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title: "Future Academies Trust ~ Uniforms Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c589"
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# Future Academies Trust ~ Uniforms Tender

Buyer: FUTURE ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c589

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## Summary

The Future Academies Trust is seeking suppliers for a school uniforms tender, encompassing 10 academies. The total contract value over 5 years is £11,145,275. The procurement method is a 'Restricted procedure'. Suppliers can find more information on the Delta eSourcing portal, with the tender deadline set for June 2, 2023. This opportunity is in the goods category and is situated in London, UK.

This tender from the Future Academies Trust presents an opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to provide school uniforms and ordering platforms. The contract period is from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2027, with potential for a 2-year extension. The Trust values quality, cost-effectiveness, and customer service excellence. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the tender submission terms for this lucrative procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The successful Supplier will be required to provide school uniforms and associated ordering systems and platforms for Future Academies Trust. Included in this Tender are the following 10 academies: *Barclay Academy *Churchill Gardens Primary Academy *Future Academies Watford *Laureate Academy *Millbank Academy *Phoenix Academy *Pimlico Academy *Pimlico Primary *The Grange Academy *Trinity Academy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide school uniforms and associated ordering systems and platforms for Future Academies Trust. We are Future Academies: a flourishing multi-academy trust, founded with the aim of improving the life chances and raising the aspirations of young people. We offer a rich and stimulating education comprised of a knowledge-rich curriculum, diverse cultural and extracurricular opportunities, and a strong pastoral support system. All children and young people are welcomed in our inclusive community, and all are challenged to be the best they can be. For further information about our vision, achievements and the structure of our Trust, please visit our website https://www.futureacademies.org/ This ethos is embodied in our Trust values - Knowledge, Aspiration, and Respect - and in our motto, libertas per cultum ("freedom through education"). The tender project is seeking to appoint a supplier partner who offers high quality in terms of goods that are 'fit for purpose', who will also offer excellent value for money over the entire contract period, whilst delivering excellence in customer service for parents/carers and our academies The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st June 2024 to 31st May 2027 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the client. Included within this tender are the following 10 academies: *Barclay Academy *Churchill Gardens Primary Academy *Future Academies Watford *Laureate Academy *Millbank Academy *Phoenix Academy *Pimlico Academy *Pimlico Primary *The Grange Academy *Trinity Academy Trust expansion is likely, therefore additional academies, as they join the Trust or, if new build, as they open, may be added to this arrangement at the client's discretion. Current Operational Model: Within Future Academies Trust, uniforms are currently provided by Trutex. Trutex are supplied through various retailers across the Trust, including: -Smarty Schoolwear -Uniform 4 Kids -WearAbouts (Norwood) -White Hall Clothiers -Trutex -School Uniform Direct Client Objectives -Future Academies Trust believes that the wearing of school uniform helps to foster a strong sense of school identity and goes some way to acting as a social leveller, however it recognises that the cost of uniform can be a significant issue for some parents and carers. Our main objectives centre around quality, cost and best value. At a wholesale level, the value of the uniform income is currently PS2,251,690 across all schools included in this tender. This is calculated on an average of school uniform costing PS50/ pupil at the secondary schools and PS35/ pupils at the primary schools. Therefore the value of this contract over the maximum 5 year term is PS11,258,450.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012806-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,258,450 |
| Lots value | £11,258,450 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FUTURE ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1V 3AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico South |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

## Release History

- 4 May 2023 at 13:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012806-2023
- 2 May 2023 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012484-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/X9C67Q3QFF
- https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Clothing%2C-footwear%2C-luggage-articles-and-accessories./X9C67Q3QFF
- https://www.futureacademies.org/

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