Closed tender

596-NYC-CD Purchase of Linen for Turkish Baths - Request for Information

Details

Topic
Bathrobes
Published
27 November 2025
Submission
22 December 2025

Tender description

North Yorkshire Council (the Authority) is requesting information from suppliers to help determine the scope and feasibility of its requirement, to understand the range of potential solutions available in the market, and to assist with drafting a potential future tender specification for the Purchase of Bath and Spa Linen. The Authority is seeking market information on the supply of quality bath and spa linen, including high-quality 450 gsm cotton bath sheets and durable cotton-blend bathrobes and treatment linen (e.g., couch covers, sheets with head holes). The supplies are for use in a premium spa environment (Turkish Baths Harrogate) and must withstand rigorous commercial laundering while maintaining their feel, colour integrity, and functional performance. The objective of this RFI is to gauge market capability, assess potential suppliers' product quality, technical specifications, sustainability credentials, and expertise in managing textile supply for a high-end spa facility. The information gathered will be used to refine the final tender specification and determine a realistic whole-life cost model for the supplies.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published27 November 2025
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date22 December 2025

About the buyer

North Yorkshire Council is a unitary local authority formed in April 2023, replacing the former county council and seven district and borough councils. Tendering opportunities are advertised on YORtender, the council's electronic procurement platform. Opportunities above the national procurement thresholds are also published on the Find a Tender Service. Some contracts run through framework agreements with multiple suppliers, others go to a single provider. Individual purchases are led by service managers and commissioners in each service area. Contracts above a set value are also listed in a public register on the council's Data North Yorkshire website.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of North Yorkshire Council's contract awards have been in transport services, construction work and IT services.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 18314000 · Bathrobes
  • 39500000 · Textile articles
  • 39512000 · Bed linen
  • 39512100 · Sheets
  • 39514100 · Towels

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