Tender

Future Academies Trust ~ Uniforms Tender

FUTURE ACADEMIES TRUST

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04 May 2023 at 13:05

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02 May 2023 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Future Academies Trust is seeking suppliers for a school uniforms tender, encompassing 10 academies. The total contract value over 5 years is £11,145,275. The procurement method is a 'Restricted procedure'. Suppliers can find more information on the Delta eSourcing portal, with the tender deadline set for June 2, 2023. This opportunity is in the goods category and is situated in London, UK.

This tender from the Future Academies Trust presents an opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to provide school uniforms and ordering platforms. The contract period is from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2027, with potential for a 2-year extension. The Trust values quality, cost-effectiveness, and customer service excellence. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the tender submission terms for this lucrative procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Future Academies Trust ~ Uniforms Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide school uniforms and associated ordering systems and platforms for Future Academies Trust. Included in this Tender are the following 10 academies: *Barclay Academy *Churchill Gardens Primary Academy *Future Academies Watford *Laureate Academy *Millbank Academy *Phoenix Academy *Pimlico Academy *Pimlico Primary *The Grange Academy *Trinity Academy

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide school uniforms and associated ordering systems and platforms for Future Academies Trust. We are Future Academies: a flourishing multi-academy trust, founded with the aim of improving the life chances and raising the aspirations of young people. We offer a rich and stimulating education comprised of a knowledge-rich curriculum, diverse cultural and extracurricular opportunities, and a strong pastoral support system. All children and young people are welcomed in our inclusive community, and all are challenged to be the best they can be. For further information about our vision, achievements and the structure of our Trust, please visit our website https://www.futureacademies.org/ This ethos is embodied in our Trust values - Knowledge, Aspiration, and Respect - and in our motto, libertas per cultum ("freedom through education"). The tender project is seeking to appoint a supplier partner who offers high quality in terms of goods that are 'fit for purpose', who will also offer excellent value for money over the entire contract period, whilst delivering excellence in customer service for parents/carers and our academies The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st June 2024 to 31st May 2027 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the client. Included within this tender are the following 10 academies: *Barclay Academy *Churchill Gardens Primary Academy *Future Academies Watford *Laureate Academy *Millbank Academy *Phoenix Academy *Pimlico Academy *Pimlico Primary *The Grange Academy *Trinity Academy Trust expansion is likely, therefore additional academies, as they join the Trust or, if new build, as they open, may be added to this arrangement at the client's discretion. Current Operational Model: Within Future Academies Trust, uniforms are currently provided by Trutex. Trutex are supplied through various retailers across the Trust, including: -Smarty Schoolwear -Uniform 4 Kids -WearAbouts (Norwood) -White Hall Clothiers -Trutex -School Uniform Direct Client Objectives -Future Academies Trust believes that the wearing of school uniform helps to foster a strong sense of school identity and goes some way to acting as a social leveller, however it recognises that the cost of uniform can be a significant issue for some parents and carers. Our main objectives centre around quality, cost and best value. At a wholesale level, the value of the uniform income is currently PS2,251,690 across all schools included in this tender. This is calculated on an average of school uniform costing PS50/ pupil at the secondary schools and PS35/ pupils at the primary schools. Therefore the value of this contract over the maximum 5 year term is PS11,258,450.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c589
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012806-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,258,450 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,258,450 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FUTURE ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1V 3AT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico South
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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