Planning

172_28 Stationery and Office Sundries (Including Scissors and Calculators for Educational Use)

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 13:34

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, operating under the trading name ESPO, is in the planning stage for the procurement process titled "172_28 Stationery and Office Sundries (Including Scissors and Calculators for Educational Use)". This procurement is categorized under goods in the office supplies sector. The procurement is intended to establish a framework agreement for its catalogue, supporting the supply of a wide range of stationery and related products across the UK. Located in Leicester, this sub-central government authority through ESPO anticipates the framework to span from January 1, 2028, to March 31, 2030, with potential renewal extending up to December 31, 2031. The framework aims to accommodate SME participation, and the future notice for this process is planned to be released by September 3, 2027, indicating a current status of 'planned'.

This procurement creates numerous opportunities for growth, especially for businesses that specialize in office supplies and educational products. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender particularly advantageous given their suitability for participation. By aligning with ESPO’s established catalogue, businesses can extend their market reach. With an estimated gross value of £5,000,000, successful contractors will benefit from both stock and direct delivery channels, allowing for an expansive distribution network. Companies with robust distribution capabilities and product lines that meet educational and public sector demand can leverage this framework to enhance their service offerings and sustain long-term growth. ESPO, with its extensive collaborative framework, provides a solid platform for businesses to gain significant procurement opportunities in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

172_28 Stationery and Office Sundries (Including Scissors and Calculators for Educational Use)

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 Stationery and Office Sundry Products (Including Scissors and Calculators for Educational Use) for the ESPO catalogue, for both stock delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and direct delivery to ESPO Customers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06938d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042010-2026
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

30192000 - Office supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £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
3 Sep 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 31 Mar 2030 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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