Provision of Linen and Laundry Services
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health
In brief
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for suppliers for this contract (North West).
The estimated value is £22,674,088 excluding VAT.
It is split into 6 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at midday, Wednesday 18 November 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- midday, Tuesday 27 October 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Wednesday 18 November 2026
How bids are scored
Lot 1
Phase One Quality 30% · Commercial 40% · Phase Two Quality 20% · Social Value 10%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Lot 2a
Phase One Quality 30% · Commercial 40% · Phase Two Quality 20% · Social Value 10%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Lot 2b
Quality 50% · Commercial 40% · Social Value 10%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Lot 3
Quality 50% · Commercial 40% · Social Value 10%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
2 more lots are scored in the official notice.
Competition
Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 17 awards in the last 12 months).
The buyer expects to buy this again around September 2030.
What the notice says
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Send clarification questions before midday, Tuesday 27 October 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 18 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversUniversity Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust | — | £6,867,284 |
| Lot 2a 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - Managed Service | — | £3,585,663 |
| Lot 2b 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - Trust Managed Service | — | £1,914,081 |
| Lot 3 1 April 2029 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | — | £3,095,245 |
| Lot 4 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | — | £6,000,000 |
| Lot 5 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030 What this lot coversEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust | — | £1,211,816 |
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 088838-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 095766-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
22Awards
15Suppliers it has used most
- 360 Ambulance Service Ltd2 contracts
- A J Mobility Limited (T/A Ajm Healthcare)1 contract
- AF Traylor & Sons LTD1 contract
- Advanced Health and Care Limited1 contract
- Arjo UK Ltd1 contract
- Atlas Diagnostics Limited1 contract
- C Cabs1 contract
- CMA Partnership Limited T/A Cavalier Taxis1 contract
From notice 088838-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 September 2026, last updated 9 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 October 2026.