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Managed Launderette Service

University of Kent · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:43.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

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WASHCO

Match pending…
Contract value
£672k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
11 Jun 2025
Award ID
032555-2025-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
WASHCO
Location
Thatcham, UKJ1, RG145RU, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV98311100 — Laundry-management services
  • CPV51543400 — Installation services of laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines
  • CPV98311200 — Laundry-operation services

Lots

  • 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.£1.9m

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
JE23_005
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
2

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Section
IV.2.2

New Value

Date
4 Apr 2025, 12:00

Old Value

Date
28 Mar 2025, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
28 Mar 2025, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
28 Mar 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
28 Mar 2025, 12:00

Classification

Id
98311100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laundry-management services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
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.

Value

Amount
1,920,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
60%
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40%

Contract period

Ends
30 Sept 2030, 23:59
Starts
1 Aug 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ4
Entry 2
Region
UKJ
Entry 3
Region
UK
Entry 4
Region
UKJ4
Entry 5
Region
UKJ
Entry 6
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
51543400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Installation services of laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines
Entry 2
Id
98311200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laundry-operation services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-27020
Name
University of Kent

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ4
Locality
Canterbury, Kent
Postal Code
CT2 7NZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Registry

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Id
XN5452
Legal Name
University of Kent

Contact

Name
Jacqueline Erasin
Telephone
+44 1227827669
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-27021
Name
Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution

Roles

reviewBody
mediationBody
reviewContactPoint

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
EC2
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
70 Fleet Street

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution

Contact

Telephone
+44 2075366060
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-151434
Name
WASHCO

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ1
Locality
Thatcham
Postal Code
RG145RU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
UNIT 11 Arnhem Road

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
WASHCO
Legal Name
WASHCO

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
032555-2025-1-1
Title
Managed Launderette Service
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-151434
Name
WASHCO

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
032555-2025-1-1
Title
Managed Launderette Service
Status
active
Award ID
032555-2025-1-1
Date Signed
12 Jun 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
672,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Canterbury, Kent · UKJ4 · CT2 7NZ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK
  • Delivery location · UKJ
  • Delivery location · UKJ4

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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