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Residential Textiles and Linen Services
Articles for the bathroom and kitchen
Bathrobes
Bed linen
+16 more
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published4
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
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Tenderline Synopsis: North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium: "Residential Textiles and Linen Services". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 4 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | complete No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Market Analytics
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Published history for North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
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Competition Density
7Bids / Report
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate availablePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 2 active published awards; 2 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityNorth Western Universities Purchasing Consortium | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSFramework | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published25 Mar 2026, 16:02 GMT | Last source update25 Mar 2026, 16:02 GMT | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationArticles for the bathroom and kitchen, Bathrobes, Bed linen, Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishings, Blinds, Curtains, Curtains, drapes, valances and textile blinds, Installation work of blinds, Kitchenware, Laundry-collection services, Laundry-management services, Laundry-operation services, Soft furnishings, Table linen, Tea towels, Toilet and kitchen linen, Towels | ||
Delivery area UK | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-04df04 | ||
What is being bought
NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of members of NWUPC, CPC, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, and SUPC for Residential Textiles and Linen Services Ref: FFE3188 NW. The Framework Agreement will be split into (4) lots as follows:
Lot 1 Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing Packs
Lot 2 Window Coverings
Lot 3 Fully Managed Linen Hire and Laundry Service
Lot 4 Laundry Service for member owned Linen
This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st August 2025 for an initial period of thirty-six (36) months until 31st July 2028 with the option to extend the Agreement for (12) months until 31st July 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.
What changed
From the official release history
- tender value changed
25 Mar 2026, 16:02 GMT - Status changed to complete
25 Mar 2026, 16:02 GMT - Official notice release published
25 Mar 2026, 16:02 GMT - Submission deadline changed to published date
25 Mar 2026, 16:02 GMT - Published value updated to £18,000,000
14 Feb 2025, 09:46 GMT - Status changed to active
14 Feb 2025, 09:46 GMT - Official notice release published
14 Feb 2025, 09:46 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 15 Apr 2025, 13:00 BST
14 Feb 2025, 09:46 GMT - Buyer information updated
14 Feb 2025, 09:46 GMT
Lots and requirements (4)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Lot 1 Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing PackscancelledPublished valueNot publishedLot 1 covers the supply of residential textiles and kitchen starter packs. The framework agreement is designed for the bulk supply of in scope products to member institution site for use predominantly in student residential accommodation & conferencing settings. This lot covers the supply of goods, across the United Kingdom for Bedding Textiles (not limited to Bed Linen and Bedding packs, duvets, pillows) and Kitchen Starter packs (not limited to Dining ware, crockery, cutlery, pans, glassware), Cooking aids and Kitchen Linens. This lot also covers the supply of the above in-scope goods, across the United Kingdom, directly to the student on a non-mandatory basis. Coverage is national but is not mandatory that appointed suppliers can supply each region. Additional information: Please read the Supplier Guide to Tendering, Selection Criteria Scoring Mechanism, Invitation to Tender and accompanying appendices prior to completing any sections on this e-tendering system.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #2Lot 2 Window CoveringscancelledPublished valueNot publishedThis lot covers supply only and supply & installation of a range of curtains, blinds and other window coverings including but not limited to manual and electric roller, venetian, & vertical blinds in a range of fabrics and materials; black out, dim out, lined & non-lined curtains in a range of fabrics; and window films. Products will be provided in both occupied and unoccupied areas of a member institution’s estate including but not limited to student, residential and commercial accommodation, teaching areas including lecture theatres, bathrooms, offices, storerooms, reception areas, corridors, and stairways. Installations may be required in buildings of historical interest or listings. Additional information: Please read the Supplier Guide to Tendering, Selection Criteria Scoring Mechanism, Invitation to Tender and accompanying appendices prior to completing any sections on this e-tendering system.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 3 · #3Lot 3 Fully Managed Linen Hire and Laundry ServicecancelledPublished valueNot publishedThis lot covers the provision of fully managed linen and laundry services which will include but is not limited to: linen hire and laundering services entailing article provision, article collection & return, washing and finishing, ironing, dry cleaning, stain removal, alternations and tumble drying. The services will be required across a range of articles including but not limited to accommodation linen (including but not limited to duvet covers, pillowcases, sheets), event linen (including but not limited to tablecloths) and bathroom textiles. Articles will be predominantly for conferencing use. Additional information: Please read the Supplier Guide to Tendering, Selection Criteria Scoring Mechanism, Invitation to Tender and accompanying appendices prior to completing any sections on this e-tendering system.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 4 · #4Lot 4 Laundry Service for member owned LinencancelledPublished valueNot publishedThis lot covers the provision of laundry services for member owned articles. The lot includes but is not limited to: article collection & return, washing and finishing, ironing, dry cleaning, stain removal, alternations and tumble drying. The services will be required across a range of articles including but not limited to accommodation linen (including but not limited to duvet covers, pillowcases, sheets), event linen (including but not limited to tablecloths), bathroom textiles, member institution issued uniforms/clothing (including laboratory coats) and curtains. Additional information: Please read the Supplier Guide to Tendering, Selection Criteria Scoring Mechanism, Invitation to Tender and accompanying appendices prior to completing any sections on this e-tendering system.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
25 Mar 2026, 16:02 GMT - Award active
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Signed 26 Feb 2026, 00:00 GMT · £18,000,000 - Contract active
Signed 26 Feb 2026, 00:00 GMT · £18,000,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards Gailarde Limited, Kiesta Fabrics & Interiors Ltd, THE STUDENT ESSENTIALS COMPANY LIMITED, Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd Not published · Not published · active Custom Group Limited, Herbert Parkinson Ltd, Milly Contract Furnishings Limited, Muirgroup Interiors Ltd, Skopos Fabrics Ltd, Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd Not published · Not published · active Lot 3 Fully Managed Linen Hire and Laundry Service Not published · Not published · unsuccessful Lot 4 Laundry Service for member owned Linen Not published · Not published · unsuccessful |
Contracts Lot 1 Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing Packs £18,000,000 · signed 26 Feb 2026, 00:00 GMT · active Lot 2 Window Coverings £18,000,000 · signed 26 Feb 2026, 00:00 GMT · active |
Bid statistics bids: 7 bids: 7 electronicBids: 7 electronicBids: 7 smeBids: 7 smeBids: 6 |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Contracting authority GB-FTS-137970Documents (0)
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