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title: "KMMH, KCHFT, MCH - Linen and Laundry Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ced1"
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buyer: "KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST"
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# KMMH, KCHFT, MCH - Linen and Laundry Services

Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ced1

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## Summary

The Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, in collaboration with Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust and Medway Community Healthcare, has concluded an open procedure resulting in the award of a linen and laundry services contract to Salisbury Trading Limited. This procurement process was conducted under the Procurement Act 2023, adhering to its Standing Financial Instructions. The scope of the awarded contract includes the provision of clean linen, collection and processing of used linen, and repairs to linen and uniforms. The contract is active and commenced on 1st May 2026, running until 30th April 2029, with an option to extend up to a maximum of two additional years, making the total duration potentially five years. The delivery locations are within the UKJ4 and UKJ41 regions, covering Maidstone and Ashford, and reflects the procurement's main service category, laundry-management and hospital linen services.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses in the textile maintenance and management industry, particularly those specialising in healthcare environments. Companies proficient in delivering high-quality linen services around the clock could find this contract beneficial. As the awarded supplier, Salisbury Trading Limited, an SME, exemplifies the capacity for smaller businesses to compete successfully in this sector. For businesses keen on expanding their client base within the public health sector, engaging with such procurement opportunities could lead to steady business growth and enhanced market exposure.

## Notice

Kent & Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, acting as the lead organisation in collaboration with Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust and Medway Community Healthcare (collectively the "Contracting Authorities"), has awarded a contract for the provision of Linen & Laundry Services. The Contracting Authorities awarded this contract following the conclusion of an Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and the its Standing Financial Instructions. The supplier will provide a fully inclusive Linen and Laundry Service to deliver the following: * Provision of Clean Linen to point of use (department and ward level); * Collection and processing of Used Linen from point of use (department and ward level); and * Repairs and alterations to Linen and uniforms The Linen and Laundry Service shall be provided ensuring that there is an adequate supply of Linen available at each of the relevant properties, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. A high standard is required for our patients, visitors and staff to reflect the requirements of the client, the care quality commission (CQC) and NHS Patient lead assessments of the care environment (PLACE). The Contracting Authorities awarded one joint Contract for the provision of all services detailed in its Specification. Please note that Medway Community Healthcare is not a public authority, and it is therefore not possible to provide their details within the "Contracting Authorities" section of this notice as they do not have an account on the Central Digital Platform. We have therefore provided the full details below: Contracting Authorities: 1. Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZR-1968-PDPD Priority house, Hermitage Lane Maidstone Kent ME16 9PH United Kingdom Email: kmmh.procurement@nhs.net Website: https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk/ Region: UKJ46 - West Kent Organisation type: Public authority - central government 2. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVC-1716-LBDJ Trinity House, 110 - 120 Upper Pemberton, Ashford TN25 4AZ United Kingdom Email: kmmh.procurement@nhs.net Website: https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent Organisation type: Public authority - central government 3. Medway Community Healthcare Public Procurement Organisation Number: N/A 21 Bailey Drive, Gillingham Business Park Gillingham ME8 0PZ United Kingdom Email: kmmh.procurement@nhs.net Website: https://www.medwaycommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/ Region: UKJ41 - Medway Organisation type: Community Interest Company

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract term may be extended for a further period or periods up to a maximum of two (2) years, subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Contracting Authorities. The duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042159-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2029-03-31 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | £2,036,000 |
| Contracts value | £2,036,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME16 9PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Goat Lees |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent, TLJ41 Medway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SALISBURY TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39291000 - Laundry supplies
- 39512000 - Bed linen
- 39518000 - Hospital linen
- 98311000 - Laundry-collection services
- 98311100 - Laundry-management services
- 98311200 - Laundry-operation services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 15:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042159-2026
- 23 Mar 2026 at 16:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026440-2026
- 17 Oct 2025 at 12:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066308-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042159-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026440-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066308-2025
  17th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.salisburylinenservices.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf
- https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk
- https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.medwaycommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/

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