Competitive tendering policy: model and examples (academies)
Download and adapt our model competitive tendering policy to help you comply with procurement law. You can also see examples of other trusts' policies.
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Download our model policy
Approved by Forbes Solicitors, you can adapt this policy to suit your school's or trust's context.
The model takes account of relevant requirements and good practice, is easy to adapt, will save you time and will help keep your school compliant.
Academies are required to have this policy under paragraph 2.28 of the Academies Trust Handbook.
Examples
9-school trust
Learning Academies Trust's competitive tendering policy sets procurement thresholds at:
- Low-value: up to £5,000
- Medium-value: £5,001 to £50,000
Download the trust's policy here (in the 'Financial' section of their policies page).
4-school trust
HEART Academies Trust's procurement and competitive tendering policy includes sections on:
- The trust's financial scheme of delegation
- Purchasing procedures
- Exceptions to normal procedures
- Rules
It also sets out the principles that underpin the trust's approach to procurement (for example, "value for money" and "sustainable and ethical procurement").
Download the policy here (in the 'Finance' section of their policies page).
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