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Preliminary Market Engagement: Supply of Printed Materials, Educational Resources and Promotional Products

Trinity Multi Academy Trust · Education

In brief

Trinity Multi Academy Trust has announced plans to buy printing work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 September 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6.5 bids per contract for printing contracts in this region (from 10 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work.

What the notice says

This preliminary market engagement exercise is being conducted solely for information-gathering purposes only. Trinity Multi Academy Trust (Trinity) is a growing multi-academy trust serving communities across Yorkshire. The Trust operates a diverse portfolio of primary, secondary, and post-16 academies and is committed to delivering high-quality education, operational excellence, and value for money. As part of its ongoing commitment to securing high-quality goods and services, Trinity is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise to consider if the future development of a potential multi-supplier framework agreement for printed materials, promotional products would be…Read the full description
This preliminary market engagement exercise is being conducted solely for information-gathering purposes only. Trinity Multi Academy Trust (Trinity) is a growing multi-academy trust serving communities across Yorkshire. The Trust operates a diverse portfolio of primary, secondary, and post-16 academies and is committed to delivering high-quality education, operational excellence, and value for money. As part of its ongoing commitment to securing high-quality goods and services, Trinity is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise to consider if the future development of a potential multi-supplier framework agreement for printed materials, promotional products would be beneficial. Any potential framework may include, but is not limited to: • School planners and diaries • Notebooks • Lanyards and identification accessories • Brochures and prospectuses • Leaflets and flyers • Promotional literature • Corporate stationery • Branded merchandise • Marketing and event materials • Other associated printed and promotional products Trinity is considering the potential of a multi-lot framework structure, with multiple suppliers appointed across one or more lots to meet the diverse requirements of its academies and central services. The lot structure has not yet been determined or considered and will be informed through this market engagement exercise. The purpose of the engagement is to: • Understand the current supplier market and supplier capabilities. • Gather feedback on a proposed framework and potential lot structure. • Explore innovative products, services, and delivery models. • Inform the procurement strategy and framework design. • Assist in defining the specification and requirements. • Understand sustainability initiatives and added-value offerings available within the market. This preliminary market engagement exercise is being conducted solely for information-gathering purposes only. This notice is not a commitment to purchase, a call for competition, or an invitation to tender. Participation in this engagement exercise will not guarantee any future business opportunity. Information provided by suppliers will be used only to inform the Trust's procurement strategy, framework design, specification, and requirements. Should Trinity decide to proceed with a formal procurement process, the opportunity will be advertised through the appropriate public procurement channels to ensure all interested suppliers are notified and have the opportunity to participate.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 082176-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 086480-2026

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From notice 082176-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 August 2026, last updated 11 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.