--- title: "Supplier Opportunities and Tenders" url: "https://www.inovamat.org/join-us/supplier-opportunities-and-tenders" school: "INOVA Multi-Academy Trust" --- # Supplier Opportunities and Tenders ## Supplier Opportunities and Tenders Our current approach to procurement is outlined below and within our Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFI) Policy and Procedures in more detail. ![](https://www.inovamat.org/images/inova-supplier-op-image-2.png) ### Low Value Purchases We have an ‘approved supplier’ list, for certain purchases. ### Medium Value Purchases A clear specification which sets out precise details about the goods or services we require is normally provided for suppliers for quotation purposes. ### Higher Value Purchases The approach is often similar to medium value purchases, but written quotes are sought and the approval process is different and the scheme of financial delegation is within our SFI policy. ### Purchases Above £172,514 We adhere to the EU public sector procurement rules. From time to time the thresholds that these apply to are reviewed and, since 1 January 2014, all schools have had to consider non-education specific goods and services greater than £172,514 (this is the sterling equivalent of the EU threshold). There is a higher threshold of £625,000 for goods and services used solely for the purpose of delivering education. These purchases will appear as tenders and compliant with legislation. #### There is a separate higher threshold of £4,322,012 for capital work. It is a legal requirement to follow the EU directives for contracts above the EU thresholds and we therefore follow the correct procedures, which include: - Advertising non-specific education contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU); - Setting time limits for tenders; - Not discriminating against foreign suppliers; - Offering debriefing to unsuccessful tenderers; ### Join Us - [Careers](https://www.inovamat.org/institute-of-talent/careers) - [Volunteer](https://www.inovamat.org/volunteer) - [Schools](https://www.inovamat.org/join-us/schools) - [Supplier Opportunities and Tenders](https://www.inovamat.org/join-us/supplier-opportunities-and-tenders) - [Equality and Diversity Statement](https://www.inovamat.org/join-us/equality-and-diversity-statement) ![INOVA Multi-Academy Trust](https://files.schudio.com/inova-multi-academy-trust/images/logo/Inova-Logo-white-text-footer.png) ### INOVA Multi-Academy Trust Floor 5 Block 2 Pennine 5 Tenter Street Sheffield S1 4BY 0114 5532840 ### Quick Links - [Careers](https://www.inovamat.org/institute-of-talent/careers) - [Our Team](https://www.inovamat.org/this-is-us/meet-the-team) - [Education](https://www.inovamat.org/our-strategy/high-quality-inclusive-education) - [Policies](https://www.inovamat.org/this-is-us/policies) - [News](https://www.inovamat.org/news) ### Helpful Links - [Home](https://www.inovamat.org/) - [Search](https://www.inovamat.org/search) - [Contact Us](https://www.inovamat.org/contact) ### Translation © Copyright 2025–2026 INOVA Multi-Academy Trust School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.inovamat.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)