Tender

777_26 Cleaning Materials and Janitorial Supplies

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

24 Dec 2025 at 10:21

Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 10:52

Planning

01 Aug 2025 at 09:04

Planning

21 May 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "777_26 Cleaning Materials and Janitorial Supplies" is led by Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO. This national framework, valued at £125 million, invites suppliers to deliver a comprehensive range of cleaning materials to various eligible entities, primarily aimed at bulk supply requirements. The current tender stage is active, with key dates extending from the submission deadline on 26 January 2026 to the contract award by 13 February 2026. The open procedure facilitates broad competition across the UK, emphasising on goods within the cleaning and janitorial supplies industry, and encourages participation via electronic submissions through the EastMidsTenders portal.

For businesses, this tender represents a substantial growth opportunity, particularly for suppliers capable of handling large-scale distribution across multiple public sector entities, including education and government departments. The absence of lots suggests a preference for comprehensive service providers who can manage extensive delivery systems and offer competitive pricing. SMEs with capabilities in producing or supplying cleaning and janitorial products are well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria that support smaller enterprises' participation. Engaging in this tender could enhance market visibility and establish long-term relationships with wide-reaching public bodies in the UK.

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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. Please refer to the tender documents for further details - the closing date for submission of Tenders has been extended to 12:00 (12 noon) on 26 January 2026. To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (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; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen). Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051bce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086076-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO
Contact Name
Place and Environment Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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