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

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 inform the development of a potential multi-supplier framework agreement for printed materials, educational resources and promotional products. The proposed framework may include, but is not limited to:

• School planners and diaries
• Exercise books and workbooks
• 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 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 final lot structure has not yet been determined 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 the 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. 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.