Case Study: Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy

The Challenge

Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy, led by Headteacher Simon Leach, approached their school uniform review with a clear goal: to find a supplier who could deliver on both cost and reliability.

After experiencing supply inconsistencies and growing concerns around value for money, the school made the decision to go out to formal tender – reviewing a number of providers to ensure the best outcome for their students, parents, and staff.

Key issues they sought to address included:
 Inconsistent delivery and stock levels
 Concerns about pricing and affordability
 Lack of communication and service visibility

The solution

Schoolwear Solutions responded to the tender with a proposal focused on service, transparency, and sustainability.

Working closely with Mr. Leach and the Academy team, Regional Manager, Ollie Buchanan ensured the process was collaborative and responsive.

Together, the plan addressed every point raised in the review:
 Transparent pricing with flexible options for families
 A commitment to stock availability through early planning and
forecasting
 Clear and proactive communication between supplier, school,
and parents
 Reliable delivery processes and online/in-store support for parents
Rather than overhauling the entire uniform, the Academy opted for
refinement over reinvention – maintaining consistency while improving
quality and availability.

What they said

“From the outset, Schoolwear Solutions understood the practical challenges we were facing. Their commitment to clear timelines, local support, and parent-friendly systems gave us real confidence in the partnership.”
– Simon Leach, Headteacher, Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
From the Team

What we said

“This was a competitive process, and rightly so. Schools should expect more from their suppliers. It was a pleasure to work with Simon and the team to build a long-term, reliable and sustainable solution.”
– Ollie Buchanan, Regional Manager, Schoolwear Solutions

The results

 Tender process resulted in a transparent, competitive agreement
 Stock delivery performance dramatically improved
 School has full confidence in supplier timelines
 Parents benefit from accessible service and sizing support
 Long-term relationship now in place with potential for product
innovation in future

Thinking about reviewing your supplier? We’re happy to take part in a formal process and deliver results that speak for themselves.

Call Ollie direct on 07872456251, find him on LinkedIn here: Ollie
www.schoolwearsolutions.com