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28 Jul 2026 at 08:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Education Village Academy Trust, operating under the public authority sub-central government classification, has completed the procurement process for the provision of office and educational supplies across its network of schools. The procurement, identified as "Office and Education Supplies EVAT," was facilitated through a selective procurement method, specifically an award under an existing framework, which concluded on 28th July 2026. The successful supplier, Lyreco UK Limited, will deliver goods primarily to the UKC region covering office and computing machinery and equipment, excluding furniture. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and will run until 31st August 2030, with a gross contract value of £378,036.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses that can supply office and educational supplies on a large scale, particularly those within or able to efficiently reach the North East England region where the Education Village Academy Trust is based. Companies like Lyreco, with experience in large-scale supply chains and educational procurement, stood out in this competitive environment due to their capability to meet delivery expectations and enhance efficiencies through bulk supply. There is potential for similar businesses, especially those focusing on office and computing machinery, to explore framework agreements to enhance their market reach by aligning with similar procurement processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Office and Education Supplies EVAT

Notice Description

to provide office and education supplies across EVAT schools

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071036-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£315,030 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£315,030 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

VALUE MATCH SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 2AN
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Great Boughton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LYRECO

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