Procurement opportunities

Why work with us Procurement
Palladian Academy Trust

Are you interested in supplying goods or services to our Trust?

We are interested in building trusted partnerships with a wide range of local, regional, and national businesses. The information you provide will help to inform our approach to supply chain engagement, including how best we can ensure small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local businesses have opportunities to work with our Trust in achieving the best possible outcomes for our young people.

We follow best practice as set out in the Academy Trust Handbook and other national guidance when purchasing goods or services, including taking advantage of nationally agreed frameworks where appropriate.

Academy Trust Handbook

Active procurement We are NOT seeking expression of interests for:
  • During 2026/27, we expect procurement activity to focus on:

     

  • Catering services
  • Multi-function devices
  • External audit services
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  • Compliance management systems
  • ICT Connectivity and Security Services

 

  • We also intend to undertake internal reviews of:

  • Estates and maintenance services

  • Catering equipment maintenance and deep cleaning services

  • Water services

  • ICT Managed Services

  • HR and Payroll Systems

  • Energy Procurement

  • Management Information Systems

  • Trust Website Services

  • Grounds Maintenance

  • Telephony


Supplier Registration

We welcome expressions of interest from suppliers who wish to work with Palladian Academy Trust.

Suppliers are encouraged to complete our Supplier Registration Form below, providing as much detail as possible about their organisation, products and services. Where relevant, suppliers are encouraged to provide details of any public sector frameworks, Dynamic Purchasing Systems, or other compliant procurement routes through which their services can be accessed.

The information provided will be reviewed and retained to support future sourcing, market engagement and procurement activity. Where a future requirement aligns with a supplier's offering, we may contact them regarding potential opportunities.

Please note that supplier registration does not guarantee inclusion in any procurement exercise, invitation to quote or tender, or the award of any contract.

Click Here To Complete The Supplier Registration Form Or Scan The QR Code Below

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Important Information for Suppliers

To ensure all suppliers are treated fairly and consistently:

  • Please register your interest via our Supplier Registration Form
  • Please do not contact individual schools or members of the Central Team with unsolicited sales calls or marketing emails
  • All procurement opportunities will be conducted in line with the Trust's procurement procedures and relevant public procurement requirements
  • Suppliers who register their details may be contacted as part of future market engagement activity where appropriate