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Framework to provide Purchase to Pay & Education Supply Solutions

THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION

Buyer Address: The White Horse Federation, Swindon, UKK14, SN1 2LB, United Kingdom

Contact Email: tenders@twhf.org.uk

Buyer Name: VALUE MATCH SERVICES LTD

Buyer Address: Dee House, Chester, UKD63, CH3 5UU, United Kingdom

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
100000000.0 GBP
Gross: 120000000 GBP
Published
30 Jan 2026, 12:02
Deadline
27 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The White Horse Federation Trust (TWHF), supported by Value Match Services, is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to establish a framework that supports modern, compliant and value‑driven procurement across the education sector and wider public sector. The framework will enable schools, Multi‑Academy Trusts (MATs) and other eligible public sector bodies to access efficient digital buying solutions for everyday consumables, equipment and associated procurement processes.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://cimple.uk/detail/504298

Link Description: Please refer to tender documents on the above link

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008398-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Procure2Pay

Lot Description: This lot focuses on the delivery of a fully integrated Procure to Pay system that supports compliant requisitioning, approval workflows, purchase order creation, invoicing, budget control and audit requirements. The P2P solution must integrate with digital marketplaces (including via punch‑out and optionally punch‑in), as well as with commonly used finance systems within the education sector. The objective is to reduce administrative burden, strengthen financial governance, improve audit readiness and enable greater automation across the end‑to‑end purchasing lifecycle.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 10,000,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 12,000,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (50%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)

Lot Title: Office and Education Supplies

Lot Description: This lot covers the comprehensive delivery of Office and Education Supplies. The appointed Supplier must be capable of offering an extensive and diverse product range to support both everyday office operations and the varied needs of educational environments. This includes, but is not limited to, general stationery items, cleaning and hygiene products, classroom workbooks, art and craft resources, specialist SEN (Special Educational Needs) materials, and a wise assortment of additional sector specific products. The primary objective of this lot is to establish a single, reliable supplier able to consistently meet the full breadth of sector requirements. By consolidating purchasing through one provider, the sector aims to achieve greater efficiencies, streamline procurement processes, and ensure the consistent availability of high quality, dependable products suitable for offices, schools and other educational settings.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 90,000,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 108,000,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (55%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (15%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Please refer to tender documents on the above link

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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