---
title: "Provision of Laundry Services to Forth Valley College"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781529"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE"
published: "2025-03-13"
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# Provision of Laundry Services to Forth Valley College

Buyer: FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781529

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## Summary

Forth Valley College, based in Falkirk, has concluded its tender process to appoint a single contractor for the provision of laundry services for its hair and beauty salons. The procurement pertains to the education industry category and encompasses the collection, washing, return, and delivery of items owned by the College. The award stage was completed on 13 March 2025, with the contract being signed on 5 March 2025. The laundry services will be provided across Forth Valley campuses in Falkirk and Alloa, and the contract value is £84,375. Bowhouse laundry & garment cleaning services, an SME based in Grangemouth, has been awarded this contract following an open procurement procedure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in laundry services, especially those equipped to handle the specific needs of educational institutions. It is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in garment cleaning and logistical services. With Forth Valley College's provision to extend this contract to cover similar needs in other departments, the awarded contractor stands to benefit from expanded business capabilities and increased revenue streams. This contract positions businesses to leverage their expertise in a targeted service provision, fostering long-term partnerships and stability within the public sector.

## Notice

Forth Valley College was seeking to appoint a single Contractor for the Provision of Laundry Services for our hair and beauty salons. Laundry Services - include the collection, washing, return and delivery of items owned by the College

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Forth Valley College was seeking to appoint a single contractor for the Provision of Laundry Services for our hair and beauty salons.

Options: The Authority reserves the right to use the services of the appointed Contractor for similar need of other departments.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further 3 x 12 months periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Authority requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525885 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | October 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,000 |
| Lots value | £79,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,375 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK2 9AD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk North |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOWHOUSE LAUNDRY & GARMENT CLEANING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98310000 - Washing and dry-cleaning services
- 98311000 - Laundry-collection services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525885
- 30 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517160

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517160&idx=8
  30th October 2024 - SAL-2025-01 ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517160&idx=1
  30th October 2024 - SAL-2025-01 Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517160&idx=2
  30th October 2024 - SAL-2025-01 Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517160&idx=3
  30th October 2024 - SAL-2025-01 Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517160&idx=4
  30th October 2024 - SAL-2025-01 Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517160&idx=5
  30th October 2024 - SAL-2025-01 Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517160&idx=6
  30th October 2024 - SAL-2025-01 Commercial Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517160&idx=7
  30th October 2024 - SAL-2025-01 SCM RP SECTION 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517160
  Provision of Laundry Services to Forth Valley College - Forth Valley College is seeking to appoint a single Contractor for the Provision of Laundry Services for our hair and beauty salons. Laundry Services - include the collection, washing, return and delivery of items owned by the College
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525885
  Provision of Laundry Services to Forth Valley College - Forth Valley College was seeking to appoint a single Contractor for the Provision of Laundry Services for our hair and beauty salons. Laundry Services - include the collection, washing, return and delivery of items owned by the College

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.forthvalley.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781529

## Provenance

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