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title: "Lord Williams's School - Provision of School Uniform"
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# Lord Williams's School - Provision of School Uniform

Buyer: LORD WILLIAMS'S SCHOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0468e9

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## Summary

Lord Williams's School, part of the Thame Partnership Academy Trust, has completed the tender process to select a sole supplier for their school uniform provision. The contract was awarded on 9th August 2024, following an open procedure in accordance with legal regulations. The awarded contract, valued at £407,850, involves the continuous supply of uniforms to the school with an operational start date for parents, carers, and students set for 1st February 2025. The contract includes an initial term of three years with two possible extensions of 12 months each, potentially extending the contract length to a maximum of five years. Price and Buckland, based in Nottingham, have been selected as the supplier for this contract. The procedures and criteria for awarding this contract were fully outlined in the procurement documents, with a significant portion of the decision based on quality (75%) and the remaining on price (25%). The location of the service is Thame, Oxfordshire (UKJ14). 

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for suppliers in the school uniform industry, particularly those with a proven track record of reliability and quality. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Price and Buckland, who can offer high-quality products and maintain suitable stock levels, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The structured procurement method and transparent tender process provide a fair and competitive environment for all bidders. Businesses looking to expand in the education sector will find such opportunities beneficial for long-term growth, especially when contracts offer potential extensions, ensuring steady demand and revenue.

## Notice

Lord Williams's School, part of the Thame Partnership Academy Trust, is currently out to tender to select a sole supplier for their school uniform provision.The current supply across the Trust is outsourced to a sole supplier. The school requires a 1 September 2024 contract start date in order to provide for continued supply and maintaining suitable stock levels. The operational start date of supplies to parents, carers and students will be 1 February 2025. Further information on the school's requirements can be found within the tender documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lord Williams's School is part of the Thame Partnership Academy Trust and is currently out to tender to select a sole supplier for their school uniform provision.The current supply across the Trust is outsourced to a single source supplier. The school requires a 1 September 2024 contract start date in order to provide for continue supply and maintaining suitable stock levels. The operational start date of supplies to the parents, carers and students will be 1 February 2025. Further information on the school's requirements can be found within the tender documentation. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with two possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025163-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Further notices will be published in 2026, 2027 or 2028 dependent on the exercising of contract extension options |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £407,850 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LORD WILLIAMS'S SCHOOL |
| Locality | THAME |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX9 2AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Thame |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICE & BUCKLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2024 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025163-2024
- 20 May 2024 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015862-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.price-buckland.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/minervapcs/aspx/Home
- https://www.lordwilliams.oxon.sch.uk/

## Provenance

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