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title: "Co-op Academies Trust-Wide School Uniforms"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068016"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST"
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# Co-op Academies Trust-Wide School Uniforms

Buyer: THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068016

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## Summary

The Co-op Academies Trust, one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the north of England, has awarded a contract for the provision of trust-wide school uniforms. The contracting process involved a competitive flexible procedure across three stages, with Banner Ltd being selected as the single high-volume supplier. The process was completed with the contract award stage on 2nd July 2026. The procurement sought to appoint a uniform partner capable of delivering operational excellence and aligning with the Trust's social value ambitions. The contract, identified by COOP 1/26, covers the supply of occupational clothing, special workwear, and accessories, set to commence on 1st September 2026 and potentially extendable up to 2031. Situated in Manchester, the Trust's procurement supports its 39 academies ranging from primary schools to a college with a broad age group of students.

This contracting opportunity opens up significant avenues for business growth, particularly for large-scale suppliers in the garment and uniform industry who can meet the demands of high-volume production and delivery. The competitive procurement method enabled participation from various businesses, although ultimately nine bids were considered at the final stage. Businesses capable of balancing quality, price, and social impact stand out in competitive processes such as this. Suppliers providing occupational clothing, workwear, and accessories, who pursue operational excellence and have a demonstrable social commitment, would align well with the Co-op Academies Trust's values and operational requirements. The contract allows flexibility and adaptation, including the addition of new uniform items as the Trust evolves, presenting ongoing business opportunities.

## Notice

The Co-op Academies Trust is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the north of England, operating 39 academies (Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools) across the North of England and 1 college (no uniform requirements) with students ranging from 4 to 19 years of age. Founded on co-operative values, the Trust is seeking to appoint a single, high-volume supplier for the provision of a new, standardised Trust-Wide Uniform. Co-op Academies Trust operates a diverse network of primary, secondary, further education and special schools, all of which require a uniform partner who can balance high standards, operational excellence, and genuine social impact. We are seeking a uniform partner who will strive for excellence with us and support our ambition that our schools and colleges provide successful and positive environments in which our students thrive. They will align with the Co-op's Social Value ambition to "provide access to opportunities and resources for people to thrive"and demonstrate alignment with Ways of Being and Core Values. Our new strategic plan for 2025-2030 available on our website provides additional information on "who we are" and about our ambition and priorities in the short to medium term. This tender shall be completed in 3 stages (under the competitive flexible procedure) with shortlisting taking place between stage 1 and 2 then between stage 2 and 3. For the avoidance of doubt if a participant is not shortlisted to the next stage they should not submit anything from any further stages. The 3 stages are detailed within the Invitation to Tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract term will be three (3) years, with the option to extend for a further one (1) plus one (1) year (3+1+1), subject to satisfactory performance review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062378-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 0AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BANNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 14:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062378-2026
- 10 Apr 2026 at 13:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032864-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062378-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032864-2026
  10th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home
  ITT documents are available from the web address provided in this notice. Interested suppliers/bidders are requested to register (free of charge) on the In-tend Education Portal and then express an interest in order to view and download the ITT documents.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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