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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
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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 AuthorityNorth Western Universities Purchasing ConsortiumScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
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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
0% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
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 Unpublished data stays unknown.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
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
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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
  1. tender value changed
    25 Mar 2026, 16:02 GMT
  2. Status changed to complete
    25 Mar 2026, 16:02 GMT
  3. Official notice release published
    25 Mar 2026, 16:02 GMT
  4. Submission deadline changed to published date
    25 Mar 2026, 16:02 GMT
  5. Published value updated to £18,000,000
    14 Feb 2025, 09:46 GMT
  6. Status changed to active
    14 Feb 2025, 09:46 GMT
  7. Official notice release published
    14 Feb 2025, 09:46 GMT
  8. Submission deadline changed to 15 Apr 2025, 13:00 BST
    14 Feb 2025, 09:46 GMT
  9. Buyer information updated
    14 Feb 2025, 09:46 GMT
Lots and requirements (4)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Lot 1 Residential Textiles and Student and Conferencing Packs
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Lot 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 published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Lot 2 Window Coverings
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This 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 published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Lot 3 Fully Managed Linen Hire and Laundry Service
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This 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 published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #4
    Lot 4 Laundry Service for member owned Linen
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This 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 published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    25 Mar 2026, 16:02 GMT
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  4. Award unsuccessful
    Not published · Not published
  5. Award unsuccessful
    Not published · Not published
  6. Contract active
    Signed 26 Feb 2026, 00:00 GMT · £18,000,000
  7. 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-137970
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  • North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
    buyer
    centralPurchasingBody

    04045190
    Salford Innovation Forum, Room 210, 51 Frederick Road,, Salford, UK, M6 6FP
    +44 1612348003
  • Custom Group Limited
    supplier

    Derbyshire, UK
  • Gailarde Limited
    supplier

    Cambridgeshire, UK
  • Herbert Parkinson Ltd
    supplier

    London, UK
  • Kiesta Fabrics & Interiors Ltd
    supplier

    Essex, UK
  • Milly Contract Furnishings Limited
    supplier

    Cheshire, UK
  • Muirgroup Interiors Ltd
    supplier

    Glasgow, UK
  • NWUPC Ltd
    reviewBody

    Salford
  • Skopos Fabrics Ltd
    supplier

    Earlesheaton, UK
  • THE STUDENT ESSENTIALS COMPANY LIMITED
    supplier

    Ystrad Mynach, UK
  • Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd
    supplier

    Salford, UK
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