Published date: 16 June 2025
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Installation services of laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines - 51543400
Laundry-management services - 98311100
Laundry-operation services - 98311200
Location of contract
South East
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
20250616134521-97209
Published date
16 June 2025
Closing date
28 March 2025
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 August 2025
Contract end date
30 September 2030
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
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.
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Award information
Awarded date
16 June 2025
Contract start date
1 August 2025
Contract end date
30 September 2030
Total value of contract
£672,000
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Washco Ltd
Address
Unit 11
Arnhem Way
Newbury
RG14 5RUReference
None
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Jacqueline Erasin
Address
The Registry
Canterbury, Kent
CT2 7NZ
ENG
Telephone
+44 1227827669
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