Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement for the provision of stationery to Leicestershire County Council

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

26 Jan 2026 at 08:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Jan 2026 at 16:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process regarding the provision of stationery supplies, focusing on market engagement. This preliminary engagement aims to gather valuable insights from potential suppliers about the capabilities and challenges within the stationery supply sector. The initiative is not an invitation to bid, but a Request for Information (RFI) to help shape future procurement. The council is committed to ensuring high-quality, cost-effective services for its region, UKF2, within the United Kingdom. Businesses interested in participating should register on Proactis to access the necessary materials. The documentation for this engagement became available on 26th January 2026, and responses are due by 23rd February 2026.

This engagement represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the stationery and office supplies industry to collaborate with a public authority and contribute to the design of high-standard procurement processes. Companies with innovative solutions and sound understanding of the market will find this particularly beneficial. The council indicates suitability for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises), presenting various prospects for these sectors to influence public service provisions and potentially secure future contracts. While responding does not guarantee any immediate contracts, participating businesses can strategically position themselves for upcoming tenders aligned with Leicestershire County Council's needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for the provision of stationery to Leicestershire County Council

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council is the local authority responsible for providing a wide range of public services to the residents, businesses, and communities across Leicestershire. As part of our ongoing commitment to deliver high-quality and cost-effective services, we are reviewing our approach to the procurement of stationery supplies in readiness to go out to the market. The purpose of this document is to engage with the market and seek information from potential suppliers. By gathering insights and feedback at this early stage, we aim to better understand the capabilities, innovations, and challenges within the stationery supply sector. The information collected will help us shape the specification and approach for any future procurement, ensuring that our requirements are realistic, comprehensive, and aligned with market best practice. This is not an invitation to bid, this is solely a request for information (RFI) and no direct business will be awarded as a result of completing this RFI. Responding to this document does not advantage or disadvantage any supplier in any possible future procurement process. No supplier selection or supplier preference is implied. Engagement Process Description Bidders must be registered as suppliers on Proactis to access the pre market engagement and participate in this opportunity. To download the documents and submit a response, search for DN804384 Pre Market Engagement for the provision of stationery to Leicestershire County Council. Once you have expressed an interest, you will gain access to the pre market engagement materials and full response instructions.

Planning Information

Leicestershire County Council is the local authority responsible for providing a wide range of public services to the residents, businesses, and communities across Leicestershire. As part of our ongoing commitment to deliver high-quality and cost-effective services, we are reviewing our approach to the procurement of stationery supplies in readiness to go out to the market. The purpose of this document is to engage with the market and seek information from potential suppliers. By gathering insights and feedback at this early stage, we aim to better understand the capabilities, innovations, and challenges within the stationery supply sector. The information collected will help us shape the specification and approach for any future procurement, ensuring that our requirements are realistic, comprehensive, and aligned with market best practice. This is not an invitation to bid, this is solely a request for information (RFI) and no direct business will be awarded as a result of completing this RFI. Responding to this document does not advantage or disadvantage any supplier in any possible future procurement process. No supplier selection or supplier preference is implied. Engagement Process Description Bidders must be registered as suppliers on Proactis to access the pre market engagement and participate in this opportunity. To download the documents and submit a response, search for DN804384 Pre Market Engagement for the provision of stationery to Leicestershire County Council. Once you have expressed an interest, you will gain access to the pre market engagement materials and full response instructions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060db1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006428-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manjit Bath
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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