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Procurement Support

DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Nov 2025 at 11:39

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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10 Nov 2025 at 11:07

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Dixons Academies Trust, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, involves a direct award to Crescent Purchasing Limited. This is for the provision of procurement consultancy services across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, under the title "Procurement Support". Initially announced with a legal basis in UKPGA 2023/54, the award contract is valued at £272,400. The contract period is set to start on 1st February 2026, running until 31st August 2027, with the potential for two additional 12-month extensions. This process is currently in the award stage, with a future contract signature anticipated by 19th November 2025, following the standstill period ending on the same date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large procurement consultancy firms, especially those with capabilities to provide services across diverse regions in the UK and to liaise with educational bodies like academies. Given the contract's above-threshold value and comprehensive regional coverage, businesses well-suited to compete are those that can ensure continuity and high quality of service across different locations, potentially expanding their footprint in public sector contracts. The procurement method rationale indicates an extension of existing services, underlining the trust’s aim for consistent and reliable support, making it particularly relevant for vendors experienced in long-term educational partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement Support

Notice Description

To facilitate procurement across the trust

Procurement Information

To extend the current provision of Professional Procurement Services to ensure continuity and quality of service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072331-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£272,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD5 7RR
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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