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Planning

02 Jul 2026 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Planners" is being managed by Outwood Grange Academies Trust, located in Wakefield, UK. This planning-stage tender seeks the supply of school planners and various booklet printing across multiple academies, categorized under the "Printed matter and related products" industry. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key date being 30 July 2026, the deadline for market engagement activities. Suppliers are advised to contact procurement representatives at Outwood Grange Academies Trust for more information and to register on their e-procurement portal.

This opportunity represents significant potential for businesses involved in printing and related services to expand within the UK market. Given that the procurement is above the threshold and is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), companies with capabilities in high-volume printing and supply chain management would be well-positioned to participate. Contracts will span from 2 November 2026 to 1 November 2028, providing a firm timeline for business planning and growth initiatives. This tender thus serves as an advantageous venture for printing companies aiming to establish or enhance collaborations with educational institutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision of Planners

Notice Description

Outwood Grange Academy Trust is seeking detailed Tenders for the supply of school planners as well as a variety of school booklet printing across the academies.

Planning Information

If you would like to discuss this upcoming opportunity in more detail or schedule a preliminary meeting, please contact procurement@outwood.com. Please also ensure you are registered on our e:procurement portal In-Tend which can be done via the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c210
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062111-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£395,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

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