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02 Dec 2024 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Weald of Kent Grammar School has announced a uniform tender for their campuses in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, Kent. This procurement falls under the "Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories" category with a total estimated value of £830,337.35. The school, which caters to girls aged 11–18 and a co-educational sixth form, seeks suppliers to provide uniforms for approximately 2,100 students. The tender process is in the "Tender" stage and follows a restricted procedure. Interested suppliers must submit their bids by 10 January 2025, with the final contract set to commence on 1 July 2025 and run until 30 June 2028.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity for suppliers in the uniform and related apparel industry. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the specific requirements outlined by the school. The procurement process will advance to the tender stage with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 suppliers, favouring those who score highest based on the selection criteria. This opportunity allows businesses to secure a long-term contract with a reputable educational institution, fostering potential future collaborations and stability.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Weald of Kent Grammar School ~ Uniform Tender

Notice Description

The tender project is seeking to appoint a school uniform provider[s] for the provision of service to approximate 600 students at our Sevenoaks campus, 1500 at our Tonbridge campus

Lot Information

Lot 1

Weald of Kent Grammar School is a large sized selective grammar school, with academy status for girls aged 11 - 18 and co-educational sixth form for students aged 16 - 18. The school operates across two campuses located in Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, Kent and boasts state of the art facilities. The tender project is seeking to appoint a school uniform provider[s] for the provision of service to approximate 600 students at our Sevenoaks campus, 1500 at our Tonbridge campus The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from July 2025 to 2028. Current uniform cost: A copy of the School Uniform Policy is attached for information. Within this is the outline of mandatory items for KS3 and KS4. These have been costed as the prices vary depending on sizing. Additionally, in KS4 year 10/11 students are required to wear a straight skirt, as opposed to the kilt for Yr 7,8 and 9. See SQ document for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c199
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038802-2024
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
£830,337 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£830,337 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Weald of Kent Grammar School
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
TN9 2JP
Postcode Area
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Vauxhall
Westminster Constituency
Tonbridge

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