Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium · Sub-central contracting authority
- Suppliers
- Gailarde Limited, Kiesta Fabrics & Interiors Ltd, The Student Essentials Company Limited, Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd SME, Custom Group Limited, Herbert Parkinson Ltd, Milly Contract Furnishings Limited, Muirgroup Interiors Ltd, Skopos Fabrics Ltd
- Value
- £36,000,000 across 2 lots
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Furniture & domestic appliances · Soft furnishings (CPV 39516100)
- Region
- North West
- Official notice
- 027479-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date26 Feb 2026
- Published25 Mar 2026Published 27 days after the contract date
Description
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.
Lots in this award
| Lot | Supplier | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Textiles and Linen Services | Gailarde Limited, Kiesta Fabrics & Interiors Ltd, The Student Essentials Company Limited, Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd SME | £18m |
| Residential Textiles and Linen Services | Custom Group Limited, Herbert Parkinson Ltd, Milly Contract Furnishings Limited, Muirgroup Interiors Ltd, Skopos Fabrics Ltd +1 more | £18m |
About the suppliers
Gailarde Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 01406026).
Kiesta Fabrics & Interiors Ltd: every public contract they have won.
The Student Essentials Company Limited: every public contract they have won.
Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 00454128).
Custom Group Limited: every public contract they have won.
Herbert Parkinson Ltd: every public contract they have won.
Milly Contract Furnishings Limited: every public contract they have won.
Muirgroup Interiors Ltd: every public contract they have won.
Skopos Fabrics Ltd: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 09702865).