Provision of Linen and Laundry Services
The contract covers comprehensive linen and laundry services for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and other NHS Trusts across Lancashire and South Cumbria, supporting acute, community and specialist healthcare sites. The appointed supplier or suppliers will provide, launder, decontaminate, manage stock, transport, deliver, collect and distribute healthcare linen in accordance with HTM 01-04 and applicable infection prevention and control requirements. Service models may include Trust-Managed, Fully Managed and Supply Only arrangements, with requirements for reliable supply, agreed stock levels, business continuity, performance reporting, governance, sustainability, social value and net zero support across hospitals, maternity, emergency, theatre and community settings. The estimated contract value is £19.8 million, although the contract duration is not specified in the available information. The most critical qualification requirement is the ability to deliver healthcare linen services compliant with HTM 01-04 and relevant infection prevention and control standards.
Buyer: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 9 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £22.7m
- Bids close: 18 Nov 2026
- Location: Mid Lancashire, East Cumbria, Blackpool, Blackburn with Darwen
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
- Category: Linen (19231000)
From the official notice
Provision of Linen and Laundry Services for NHS Trusts within Lancashire and South Cumbria. The Contracting Authorities are seeking a supplier or suppliers to provide comprehensive linen and laundry services across acute, community and specialist healthcare sites. The services will include the supply, laundering, decontamination, stock management, logistics, delivery, collection and distribution of healthcare linen in accordance with HTM 01-04 and all relevant infection prevention and control requirements. The procurement is structured into multiple Lots and will accommodate a range of service delivery models, including Trust-Managed, Fully Managed and Supply Only solutions. The contract will support multiple NHS Trusts and sites across Lancashire and South Cumria, with flexibility to implement different service models at Trust or site level. The appointed supplier(s) will be required to deliver safe, reliable and resilient services, maintain agreed stock levels, support business continuity requirements, provide performance reporting and governance arrangements, and contribute to sustainability, social value and net zero objectives. Services must ensure continuity of supply for critical healthcare environments including acute hospital, maternity, emergency, theatre and community settings.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 18 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £22.7m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has reserved it for sheltered workshops and programmes that employ disabled or disadvantaged workers. Check the official notice to confirm you qualify.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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