Tender

Co-op Academies Trust-Wide School Uniforms

THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST

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Tender

10 Apr 2026 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Co-operative Academies Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of a standardised, trust-wide school uniform across its network of 39 academies in the north of England. This opportunity falls under the industry category of occupational clothing and special workwear. Located in Manchester, the trust has initiated an open competitive tender process, which is currently at the tender stage. The process includes a competitive flexible procedure conducted over three stages. The submission of documents is facilitated via the In-tend Education Portal, and interested suppliers must adhere to key dates, including the enquiry period ending on April 17, 2026, and the tender submission deadline set for May 21, 2026. The award period concludes by July 6, 2026, with the contract commencing on July 17, 2026, for an initial term of three years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in producing high-volume, quality school uniforms, particularly those aligned with values of social impact and operational excellence. The winning supplier will become a key partner to the Co-operative Academies Trust, helping meet its objective of fostering successful and positive educational environments. With potential for renewal, the contract can further ensure long-term business growth for companies that excel in balancing price and quality while demonstrating a commitment to social value and cooperative ethos. Suitable candidates should be prepared to engage in a thorough evaluation process, including submissions, presentations, and evaluations, in order to compete effectively in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Co-op Academies Trust-Wide School Uniforms

Notice Description

The Co-op Academies Trust is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the north of England, operating 39 academies (Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools) across the North of England and 1 college (no uniform requirements) with students ranging from 4 to 19 years of age. Founded on co-operative values, the Trust is seeking to appoint a single, high-volume supplier for the provision of a new, standardised Trust-Wide Uniform. Co-op Academies Trust operates a diverse network of primary, secondary, further education and special schools, all of which require a uniform partner who can balance high standards, operational excellence, and genuine social impact. We are seeking a uniform partner who will strive for excellence with us and support our ambition that our schools and colleges provide successful and positive environments in which our students thrive. They will align with the Co-op's Social Value ambition to "provide access to opportunities and resources for people to thrive"and demonstrate alignment with Ways of Being and Core Values. Our new strategic plan for 2025-2030 available on our website provides additional information on "who we are" and about our ambition and priorities in the short to medium term. This tender shall be completed in 3 stages (under the competitive flexible procedure) with shortlisting taking place between stage 1 and 2 then between stage 2 and 3. For the avoidance of doubt if a participant is not shortlisted to the next stage they should not submit anything from any further stages. The 3 stages are detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract term will be three (3) years, with the option to extend for a further one (1) plus one (1) year (3+1+1), subject to satisfactory performance review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068016
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032864-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 0AG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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