Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- University of Kent · Body governed by public law
- Supplier
- Washco SME
- Value
- £672,000
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Installation services · Installation services of laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines (CPV 51543400)
- Region
- South East
- Official notice
- 032555-2025 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date12 Jun 2025
- Published16 Jun 2025Published 4 days after the contract date
Description
The University is seeking a supplier with the experience to deliver to multi-site operations to undertake the delivery of managed launderette services on the Canterbury campus. They must share a passion for delivering a high-quality launderette service along with exemplary levels of customer service. The University has a 52-week residential year as well as a busy conference period during the summer months (mid July to early September). The supplier will be required to provide a service for students and staff and any conference activity on the Canterbury campus. The launderettes will be in operation for 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The University seeks a supplier who can be innovative with investments in modernisation of laundry provision, user experience, and adoption of new and creative service methods. The supplier should offer a first class, modern service to students utilising contactless payment systems, effective maintenance management and exceptional customer service.…
About the supplier
Washco: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 00231396).