Future Academies - Uniform Tender

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Estimated value

£700k

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

24 Jun 2025

Description

Future Academies, a family of schools across London and Hertfordshire, is dedicated to improving the life chances and broadening the horizons of young people. Sponsored and guided by our founding charity, Future, our mission is simple: to realise our motto of libertas per cultum (freedom through education). We want our young people to lead lives full of choice and opportunity where, whatever path they take in life, it is a path they have chosen. Our first academy, Pimlico Academy, opened in 2008. We are now a family of ten schools working together towards this aim, supported by an Ofsted “Outstanding” SCITT which trains more than fifty teachers each year. More information with regards to Future Academies can be obtained here: https://www.futureacademies.org/ Our Academies: 1.Barclay Academy (Secondary, Herts) 2.Future Academies Watford (Secondary, Herts) 3.Laureate Academy (Secondary, Herts) 4.Phoenix Academy (Secondary, London) 5.Pimlico Academy (Secondary, London) 6.The Grange Academy (Secondary, Herts) 7.Trinity Academy (Secondary, London) 8.Millbank Gardens Primary Academy (Primary, London) 9.Pimlico Primary Academy (Primary, London) 10.Ashtree Primary School (Primary, Herts) All ten schools listed above (7 x secondary and 3 x primary schools) are participating in this tender. Tender information: The successful tenderer will be required to provide school uniforms to include a full ordering system, at the above listed schools within Future Academies. Please note this is a growing Trust and any schools either already in the Trust but not listed here, or any schools that may join the Trust within this contract period, may join this contract at the client’s discretion. The contract term being tendered is for three years, 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029. There is an option for a further extension period for two further years to 31st May 2031. This tender project is seeking to appoint an experienced supplier to provide high quality value for money uniforms for the Trust’s pupils coupled with delivering excellent customer service to parents and the Trust. We understand the concerns regarding costs for parents and carers and our absolute commitment is to provide uniforms that excel in both quality and affordability. The Trust welcomes providers that are able to deliver cost effective solutions. The Trust is looking for an online only models. The supplier must attend fitting sessions as agreed with the schools, provide the schools with a sizing set of uniforms for students to try on if required and the supplier must offer competitive delivery rates and free exchanges and returns. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Clothing%2C-footwear%2C-luggage-articles-and-accessories./6K8Y86QXKC To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6K8Y86QXKC

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0552eb
Total value
£700,000 excluding VAT
£840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 May 2026 to 31 May 2029
Possible extension to 31 May 2031

The contract may be extended from 31/05/2029 for up to a maximum of 2 years to 31/05/2031.

Main category
goods
CPV classifications
18000000
Contract locations
London, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality35.00%
Priceprice35.00%
Servicequality30.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
18 Jul 2025, 11:00 am
Submission address
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Clothing%2C-footwear%2C-luggage-articles-and-accessories./6K8Y86QXKC
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure