, such as universities, thereby fostering business expansion.

## Notice

The supply and laundering of linen including bedding and towels for an 11 week period for our summer conferencing events.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a8f58fc-866a-4834-a9f2-9adbac6091d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2019 - 23 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUEBIRD LAUNDRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98311100 - Laundry-management services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2019 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a8f58fc-866a-4834-a9f2-9adbac6091d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a8f58fc-866a-4834-a9f2-9adbac6091d1
  20th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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