RIVA Partnership Ltd is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | Future Academies - Uniform Tender |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | RIVA Partnership Ltd |
| Nature of contract: | Supplies |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Competitive flexible procedure |
| Short 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. |
| Published: | 24/06/2025 16:15 |
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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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Clothing%2C-footwear%2C-luggage-articles-and-accessories./6K8Y86QXKC
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6K8Y86QXKC
Total value (estimated):
GBP 700,000 excluding VAT GBP 840,000 including VAT
Description
Contract dates (estimated)
01/06/2026 to 31/05/2029
CPV Classifications:
18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/05/2031
Delivery regions:
UKI LONDON
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 35
Quality criterion - Name: Service / Weighting: 30
Submission
Enquiry deadline: 18/07/2025 Time: 12:00Deadline for requests to participate: 18/07/2025 Time: 12:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Clothing%2C-footwear%2C-luggage-articles-and-accessories./6K8Y86QXKC
An electronic auction will be used: No
Languages that may be used for submission: English, Award decision date (estimated): 12/09/2025
Procedure
Procedure type: Competitive flexible procedure
Contracting authority
Future Academies, PXTN-2334-QJMN
Lupus Street, London, SW1V 3AT, United Kingdom
Email: tenders@rivapartnership.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.futureacademies.org/
Organisation type: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Devolved regulations that apply: None