Schoolwear Association publishes guidance to help schools with uniform tenders

The Schoolwear Association, the organisation that represents all those involved in the supply of school specific uniforms, has recently released new uniform tendering guidance for schools. The guidance aims to simplify the often-complex process of appointing a new school uniform supplier, so schools are properly equipped to secure the best value and highest quality uniform by ensuring competition at the point of selecting a uniform provider.

Whilst the benefits of school uniforms are widely recognised by schools and parents, this is the first time that guidance is being provided across the sector to embed consistent competitive processes and standards in the uniform tendering process.