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Residential Textiles and Linen Services

Awarded to Custom Group Limited, Gailarde Limited, Herbert Parkinson Ltd +6 more

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium(buyer)

Published
Published 25 March 2026
Deadline
Closed 15 April 2025
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Overview

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium established a multi-provider framework agreement for residential textiles and linen services across three lots: residential textiles and packs, window coverings, and fully managed linen hire and laundry services, operating nationally across the UK from March 2026 for 36 months with a 12-month extension option. Nine suppliers were awarded contracts with a combined value of £18 million, though Lot 3 contract conclusion remains to be finalised with one supplier and no awards were made on Lot 4 due to no bids received.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£18,000,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
25 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Beds and bedding and specialist soft furnishingsKitchenwareBed linenTable linenToilet and kitchen linenCurtains, drapes, valances and textile blindsCurtainsSoft furnishings+4 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£18,000,000
Award date
26 February 2026
Contract period
1 March 2026 → 28 February 2029
Winners
  • Custom Group Limited
  • Gailarde Limited
  • Herbert Parkinson Ltd
  • Kiesta Fabrics & Interiors Ltd
  • Milly Contract Furnishings Limited
  • Muirgroup Interiors Ltd
  • Skopos Fabrics Ltd
  • THE STUDENT ESSENTIALS COMPANY LIMITED
  • Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    25 March 2026

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