Scope
Reference
CA16515
Description
Inspiration Trust are seeking proposals from suppliers of School Uniforms for ten of their sites across Norfolk and North Suffolk, from a contract commencement date of 24th February 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 February 2026 to 23 February 2027
- Possible extension to 23 February 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
Maximum 1 extensions of 12 months per extension.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
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
11 November 2025, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
21 November 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
To access this opportunity, log in to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity. If you are not registered with MultiQuote, please visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com, complete the registration form on the log in page and quote the title and reference of the notice in your registration.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basket of Goods | Basket of Goods |
Price | 50.0% |
| Uniform Requirements | Uniform Requirements |
Quality | 25.0% |
| Services Requirements | Services Requirements |
Quality | 15.0% |
| Added Value Requirements | Added Value Requirements |
Quality | 10.0% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Inspiration Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDY-4532-TQXY
Weights and Measures Building, 28 Bethel Street
Norwich
NR2 1NR
United Kingdom
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)