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Inspiration Trust - Supply of School Uniforms

INSPIRATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 12:06

Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Inspiration Trust, a public undertaking based in Norwich, UK, pertains to the supply of school uniforms for ten sites across Norfolk and North Suffolk. The contract, titled "Inspiration Trust - Supply of School Uniforms," falls under the industry category of clothing, footwear, luggage articles, and accessories. This procurement used an open procedure, ensuring broad participation and transparency. The process is currently in the award stage, following the completion of the tender phase. The contract period is set to commence on 24th February 2026 and is scheduled to end on 23rd February 2027, with potential extensions up to February 2028. Key financial figures note that the award value stands at GBP 336,978.98, demonstrating the contract’s significance. The specification and assessments align with the UKPGA legal framework, specifically under legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents a compelling opportunity for businesses within the clothing and textile industry, particularly those specialising in uniforms. The contract was awarded to Price and Buckland Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Hucknall, Nottingham, further highlighting prospects for businesses that can deliver high-quality goods at scale. While the opportunity has been secured by a large enterprise, the suitability criteria and the procurement method are inclusive of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the participation of SMEs in the final bidding stage. Thus, businesses looking to expand into public sector markets or wishing to establish a foothold in educational apparatus supply will find this tender a valuable case study in successful procurement strategy. The open procedure encourages transparency and competition, a point of interest for businesses interested in public contracting opportunities.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d359
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009408-2026
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, 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INSPIRATION TRUST
Contact Name
Emma Middleton
Contact Email
emma.middleton@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
07468 532038

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NR
Post Town
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

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