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CSET - School pupil unform - secondary phase

CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Oct 2025 at 12:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 11:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for supplying secondary school uniforms from the Castle School Education Trust, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage. The project, titled "CSET - School pupil uniform - secondary phase," aims to provide branded uniforms across various schools, ensuring parents receive the best value in terms of price, quality, and service. This open procedure process was initiated on 20th August 2025, with a contract award set for completion by 26th September 2025. The procurement concerns the industry category of clothing, specifically targeting the provision of pupil uniforms across multiple regions in the UK, with procurement stages including planning, tendering, and now, awarding as of 19th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in clothing and textile supply chains, to grow by offering school uniforms. Given the total estimated contract value of £732,000 over a five-year period, there is substantial business potential for suppliers to become preferred providers for the schools within the Trust. Businesses with capabilities in providing high-quality goods and the infrastructure to handle direct-to-consumer transactions would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the tender specifications highlight suitability for SMEs. Engaging with this contract could expand market presence and foster long-term relationships with educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSET - School pupil unform - secondary phase

Notice Description

Provision of branded uniform to make sure parents receive best value with regards to price, quality and service.

Lot Information

The Castle School

Provision of uniform to make sure parents receive best value with regards to price, quality and service. The vast majority of transactions will be direct between parents/carers and the successful suppliers.

Options: Provision of non branded items

Renewal: An additional two years

Downend School

Provision of uniform to make sure parents receive best value with regards to price, quality and service.

Options: Provision of non branded items

Renewal: An additional two years

Mangotsfield School

Uniform preferred supplier

Options: Provision of non branded items

Renewal: An additional two years

Marlwood School

Supplier of mandatory branded school uniform

Options: Provision of non branded items

Renewal: An additional two years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066536-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£732,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£732,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£732,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2027-04-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CASTLE SCHOOL EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 9LH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F.R. MONKHOUSE LIMITED

Further Information

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