Tender

Dixons Academies Trust - Classroom and Office Supplies

DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD

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Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Dixons Academies Charitable Trust Ltd, based in Bradford, aims to secure a supplier for classroom and office supplies, with a strong focus on stationery. This tender falls under the goods category and is conducted via an open procedure. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions being accepted electronically until 6th October 2025. The entire contract is noteworthy as it holds a substantial budget of £3,600,000 gross, set for completion by 2030, including potential renewals. Candidates are encouraged to engage in this process via MultiQuote, ensuring all relevant quality standards and experience documentation is submitted by 26th September 2025 to be considered.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the stationery and office supplies industry, providing an avenue for growth through a long-term contract with a reputable UK educational trust. Suitable candidates include SMEs and VCSEs with the capacity to deliver high-quality and cost-effective supplies. Companies with strengths in technical quality, competitive pricing, and the delivery of social value are particularly well-suited to compete. The clear criteria for economic and technical selection ensure that businesses providing credible evidence of standards and experience are best positioned to expand their portfolios through this contract.

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Notice Title

Dixons Academies Trust - Classroom and Office Supplies

Notice Description

Dixons Academies Trust are looking for a new supplier of Classroom and Office Supplies to their schools. Primarily stationery but looking at other office suppliers too

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05951e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054355-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30192000 - Office supplies

30192700 - Stationery

30199000 - Paper stationery and other items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 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
DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ska@dixonska.com
Contact Phone
01274 776777

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD5 7RR
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Little Horton
Westminster Constituency
Bradford East

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