Open tender · United Kingdom · Goods

Provision of Linen and Laundry Services

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Provision of Linen and Laundry Services”. Bids close on 18 November 2026, 12:00 GMT; the estimated value is £22.67 million. Who can bid: This procurement is reserved for supported employment providers. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Linen and laundry services for five NHS trusts in Lancashire and South Cumbria, open to supported employment providers and small and medium-sized enterprises.

Five NHS trusts in Lancashire and South Cumbria seek suppliers for comprehensive linen and laundry services, including supply, laundering, decontamination, stock management, logistics, delivery, collection and distribution of healthcare linen in line with HTM 01-04. The procurement is divided into six lots covering different trusts and service models, with contract values from £1,211,816 to £6,867,283.64 excluding VAT and durations of up to four years. The contract is reserved for supported employment providers and is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Who can win it

  • This procurement is reserved for supported employment providers

Key facts

Estimated value
£22.67 million
Contract period
Up to 4 years, with possible 12-month extension
How bids are judged
Quality 50%, Commercial 40%, Social Value 10% (varies by lot)
Published
09 Oct 2026

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