Planning

361_27 Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 13:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being initiated by Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, for the supply of "Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products". This falls under the goods industry category, specifically "Diaries or personal organisers". The procurement is at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 4th June 2027, and it covers the United Kingdom. The planned contract period is expected to start on 1st October 2027 and end on 30th September 2028, with possible extensions until 2031. ESPO intends to establish a framework agreement for bulk delivery to its distribution centre, with a gross contract value of £250,000.

This tender presents multiple opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in stationery and organisational products. The process is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and businesses with capability for bulk production and distribution are likely to benefit from this framework. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can align themselves with a reputable public authority, potentially expanding their market presence and gaining access to a wider customer base through ESPO's catalogue. Additionally, bidders will be engaging in a framework agreement, which can offer more stable long-term client relationships and revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

361_27 Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products

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 Academic and Calendar Year Diaries, Planners and Associated Products for the ESPO catalogue, for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069381
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041994-2026
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22817000 - Diaries or personal organisers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
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 Jun 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2028 1-2 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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