Planning

153_27 Drawing, Measuring & Geometry Equipment

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 13:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "153_27 Drawing, Measuring & Geometry Equipment." The procurement is set within the goods category, focusing on drawing instruments like rulers, compasses, and protractors, and is targeted for the ESPO catalogue. This planned procurement notice, published on 7th May 2026, indicates a framework agreement expected to begin on 1st March 2027 and conclude by 31st March 2029, with a potential renewal extending until 28th February 2031. The framework's estimated gross value is £1,200,000 GBP. ESPO plans to enhance their catalogue offerings across the United Kingdom, providing opportunities for businesses within the educational and public sector domains. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note the planned further notice date on 4th September 2026.

This procurement process offers substantial business growth potential, especially for suppliers specialising in educational and public sector goods, such as drawing and measuring equipment. The framework's focus on assembling a diverse range of products ensures that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged and well-suited to compete. With ESPO’s extensive reach as a non-profit entity owned by six local authorities, inclusion in this catalogue can grant significant exposure and access to broader markets. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing or distributing drawing instruments and related goods will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The procurement strategy underlines the importance of innovation and competitive pricing, paving the way for suppliers to establish long-term relationships with a public authority sub-central government like ESPO.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

153_27 Drawing, Measuring & Geometry Equipment

Notice Description

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/. ESPO is a trading department of Leicestershire County Council. It is a non-profit making body owned and operated jointly by six local authorities. We provide a catalogue range, providing our customers with access to over 28,000 products that cover all key areas of education and wider public sector requirements. This Pipeline notice is being published to alert the supplier market that ESPO expects to establish a framework for the supply of drawing, measuring and geometry equipment such as rulers, compasses, set squares, protractors etc for the ESPO catalogue.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069370
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041962-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39292300 - Drawing instruments

39292500 - Rulers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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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