Planning

174_28 Science Consumables

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

The procurement process in question is being led by Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, for the planned establishment of a framework to supply science consumables. This falls under the goods category within the educational equipment industry. The procurement is still at the planning stage and involves the provision of science resources and equipment intended for primary and secondary education. The process is set to benefit ESPO's catalogue of products, which serves the educational and public sector needs. The location for delivery is specified as the ESPO distribution centre in Leicester, as well as direct delivery to ESPO customers. The procurement is governed by legislation from 2023 and is expected to have a significant value of £600,000 with a framework agreement anticipated to start on 1st March 2028 and run until 31st March 2030, with possible renewal extending until February 2032.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in educational supplies, particularly those capable of providing a range of science resources suitable for schools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, offering a potential foothold within public sector contracts. Establishing a framework agreement could offer sustained and predictable business growth over the multi-year period of the contract. With ESPO being a major trading department supported by multiple local authorities, securing a position in this competitive process could lead to significant exposure and future opportunities within the broader public sector supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

174_28 Science Consumables

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 science resources and equipment suitable for use in primary and secondary education for the ESPO catalogue, for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and direct to ESPO customers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06938e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042013-2026
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

39162000 - Educational equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
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 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
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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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