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777_26 Cleaning Materials and Janitorial Supplies

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 09:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Mar 2026 at 16:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

24 Dec 2025 at 10:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 10:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

01 Aug 2025 at 10:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 16:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for cleaning materials and janitorial supplies was led by Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO. The framework under the title "777_26 Cleaning Materials and Janitorial Supplies" covers the supply and direct delivery to eligible customers with bulk supply requirements across the UK. Initiated through an open procedure, the framework agreement commenced on 27th March 2026 and is set to run until 26th March 2028, with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months. This framework was not divided into lots, allowing customers to purchase all their needed cleaning products in bulk from a single supplier, aiding in large-scale procurement across various administrative regions. The procurement stage concluded with the award and active status of contracts for multiple suppliers, including Alliance Disposables Limited and AUK Supplies Limited.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of cleaning and janitorial materials. With an estimated value of £125,000,000, businesses can benefit from establishing long-term partnerships with public authorities across the UK. The framework offers potential growth for suppliers of polythene waste sacks, soap, hand sanitizers, toilet paper, laundry supplies, and various cleaning and polishing products. Companies, particularly those offering bulk and multi-location deliveries, stand to gain significantly by participating as suppliers. Both large enterprises and SMEs are encouraged to compete, as the framework supports diverse supplier types, including those suitable for regional distribution and the fulfillment of specific goods or services tailored to the customer's requirements through call-off processes with or without competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

777_26 Cleaning Materials and Janitorial Supplies

Notice Description

An ESPO national framework for the supply & direct delivery of cleaning materials and janitorial supplies to eligible customers, specifically those with bulk supply requirements. The Framework is NOT divided into lots. For any additional details please also refer to https://www.espo.org/cleaning-materials-janitorial-supplies-777-26.html

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Planning Information

Suppliers are being engaged with to invite comments on: a) the scope of the framework renewal b) the products to be included, plus the descriptions thereof c) changes in the market d) capacity to meet the framework requirements e) potential risks in the market f) feedback on our proposed procurement strategy g) any changes or developments in the market we need to be aware of Engagement is being undertaken via a Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire that is available as a Public Message on the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (www.eastmidstenders.org). Please refer to all instructions in the Public Messages, and any organisation that feels they can contribute should return the RFI Questionnaire via the Messaging facility on the eProcurement Portal by 17:00 (5pm) on 29 August 2025. Suppliers wishing to participate and access Public Messages MUST first register interest for 777_26 via the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (please see below for further details). 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 '777_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. 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). 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. It is anticipated that Suppliers taking part in the preliminary market engagement will not be put at an unfair advantage when bidding for this framework. A supplier's participation, or lack of participation, 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-051bce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034980-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags

33711900 - Soap

33741300 - Hand sanitizer

33760000 - Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes

39291000 - Laundry supplies

39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£125,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£104,166,667 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£104,166,667 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
12 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2028 2-3 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
8
Supplier Names

ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES LIMITED

AUK SUPPLIES LIMITED (t/a AUK Hygiene)

BUNZL UK LIMITED (t/a Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies)

ENVIROCLEAN GLOBAL LTD

KNIGHTON JANITORIAL LIMITED

LYRECO UK LIMITED

NOBISCO LIMITED

SMI INT GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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