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Provision of school uniform

OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST

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30 Mar 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of school uniforms was conducted by the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, located in Wakefield, United Kingdom. This process falls under the goods category with a focus on occupational clothing, special workwear, and accessories. The contract, titled "Provision of school uniform", reached the award stage and was completed on 30th March 2026. The tender was managed using a limited procurement method, executed without prior publication of a call for competition, and was processed through the YPO agreement. The contract, with a value of GBP 2,000,000, was signed on 2nd March 2026, with deliveries expected in regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, and UKF.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying uniforms and related clothing items to the education sector. Since the tender was awarded to Trutex, a large supplier based in Lancashire, similar large or medium-sized businesses may find opportunities in future contracts, particularly those with capacity to deliver across multiple regions. Companies offering competitive pricing and high-quality goods, integrating social value into their offerings, would be well-suited to flourish in similar procurement processes. The contract allows potential extensions, indicating future chances for business continuity and growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of school uniform

Notice Description

The provision of uniform for Outwood Grange Academy Trust staff and students

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of uniform for Outwood Grange Academy Trust staff and students

Options: Can be extended by a further 24 months at the end of the contract if required by the Trust

Procurement Information

This was run as a further competition through the YPO https://www.ypo.co.uk/education-home/950047 agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06783c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029291-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2PF
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUTEX

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