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Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust - Uniforms Tender

Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Sep 2026 at 11:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 11:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust has awarded a contract for school uniforms and a complete ordering system for pupils across its schools. The Trust serves more than 3,500 children across secondary, primary and special schools in Coventry. The requirement covers uniforms for Sidney Stringer Academy, Sidney Stringer Primary, Radford Primary, Riverbank School and Ernesford Grange Community Academy; additional schools joining the Trust may be included at its discretion. The supplier is expected to provide good-quality, affordable uniform and customer service to parents, carers and schools. Delivery and service are for the Trust’s Coventry schools. The Trust considered online-only provision supported by pop-up shops in each school, as well as a hybrid model using online ordering and local shops, provided customer service and item availability are maintained.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Clive Mark Schoolwear. The award was made on 28 September 2026. The contract is fixed-price, valued at £487,060 excluding VAT (£584,472 including VAT). The award period runs from 26 April 2027 to 15 May 2030, with an option to extend for up to two further years, to 15 May 2032. The process used a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure: candidates first passed a Procurement Specific Questionnaire, with a minimum score of 60%, and selected suppliers then submitted tenders. The final evaluation weighted quality at 60% and price at 40%. Six bids reached the final stage; five were from SMEs. The procurement was presented as one lot.

This award shows continuing demand from a multi-school Coventry trust for affordable, good-quality school uniforms supported by a reliable ordering and customer-service operation. A credible competitor for a comparable requirement would need to manage uniform supply across secondary, primary and special schools, maintain item availability and serve both schools and families effectively. The buyer considered online ordering with school-based pop-up shops, or a hybrid model with local shops, so suppliers able to operate either approach could be relevant. The stated qualification threshold was annual turnover of at least £400,000. Required insurance levels were £5 million employer’s liability, £10 million public liability and £5 million product liability. The contract was awarded to an SME after six final-stage bids, including five from SMEs; the tender also marked the opportunity as suitable for SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust - Uniforms Tender

Notice Description

Established in 2010 Sidney Stringer Academy, previously known as Sidney Stringer School, was opened in 1972 as the first urban community school in England. The school was rated as Ofsted Good and was rebuilt on the same site, following a fire in September 2007. It formed part of the city's Swanswell Regeneration Initiative in Hillfields. After 3 years of opening the Academy, Ofsted visited and the Academy achieved an Outstanding judgement. Following this in January 2014 the Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust was formed. The Trust now provides an education for over 3500 children in five schools, soon to be six, through all stages, ages, and settings: there are currently two secondary schools, two primary schools (one a Free School), a Broad Spectrum Special school and, soon to join, a Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) special school: 1.Sidney Stringer Academy (SSA) 2.Sidney Stringer Primary (SSP) 3.Radford Primary (RAD) 4.Riverbank School (RIV) 5.Ernesford Grange Community Academy (EGA) 6.Woodfield (may potentially join at a later stage) Further information regarding the Trust can be obtained here: https://sidneystringertrust.org.uk/ Tender information: The successful tenderer will be required to provide school uniforms to include a full ordering system at Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust. The contract term being tendered for 3 years, from 16/05/2027 - 15/05/2030. There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 15/05/2032. These dates are applicable to SSA, RAD, EGA and RIV. Sidney Stringer Primary's contract will start a little earlier on 26/04/2027 where the initial 3 year contract period will conclude 15/05/2030 with an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 15/05/2032. This tender project is seeking to appoint an experienced supplier to provide high quality value for money uniforms for the Schools' pupils coupled with delivering excellent customer service to parents and the Schools. We understand the concerns regarding costs for parents and carers and our absolute commitment is to provide uniforms that excel in both quality and affordability. The Schools welcomes providers that are able to deliver cost effective solutions. Uniforms are currently supplied by a combination of Clive Marks Schoolwear and Brigade Clothing Ltd. The current model is a combination of purchasing via a physical shop, online and direct from the school (in limited circumstances). Within this tender and for the model for the new contract, the Trust is open to hear from companies that can offer online only models (on the basis that a pop-up shop is developed within each school), or a hybrid mix of online and local shops providing customer service and item availability is not compromised. The Trust is not obliged to accept the lowest price submitted for this tender, rather it is keen to secure best value from this contract and to deliver best value to its students. The Trust seeks a contractor that is keen to work in partnership and who will deliver to its highest abilities, at all times. Competitive Flexible Procedure This procurement will be run under the Competitive Flexible Procedure. This will follow a two stage approach, with stage 1 being the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). Here a minimum of 5 candidates (or less, in the event less than 5 meet the minimum criteria) and a maximum of 10 candidates, will progress to stage 2. Any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement and a minimum score of 60% must be achieved. Selected tenderers will then be invited to stage 2, the Invitation To Tender (ITT). Here, the evaluation of tender response will be set as 40% price and 60% quality. Value of contract: The annual value of the current contract is PS97,412 Therefore the value of this contract is PS487,060 The contract shall be a fixed price. Additional requirements and information: *The Trust has a minimum requirement for a contractor's liability insurances of: *Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = PS5 million *Public Liability Insurance = PS10 million *Product Liability Insurance = PS5 million *The minimum annual turnover that your company must have achieved to be considered for this opportunity is PS400,000 *Please note this is a growing Trust and any other schools that may join the Trust during the tenure of this new contract may, at the Trust's discretion, be added to this contract. *The client reserves the right not to appoint in conclusion of this project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option for a further extension period for up to two additional years to 15/05/2032.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068528
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091351-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£487,060 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£487,060 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£487,060 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2027 - 15 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5LY
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Clive Mark Schoolwear

Further Information

Notice Documents

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