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339_26 Light Catering Equipment

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2026 at 14:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Apr 2026 at 14:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Sep 2025 at 13:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

04 Jun 2025 at 16:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Apr 2025 at 11:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, has concluded a procurement process for the supply of light catering equipment under the framework agreement 339_26. This contract, valued at approximately £1.8 million, covers various lots, including cookware, tableware, and catering supplies, with delivery centred at ESPO's distribution centre in Leicester and direct delivery to UK establishments. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the overall framework award concluded on 29 April 2026. The contract duration is from 21 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with an extension option up to March 2030. The procurement process included participation fees based on a percentage of the business turnover and involved multiple suppliers, predominantly SMEs.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering equipment industry to partner with a reputed public sector organisation, opening avenues for growth through substantial and consistent demand across various product categories. Companies capable of providing competitive pricing and high-quality products, particularly SMEs in the kitchen and catering supplies industry, would find this framework highly beneficial. The structure allows for potential call-offs with or without additional competition, enabling suppliers to secure steady business while contributing to enhancing the quality and efficiency of public sector catering operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

339_26 Light Catering Equipment

Notice Description

ESPO catalogue framework for the supply of light catering equipment to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester, and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. It covers cookware, tableware and trolleys including items such as crockery, glassware, polycarbonate, food storage, cutlery, bakeware, table service, kitchen utensils. The Framework is divided into 8 lots. Note: Overall framework award was concluded on 29/04/2026, with this notice being published to follow on from this.

Lot Information

Tableware

Supply of tableware goods for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. The total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Polycarbonate

Supply of polycarbonate catering goods for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. The total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Food Preparation

Supply of food preparation goods for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. The total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Cookware

Supply of cookware goods for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. The total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Utensils and Packs

Supply of utensil goods for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. The total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Measuring Equipment

Supply of measuring equipment goods for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. The total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Tea and Coffee Making

Supply of tea and coffee making goods for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. The total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Items for Direct Delivery to ESPO Customers

Supply of trolleys and other light catering equipment goods for direct delivery to individual ESPO customer establishments throughout the UK. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. The total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Planning Information

The purpose of the Preliminary market engagement (PME) is to cover a range of topics designed to best explore our requirements in a possible future procurement. These topics may include: 1. develop ESPO's requirements and approach to the procurement 2. help better identify suitable suppliers in the market and their supply chains 3. understand products/service offerings from suppliers and the marketplace in general Engagement with suppliers is anticipated to be a mix of methods, including Requests for Information (RFI) and meetings (both virtual and/or in-person). Visits to supplier's premises may also be used where deemed to be of particular use. For the purposes of this Preliminary market engagement (PME), please express your interest as follows: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '339_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest. Please access the Messages area/section of the eProcurement Portal (ProContract / EastMidsTenders - Messages can be accessed via the Activity dashboard once an Expression of interest has been completed) for any further communications on this preliminary market engagement, including the RFI documentation - optional responses are required by 12/05/2025. In the case of any questions or clarifications relating to this PME, these should also be submitted to ESPO as a Message on the eProcurement Portal (again once an Expression of interest has been completed). Notwithstanding the above process, as this procurement exercise is a renewal of an existing ESPO framework, ESPO reserves the right to engage with some, all or none of the incumbent suppliers appointed to the existing framework, alongside any additional suppliers identified following the above expression of interest and/or RFI exercise. Suppliers should note that this is a preliminary market engagement exercise (and NOT a competitive tender process at this stage). The participation of a supplier in this preliminary market engagement will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and ESPO. A supplier's participation, or lack of participation, in this preliminary market engagement shall not impact the ability of the supplier to participate in any resulting tender exercise. Suppliers should note that any interest indicated does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0509f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044447-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products

34911100 - Trolleys

38311000 - Electronic scales and accessories

38412000 - Thermometers

39171000 - Display cases

39221000 - Kitchen equipment

39222000 - Catering supplies

39241000 - Knives and scissors

39299000 - Glassware

39310000 - Catering equipment

39311000 - Light catering equipment

39312000 - Food-preparation equipment

39711310 - Electric coffee makers

39711320 - Electric tea makers

42923200 - Scales

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,233,333 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,233,333 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
19 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ADDIS HOUSEWARES LIMITED

AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED

BUNZL UK LIMITED

ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE INSTRUMENTS LIMITED

PATTERSONS (BRISTOL) LIMITED

REWARD MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED

THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITED

UNIVERSAL UNITY LIMITED

W V HOWE LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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