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Workplace Solution

BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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28 May 2025 at 09:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, based in Sunderland, England, has completed a procurement process for a contract valued at £455,250.06. The tender, titled "Workplace Solution," falls under the industry category of "Printed matter and related products," with additional relevance to "Furniture, furnishings, domestic appliances and cleaning products." The procurement process employed a restricted procedure above threshold and targeted a selective approach to identify suppliers, and it has successfully reached the award stage. The procurement aimed to establish a framework for providing a wide range of school supplies, focusing on sustainability and efficient supply chain management. The contract began on 1 February 2023 and will run until 31 January 2026, with possible extensions, and the delivery address is specified as postal code DL16 7LN.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in school supplies to engage with educational institutions. Companies with a comprehensive range of products suitable for school settings, strong ethical supply practices, carbon-conscious strategies, and excellent supply chain governance are well-positioned to meet the Trust’s requirements. The contract, awarded to Lyreco, provides substantial potential for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations capable of demonstrating operational efficiencies and data integration improvements. With a focus on value for money and technical competency, this procurement process presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workplace Solution

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking to enter an overall five-year contract, three-year initial period, with options to extend for 2 x 12-month periods (subject to satisfactory performance), with a single supplier who will demonstrate technical competency and best value for money in relation to the Trust requirements. The tender has an overarching specification relating to sustainability, range service and account management. The primary objective is to establish a quick and easy way for schools to access a wide range of school supplies they need to operate their school on a day-to-day basis. The Trust is looking to go to tender for supplier(s) that are able to: * Have a wide range of products and supplies available which are needed in a school setting. * Offer choice in the buying process and help schools to find operational efficiencies and data integration improvements to reduce to cost of purchasing (i.e., placing orders and invoice management); * Have strong social values and ethical supply practices in place. * Are carbon conscious and have streamlined and safe delivery processes. * Have excellent supply chain resilience and governance practices

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1013806f-da9c-4b1d-a717-78cb88891ce4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21984f6d-d867-461a-968e-dae5a3afbaf0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£455,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£455,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3NY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LYRECO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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