Purchase to Pay and Education Supply Solutions

THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATIONcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05f7d6Procurement Act 2023planning
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Estimated value

£100.0m

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

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 VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
14 Apr 2026 to 14 Apr 2030
Main category
goods
CPV classifications
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19000000
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24000000
30000000
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37000000
39000000
48400000
55900000
80000000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality50.00%
Social Valuequality10.00%
Priceprice40.00%