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title: "Managed Launderette Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04de3f"
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# Managed Launderette Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04de3f

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## Summary

The University of Kent has successfully completed an open procurement process for a Managed Launderette Service, with the contract awarded to WASHCO. The contract is valued at approximately £672,000 and was signed on 12th June 2025. The initiative aims to enhance laundry-management services on the Canterbury campus, which operates round-the-clock, all year round. The procurement falls under the services category, and the procurement stage is marked as 'complete', with the initial planning dates having been set from 1st August 2025 to 30th September 2030. The main industry category is laundry-management services, and the University sought suppliers capable of managing multi-site operations, delivering high-quality services and exceptional customer service. The procurement location is in the UK South East, specifically in Canterbury, Kent.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laundry-management services to expand their operations by leveraging modernisation and innovation in launderette services. Companies with capabilities in implementing advanced technological solutions, such as contactless payment systems and innovative user experiences, would find themselves well-suited to succeed in such tenders. SMEs, in particular, can benefit from engaging with public sector contracts that require swift adaptation to new service models and high customer service standards. The open procedure allowed for fair competition, receiving several digital submissions, which signifies a significant interest from qualified businesses in the sector.

## Notice

The University is seeking a supplier with the experience to deliver to multi-site operations to undertake the delivery of managed launderette services on the Canterbury campus. They must share a passion for delivering a high-quality launderette service along with exemplary levels of customer service. The University has a 52-week residential year as well as a busy conference period during the summer months (mid July to early September). The supplier will be required to provide a service for students and staff and any conference activity on the Canterbury campus. The launderettes will be in operation for 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a supplier with the experience to deliver to multi-site operations to undertake the delivery of managed launderette services on the Canterbury campus. They must share a passion for delivering a high-quality launderette service along with exemplary levels of customer service. The University has a 52-week residential year as well as a busy conference period during the summer months (mid July to early September). The supplier will be required to provide a service for students and staff and any conference activity on the Canterbury campus. The launderettes will be in operation for 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The University seeks a supplier who can be innovative with investments in modernisation of laundry provision, user experience, and adoption of new and creative service methods. The supplier should offer a first class, modern service to students utilising contactless payment systems, effective maintenance management and exceptional customer service. The University is seeking a seamless transition from the existing contract to the new contract. It is important that some launderettes on campus shall remain operational throughout the course of the works for use by any remaining students and conference delegates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032555-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,920,000 |
| Lots value | £1,920,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £672,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 51543400 - Installation services of laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines
- 98311100 - Laundry-management services
- 98311200 - Laundry-operation services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2025 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032555-2025
- 26 Mar 2025 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004785-2025
- 26 Mar 2025 at 10:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011257-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cedr.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90322&B=UNIVERSITYKENT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97209
- https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html

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