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Framework to provide Purchase to Pay and Education Supply Solutions

THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 07:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 Apr 2026 at 13:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 12:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

17 Dec 2025 at 12:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The White Horse Federation, a sub-central government public authority based in Swindon, has concluded an open procurement process to establish a framework for providing Purchase to Pay and Education Supply Solutions. Supported by procurement specialists Value Match Services, the framework targets the education sector and broader public sector within the UK. This initiative, structured under an open procedure, aims to create a comprehensive digital procurement platform accessible to schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, and other public bodies. The procurement process culminated with the award stage completed on 10th June 2026, leading to contracts that commence from 1st June 2026 and extend until 30th April 2030.

This framework offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in digital procurement solutions and associated services. Companies equipped with capabilities in providing comprehensive procurement platforms and educational supplies will find this tender particularly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger businesses with diverse product offerings, are well-positioned to seize growth opportunities by collaborating with educational entities and public sector organisations. The framework ensures streamlined procurement processes, fostering both competitive pricing and consistent high-quality supply to meet a wide range of sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework to provide Purchase to Pay and Education Supply Solutions

Notice Description

The White Horse Federation Trust (TWHF), supported by Value Match Services, is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to establish a framework that supports modern, compliant and value-driven procurement across the education sector and wider public sector. The framework will enable schools, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and other eligible public sector bodies to access efficient digital buying solutions for everyday consumables, equipment and associated procurement processes.

Planning Information

We will undertake a market engagement session relating to this procurement on 23rd December. The purpose of this engagement is to support suppliers in preparing for the forthcoming procurement opportunity in a fair, transparent, and informed manner. To participate in the engagement session, please email an expression of interest to tenders@twhf.org.uk by Fri 19th December. The session will take place via Microsoft Teams on 23rd December at 10:00. A copy of the engagement session, recording and any non-attributed questions received and answers will be issued as part of the tender pack to ensure equal treatment. Suppliers are invited to submit questions during the engagement process; all questions will be collated and responded to in a non-attributed format to ensure equal access to information across the market. Questions should be submitted by email to tenders@twhf.org.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054504-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

22 - Printed matter and related products

24 - Chemical products

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

48 - Software package and information systems

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

19000000 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

24000000 - Chemical products

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

55900000 - Retail trade services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2LB
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

COMPLEAT SOFTWARE LIMITED

ELCOM SYSTEMS LIMITED

LYRECO UK LIMITED

PLANERGY Ltd.

RED KITE BPM LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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