Planning

129_28 Copier Paper

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 13:31

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, has initiated a public procurement process at the planning stage for a framework agreement titled "129_28 Copier Paper." The council, acting as the buyer, is based in Leicester, UK, and operates within the public authority sub-central government sector. This procurement focuses on the goods category, specifically targeting the supply of A4/A3 copier and printing papers, including ESPO's own branded products. The estimated value of this contract stands at £12,000,000. Prospective suppliers should note the anticipated contract start date is 1 March 2028, with the contract period extending until 31 March 2029, and flexibility for renewal up to 29 February 2032. The future notice for further details is scheduled for 3 September 2027.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the paper supply sector, particularly those able to meet the demands of a framework agreement. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality photocopier paper, including SMEs, are well-suited for this tender, given the emphasis on a catalogue range of products required by ESPO. Successful contractors will have the opportunity to distribute their products both to ESPO's distribution centre in Leicester and directly to ESPO's diverse customer base. Engaging in such a framework can enhance business growth, providing substantial financial returns and increased market presence through a reputable public procurement framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

129_28 Copier Paper

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 A4/A3 copier and printing papers, including ESPO's own branded range (Shires), for the ESPO catalogue, for delivery to ESPO's distribution centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to ESPO customers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069389
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042005-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

30197643 - Photocopier paper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
3 Sep 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2029 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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