Scope
Reference
CA16419
Description
Dixons Academies Trust are looking for a new supplier of Classroom and Office Supplies to their schools. Primarily stationery but looking at other office suppliers too
Total value (estimated)
- £3,000,000 excluding VAT
- £3,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30192700 - Stationery
- 30199000 - Paper stationery and other items
- 30192000 - Office supplies
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities' section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
Technical ability conditions of participation
In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities' section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 September 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 October 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price |
Price | 50.0% |
| Technical Quality Requirements | Technical Quality Requirements |
Quality | 45.0% |
| Social Value | Social Value |
Quality | 5.0% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Dixons Academies Charitable Trust Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTQ-9233-DMJN
Ripley Street
Bradford
BD5 7RR
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01274 776777
Email: ska@dixonska.com
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)