AwardedAwarded 28 April 2026
KMMH, KCHFT, MCH - Linen and Laundry Services
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust · NHS and health
In brief
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust awarded this contract to Salisbury Trading Limited on 28 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £2,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
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What the notice says
Kent & Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, acting as the lead organisation in collaboration with Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust and Medway Community Healthcare (collectively the “Contracting Authorities”), has awarded a contract for the provision of Linen & Laundry Services. The Contracting Authorities awarded this contract following the conclusion of an Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and the its Standing Financial Instructions. The supplier will provide a fully inclusive Linen and Laundry Service to deliver the following: • Provision of Clean Linen to point of use (department and ward level); • Collection and processing of Used Linen from point of use (department…Read the full description
Kent & Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, acting as the lead organisation in collaboration with Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust and Medway Community Healthcare (collectively the “Contracting Authorities”), has awarded a contract for the provision of Linen & Laundry Services.
The Contracting Authorities awarded this contract following the conclusion of an Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and the its Standing Financial Instructions.
The supplier will provide a fully inclusive Linen and Laundry Service to deliver the following:
• Provision of Clean Linen to point of use (department and ward level);
• Collection and processing of Used Linen from point of use (department and ward level); and
• Repairs and alterations to Linen and uniforms
The Linen and Laundry Service shall be provided ensuring that there is an adequate supply of Linen available at each of the relevant properties, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
A high standard is required for our patients, visitors and staff to reflect the requirements of the client, the care quality commission (CQC) and NHS Patient lead assessments of the care environment (PLACE).
The Contracting Authorities awarded one joint Contract for the provision of all services detailed in its Specification.
Please note that Medway Community Healthcare is not a public authority, and it is therefore not possible to provide their details within the "Contracting Authorities" section of this notice as they do not have an account on the Central Digital Platform. We have therefore provided the full details below:
Contracting Authorities:
1. Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZR-1968-PDPD
Priority house, Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 9PH
United Kingdom
Email: kmmh.procurement@nhs.net
Website: https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk/
Region: UKJ46 - West Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
2. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVC-1716-LBDJ
Trinity House, 110 - 120 Upper Pemberton,
Ashford
TN25 4AZ
United Kingdom
Email: kmmh.procurement@nhs.net
Website: https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
3. Medway Community Healthcare
Public Procurement Organisation Number: N/A
21 Bailey Drive, Gillingham Business Park
Gillingham
ME8 0PZ
United Kingdom
Email: kmmh.procurement@nhs.net
Website: https://www.medwaycommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/
Region: UKJ41 - Medway
Organisation type: Community Interest Company
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Trading Limited (SME) 2 bids received | £2,036,000 | 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029 |
| Salisbury Trading Limited (SME) 2 bids received | £2,036,000 | Awarded 23 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 066308-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 026440-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 042159-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 066308-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 October 2025, last updated 7 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.