Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, has initiated a planned public procurement process titled "953_26 Modular Buildings," with details announced on 21st May 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of prefabricated buildings and associated services, including design, manufacture, delivery, installation, and maintenance. The process is currently in the planning stage with the anticipation of establishing a framework agreement starting February 2026, replacing the previous framework 953_22. The procurement's estimated gross value is £60 million, and it caters to the UK market. Key dates to note include the future notice expected by 1st October 2025. The main procurement category is goods, and the framework would be suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in modular construction and related services, such as prefabricated structures, building extension work, and rental services. It is ideal for companies with the capability to handle large-scale projects, given the significant estimated budget, and those experienced in forming supply chains for both hire and purchase agreements. SMEs with expertise in innovation and efficiency in modular construction may find this framework particularly beneficial to expand their footprint in the public sector market. The planned framework agreement suggests both initial and extended contract periods, providing longer-term business prospects for successful bidders.

Planning

953_26 Modular Buildings

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

21st May 2025 15:30:21 PM
Contract Summary

Please note, this is a Pipeline notice only for ESPO contracts that are forecast to be re-procured or new procurement projects that are expected to be undertaken. The details captured are therefore only provided as an estimate, and no further information other than as captured can be provided at this time. For all current ESPO opportunities, please visit https://www.eastmidstenders.org/. This Pipeline notice is being published to alert the supplier market that ESPO expects to establish a Framework for the design, manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and maintenance of modular buildings and associated products and services, and which should cover both hire and purchase of these buildings. This is estimated to begin in February 2026. This will seek to replace the current version of this framework, 953_22, upon its expiry, the award details for which may be viewed as follows: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002727-2022 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4743d86b-fc1b-493a-a8db-208a64ba9838 For further details on the Procurement Act, including registration on the Central Digital Platform, this can be found as follows: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers Or otherwise, please refer to the ESPO Website as follows: https://www.espo.org/the-procurement-act-2023
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-051be9

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

Buyer Name

Place and Environment Procurement Team

Buyer Email

tenders@espo.org

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby

Leicester

LE19 1ES

United Kingdom

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953_26 Modular Buildings

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

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