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title: "QUB/2447/23 Contract for Supply of Linen Hire and Laundry Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040c97"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST"
published: "2023-12-18"
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# QUB/2447/23 Contract for Supply of Linen Hire and Laundry Services

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040c97

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## Summary

The Queen's University Belfast has awarded a contract for the supply of linen hire and laundry services, with a total value of £500,000. The procurement process has been completed, and Valet Laundry Services Ltd has been selected as the supplier. The contracting process aimed to fulfil the university's need for laundry and linen services primarily for accommodation and campus food services. The contract, titled "QUB/2447/23 Contract for Supply of Linen Hire and Laundry Services," falls under the services category within the Laundry-management services industry. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 18th December 2023 in Belfast, United Kingdom.

This contract for linen hire and laundry services presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laundry-management services to compete and expand their operations. SMEs in the linen and laundry industry can find growth prospects through participating in similar tender processes. The contract, with a total value of £500,000, offers a substantial opportunity for suppliers to establish long-term relationships with Queen's University Belfast. Companies that can ensure timely and quality service delivery, particularly in the laundering of bedding, towels, napkins, and tablecloths, are well-suited to engage in such procurement processes. The open procedure followed in this tender allows fair competition, providing a level playing field for suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities.

## Notice

Queen's requires an Economic Operator(s) to provide a laundry and linen hire service primarily to Queen's Accommodation and Campus Food and Drink. This will include the laundry of bedding (single/twin/double sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers), and towels. Laundry services are required across Queen's Schools and Directorates. For the majority of areas this will involve the laundering of a small number of items on an ad hoc basis. Examples include the laundering of curtains and laboratory coats. Students and staff may also use the dry-cleaning service for their clothes on an ad hoc basis.With regards to Campus Food and Drink, there is the requirement to hire quality linen including napkins and tablecloths in order to service catering and hospitality within the University. The number of items required to be hired will vary, depending on the number of events scheduled and linen orders are usually placed a week in advance. These services will also be available to Queen's Schools a

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Queen's requires an Economic Operator(s) to provide a laundry and linen hire service primarily to Queen's Accommodation and Campus Food and Drink. This will include the laundry of bedding (single/twin/double sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers), and towels. Laundry services are required across Queen's Schools and Directorates. For the majority of areas this will involve the laundering of a small number of items on an ad hoc basis. Examples include the laundering of curtains and laboratory coats. Students and staff may also use the dry-cleaning service for their clothes on an ad hoc basis.With regards to Campus Food and Drink, there is the requirement to hire quality linen including napkins and tablecloths in order to service catering and hospitality within the University. The number of items required to be hired will vary, depending on the number of events scheduled and linen orders are usually placed a week in advance. These services will also be available to Queen's Schools and Directorates. The successful Economic Operator must be able to supply sufficient linen stock on time to meet demands.

Options: 1 year, with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months

Renewal: 1 year, with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037187-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VALET LAUNDRY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39513000 - Table linen
- 39514000 - Toilet and kitchen linen
- 42716000 - Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines
- 98311000 - Laundry-collection services
- 98311100 - Laundry-management services
- 98311200 - Laundry-operation services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2023 at 16:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037187-2023
- 17 Oct 2023 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030567-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/

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