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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Contract 1. Future Academies - Uniforms
Supplier
Contract value
- £700,000 excluding VAT
- £840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 9 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 October 2025
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
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Supplier
Price & Buckland Limited
- Companies House: 00636587
Benneworth Close
Nottingham
NG15 6EL
United Kingdom
Region: UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Future Academies - Uniforms
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