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

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  "date": "2026-08-28T13:07:30+01:00",
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    "name": "TRINITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST"
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    "title": "Preliminary Market Engagement: Supply of Printed Materials, Educational Resources and Promotional Products",
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    "description": "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.\nAs part of its ongoing commitment to securing high-quality goods and services, Trinity is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise to inform the development of a potential multi-supplier framework agreement for printed materials, educational resources and promotional products.\nThe proposed framework may include, but is not limited to:\n•\tSchool planners and diaries\n•\tExercise books and workbooks\n•\tNotebooks\n•\tLanyards and identification accessories\n•\tBrochures and prospectuses\n•\tLeaflets and flyers\n•\tPromotional literature\n•\tCorporate stationery\n•\tBranded merchandise\n•\tMarketing and event materials\n•\tOther associated printed and promotional products\nTrinity is considering 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. \nThe final lot structure has not yet been determined and will be informed through this market engagement exercise.\nThe purpose of the engagement is to:\n•\tUnderstand the current supplier market and supplier capabilities.\n•\tGather feedback on the proposed framework and potential lot structure.\n•\tExplore innovative products, services, and delivery models.\n•\tInform the procurement strategy and framework design.\n•\tAssist in defining the specification and requirements.\n•\tUnderstand sustainability initiatives and added-value offerings available within the market.\nThis preliminary market engagement exercise is being conducted solely for information-gathering purposes.\nThis 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.\nShould 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.",
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        "locality": "Halifax",
        "postalCode": "HX2 0TJ",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Trinity Mat Offices, Maltings Road"
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        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082176-2026",
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        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2026-08-28T13:07:30+01:00"
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        "id": "engagement",
        "type": "engagement",
        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-10-16T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "Suppliers interested in participating in this market engagement exercise should register their interest by email:\nprocurement@trinitymat.org \nThe Trust may subsequently arrange supplier questionnaires, market engagement meetings, demonstrations, or requests for written feedback as part of this exercise."
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