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BARGAIN supermarket Lidl has launched a ultra cheap back to school bundle which rivals fellow discounter Aldi, and it includes everything from pencils to polo shirts. 

The grocery store has unveiled its Back to School range, which allows shoppers to pick up a full uniform set for £5. 

Lidl is selling a two pack of pinafores for £6.99
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Lidl is selling a two pack of pinafores for £6.99

Parents looking to save ahead of the summer holidays should consider dropping in or having a scan online to find the best bargains.

The low cost deal is coming to stores across the UK from Thursday, July 4.

Lidl’s deal offers a full set of kit for just £5, as part of the deal parents can get their hands on two polo shirts and a sweatshirt, and choose between a pair of trousers, shorts or a skirt. 

But the offer will only run until stocks last so if you are keen to nab a bargain you will have to act quickly. 

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The German supermarket has over 900 stores across the UK, but you can find your nearest site by visiting Lidl's webiste.

Parents looking for extra school uniform pieces, can bag a pack of two polo shirts for £1.75, and a set of two pinafores for 6.99. 

The age range is from 4-12 years old. 

Up for grabs is also a pair of school shorts for £1.75 or a skirt for the same price. 

Lidl is not only selling school uniforms, the store is also selling a range of stationery items, including a two pack of notebooks for £2.99 and a marker set for £1.99. 

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Read the full list on what is up for grabs here. 

Full list of offers at Lidl
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Full list of offers at Lidl

The saving deal is part of Lidl's middle aisle saving range, which sells a range of new items every week. 

The deal rivals fellow bargain store Aldi who is launching an almost identical deal on the same day. 

Aldi is also bringing back its £5 school uniform deal. 

The  is available in multiple colourways in sizes ranging from four to 12 years old.

Both retailers have run the saver deal for a number of years, to help alleviate cost of living pressures from families. 

Aldi’s Back to School range will be available in stores from July 4, and as with all Specialbuys once they’re gone, they’re gone. 

Parents looking uniform pieces at Aldi can also get a two-pack of pinafores for £6.99 or jersey pinafores for £7.49.

They are also selling a £3.49 jersey skirt and a three-pack of shirts for just £3.99

But it's not just Lidl and Aldi who are offering savings on parents' back to school shop. 

Marks and Spencer has brought back its early bird saving deal, which offers 20% uniforms in July. 

The British retailer has held prices on its school uniform items since 2021. 

The range includes everything from a two pack of school trousers starting from £8.80 and a three pack of school shirts with prices starting at £7.20. 

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M&S also offers a 100-day return on school uniforms, if you are not satisfied with the quality of such items with your proof of purchase you can exchange or refund.

The food and clothing retailers 20% off deal does not include footwear, hosiery, underwear, outerwear, accessories, school bags and lunch boxes. 

How to find the cheapest deals

FOLLOW our tips and tricks to cut the costs of your shopping:

  • Find the cheapest online prices: Google Shopping is a good tool for finding the cheapest price - it searches a wide range of retailers of various sizes
  • Abandon online shopping baskets: Don't go straight to check-out after putting the items in your basket - it may tease retailers into giving you discount codes
  • Ask a site to negotiate a fee for you: If you're struggling to find a deal, Flubit is a free site that aims to negotiate discounts for you
  • Sign up to retailers' newsletters for big discounts: It sometimes means a percentage discount code, or a straight discount off your first shop
  • Check when stores discount groceries: Check with your local store when they discount food items that are about to expire - this is the perfect time to nab bargains
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