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The Supply of Packaging and Soft Consumables

LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 14:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Aug 2025 at 17:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

24 Jul 2025 at 17:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leidos Supply, Limited, a prominent entity within the public authority sector and a central government buyer, recently concluded the procurement process titled "The Supply of Packaging and Soft Consumables." The process falls under the industry category of goods, with a distinct focus on packaging and related services. Located in the UK, this contract, whose tender stage was active as of 2025, is now complete and awaiting award. The procurement, which follows an open procedure, was structured under the procurement regulation guidelines set forth by the UK Ministry of Defence. Major key dates include the award notice dated 30th March 2026 and the contract start date set for 13th April 2026, with the attachment of several CPV classifications such as corrugated paper, plastic products, and rubber materials.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the packaging, rubber, and plastic materials sectors, including SMEs, to scale their operations and achieve substantial growth over the 4-year duration of the contract. As a framework agreement, the estimated value spanning from £29,000,000 to £73,000,000, encourages innovative approaches while supporting Leidos's logistical transformation efforts. Among the successful suppliers poised to leverage this opportunity are MaxPack Group LTD, Joseph Gleave & Son Limited, and DS Smith Packaging Limited, each awarded a share of the contract, thus ensuring comprehensive coverage and value for money. Enterprises who can offer competitive quality and cost-effective solutions can position themselves to benefit from similar future procurement opportunities within the government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Packaging and Soft Consumables

Notice Description

Team Leidos are proud to be delivering the logistics commodities and services transformation (LCS(T)) Delivery partner contracts (LCS (T)/0001 dated 16.4.2015) on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (the 'Prime Contract'). Delivery of other parts of the LCS(T) contract are delivered by Leidos Europe Ltd (LEL) and other partners (together 'Team Leidos'). This requirement is subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action. In April 2015, the MOD signed a thirteen year contract with Leidos Europe Ltd to provide the procurement and inventory management of commodity items (as well as the storage and distribution services), that were historically provided in-house by the Logistic Commodities and Services Operating Centre. Leidos, working with the MOD, will transform the way these services are delivered to ensure requirements continue to be met whilst providing best value for money for the department. The organisation delivering these services is known as Team Leidos. Team Leidos would like to make interested suppliers aware that it has awarded tenders for its supply and delivery of Packaging and Soft Consumables. Further to the tender notice issued on 12/8/2025, reference LSL/GS/0124 - The Supply of Packaging and Soft Consumables (Tender Notice Number), Leidos Supply Ltd will award the Supply of Packaging and Soft Consumables to MaxPack, DS Smith Packaging Ltd and Joseph Gleave and Son Ltd on a 4 year term from 01/04/2026, with an estimated value of PS29,000,000 to PS73,000,000 across the 4 years.

Planning Information

To request the PMEN documents please contact: Emily Graham (emily.graham@uk.leidos.com) Request the documents related to 'The Supply of Packaging and Soft Consumables'. The documents will then be sent for completion and should be returned to the same email addresses before the deadline. Responses are required as soon as possible to inform next steps, but the PMEN will remain open until 31/07/25.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029165-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

22 - Printed matter and related products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

19500000 - Rubber and plastic materials

19520000 - Plastic products

22993400 - Corrugated paper or paperboard

33760000 - Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes

33763000 - Paper hand towels

44619500 - Pallet boxes

79920000 - Packaging and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£73,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£23,005,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2028-02-08

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DS Smith Packaging Limited

Joseph Gleave & Son Limited

MaxPack Group LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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