Purchase to Pay and Education Supply Solutions
Estimated value
£100.0m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
17 Dec 2025
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Description
The Procurement is expected to be split into 2 Lots, with a single supplier appointed per Lot. LOT 1 - P2P Marketplace The service will provide schools and local authorities with access to an electronic marketplace platform for the compliant, efficient, and value-driven procurement of goods with additional services. The platform must be cloud-based, user-friendly, and tailored to the needs of the education sector, supporting integration with existing finance and procurement systems. Core functional requirements: -Marketplace access -Supplier diversity and compliance -Guided buying and policy controls -Spend analytics and reporting -Bulk purchasing and value adding features -Tax and invoicing -Integration and compatibility -User experience and support -Mobile accessibility and fast/smart fulfilment LOT 2 - Education Supply Solutions -Office stationery and equipment -Paper -Janitorial goods -Personal protection equipment -Small office machines -Electronic office and media supplies -Classroom supplies and resources -Furniture
Scope
- Reference
- VMREF0256
- Total value
- £100,000,000 excluding VAT£120,000,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 14 Apr 2026 to 14 Apr 2030
- Main category
- goods
- CPV classifications
- 180000001900000022000000240000003000000031000000330000003700000039000000484000005590000080000000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | — | quality | 50.00% |
| Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Price | — | price | 40.00% |