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Inspiration Trust - Supply of School Uniforms

Inspiration Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2026 at 15:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Feb 2026 at 12:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 12:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Inspiration Trust has awarded a contract for the supply of school uniforms catering to ten sites across Norfolk and North Suffolk, starting from 24th February 2026. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, culminated in an active status award to Price and Buckland Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Nottingham. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically clothing and accessories, and the contract, signed on 23rd February 2026, holds a value of £480,445.14 gross. The award timeline extends up to 23rd February 2027, with potential renewal for an additional 12 months. All involved processes followed the legal framework outlined in UK legislation 2023/54.

This public procurement initiative offers lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in school uniforms and associated accessories. Price and Buckland Limited’s success in securing this contract exemplifies the potential for large suppliers with robust capabilities in tailoring, manufacturing, and distributing school attire. Businesses looking to compete in future tenders are encouraged to demonstrate high quality in goods, favourable pricing structures, and added value services. Those with a strong presence in clothing manufacture and distribution aligned with delivering to multiple locations within the UK will find such opportunities beneficial for long-term growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inspiration Trust - Supply of School Uniforms

Notice Description

Inspiration Trust are seeking proposals from suppliers of School Uniforms for ten of their sites across Norfolk and North Suffolk, from a contract commencement date of 24th February 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 1 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d359
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026931-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£336,978 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,370 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Inspiration 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
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NR
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Price and Buckland Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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