Scope
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.
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Total value (estimated)
- £700,000 excluding VAT
- £840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- Possible extension to 31 May 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract may be extended from 31/05/2029 for up to a maximum of 2 years to 31/05/2031.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Deadline for requests to participate
18 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 35% |
| Price | Price | 35% |
| Service | Quality | 30% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Competitive Flexible Procedure
This procurement will run under the Competitive Flexible Procedure. this will follow a two stage approach, with stage 1 being the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). Here a minimum of 5 candidates (or less, in the event less than 5 meet the minimum criteria) and a maximum of 10 candidates, will progress to stage 2. Any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement and a minimum score of 60% must be achieved. Step 2 will be the Invitation To Tender (ITT) after shortlisting where the evaluation of tender response will be set as 35% quality, 35% price and 30% service.
Contracting authority
Future Academies
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTN-2334-QJMN
Lupus Street
London
SW1V 3AT
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
RIVA Partnership Ltd
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Consultancy supporting the Contracting Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPWL-9222-MYRJ
Hones Business Park, 1 Waverley Lane
Farnham
GU9 8BB
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey