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title: "Residential & Business Services: Commercial Laundry Services"
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published: "2026-04-20"
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# Residential & Business Services: Commercial Laundry Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f1c9

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews has completed a procurement process awarding the contract for Commercial Laundry Services under the Residential & Business Services. This contract serves the laundry requirements of the University during the extensive commercial operation period from May to September, when it functions akin to a large hotel in St Andrews, necessitating services for items such as towels and bed linen. Fishers Services Ltd has been selected as the successful supplier for this tender valued at £284,301, signed on 9th April 2026. The process followed an open procedure, with decisions taking place within several locations in St Andrews, UKM72, focusing on the industry category of laundry-management services.

This contract presents sizable opportunities for businesses within the laundry industry, particularly those capable of managing large-scale, regular collections and deliveries across multiple sites. The ideal candidates for future opportunities should offer environmentally considerate services, utilise efficient logistics under demanding schedules, and comply with Fair Work principles, all key criteria in selection. Organisations with credentials from relevant associations like the Textile Services Association could find advantages in this engagement, providing scalable laundry solutions to such a high-capacity operation. Businesses with a clear focus on quality service delivery stand a good chance of succeeding in similar tenders initiated by sectors like education and hospitality.

## Notice

Residential and Business Services (RBS) is responsible for, among other matters, the management and operation of the University's Residential System. In addition to accommodating students in term time (when laundry services are not required), there is an extensive commercial operation between May - September each year. During the summer period, the University effectively operates as the largest hotel in St Andrews, with requirements for commercial laundry associated with this business including towels, bed linen and other associated items. While the majority of the activity will be between May - September each year, there may be some smaller requirements throughout the year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Residential & Business Services (RBS) is seeking a laundry solution for the commercial operation. This primarily takes place between May - September each year but there may be reduced requirements out with this period. RBS currently own our own bed linen and towels and are looking for a laundry service for these items although we would consider a hire solution . We are looking for a collect, wash, dry, press and return laundry service. Currently there are 8 locations within St Andrews that require collection and delivery. During peak periods and at the busiest locations we require collections/returns 6 days per week, during quieter periods and at quieter locations collections/returns can be reduced. Linen Bags would be required as part of the service. No plastic packaging is to be used in the delivery of this contract Linen must be returned on the 2nd day after collection, e.g. collection Monday, return Wednesday, collection Wednesday, return Friday. Deliveries must be made between 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday and by agreement at the weekend. Deliveries must be made to the designated collection/return point which will vary by Residence and which can be viewed at the site visit. Total Items (indicative) Bath Mat - 8400 Bath Towel - 27970 Double Duvet Cover - 11600 Double Mattress Protector - 530 Double Sheet - 12100 Double Valance - 1054 Hand Towel - 26260 Pillowcase - 51350 Shower Curtain - 350 Single Duvet Cover - 6220 Single Mattress Protector - 421 Single Sheet - 5800 Please see ITT for full details including indicative quantities per location. There may also be laundry requirements for other parts of the University and these are detailed in the documents. Ideally the supplier will be a member of the Textile Services Association or equivalent. Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions subject to satisfactory annual review and the discretion of the University of St Andrews.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035580-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It is likely the university will continue to have laundry requirements. Any required notice for a future iteration of a contract will be published several months prior to the start of such a requirement. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | £900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £284,301 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | GUARDBRIDGE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 0US |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FISHERS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98311000 - Laundry-collection services
- 98311100 - Laundry-management services
- 98311200 - Laundry-operation services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035580-2026
- 9 Dec 2025 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081056-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816176
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews

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