Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Star Academies
Shadsworth Road
Blackburn
BB1 2HT
Contact
Matthew Little
matthew.little@staracademies.org
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
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Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
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one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Star Academies Uniform Provision
Reference number
ITT/2024/UNIFORM
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Star Academies is looking to run an FTS (EU) compliant tender with the intention of creating a contract with a single supplier. This will be a restricted process and a process timetable can be found in the documents. The supplier selected must be able to provide the complete provision of uniform supply and sales to pupils / parents across all Star schools. As a growing Trust, we anticipate that the scope of this tender will expand to include uniforms at all new schools that open or join the Trust before the contract start date and during the contract term. The selected supplier will be expected to supply uniforms for these schools within the contractual arrangements set out in this document. The Contract will be based on Star’s Terms and Conditions. This will include the relevant minimum service level requirements (SLA/KPIs) for the successful tenderer.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,750,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19200000 - Textile fabrics and related items
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
- UKD4 - Lancashire
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
- UKG3 - West Midlands
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
All Star Academies schools as listed at the following URL - https://staracademies.org/our-schools/star-schools/
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Trust is seeking a single uniform supplier who can supply all uniform items in accordance with the specification outlined, across all of its schools throughout the academic year. A lead supplier working in a consortium is also acceptable. As a minimum, the successful supplier must be able to provide garments to all schools all year round via a school specific online webstore, and the provision of physical selling events at least once a year at each school. In addition, the provision of a physical local retail outlet in close proximity to some or all of our schools is also acceptable, although this is not a mandatory requirement.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,750,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 June 2025
End date
31 May 2030
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Retender will be required after the maximum five year term
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
SQ ranking as shown in the SQ documents
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
• No exclusions through mandatory or discretionary grounds under Parts 1 and 2.• Financial stability – this will be calculated by confirmation that your assets must be equal to or more than your liabilities.• Minimum £5m insurance held, or commitment to obtain, for the following:o Employer’s Liabilityo Public Liabilityo Professional Indemnityo Product Liability• Holding of the following company policies:o Health & Safetyo Environmental o Qualityo GDPRo Cyber Security• Self-certification all aspects of the specification can be met.• Confirmation of your attendance at the mandatory product day.• Confirmation of website purchasing provision and associated requirements.• Confirmation of willingness and capability to organise and deliver uniform selling events at every Star school at least once a year during each summer term.• Accreditations/Memberships Schoolwear Association member Sedex member Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) member ISO 9001
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
5 April 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
29 April 2024
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 4 years
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Star Academies
Blackburn
BB12HT
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Queries must be brought during the standstill period and will be reviewed accordingly by an independent senior executive