Planning

189_28 Paper Hygiene Consumables & Dispensers (ESPO Private Label "Smartbuy")

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 13:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, has initiated the planning phase for a procurement process focusing on paper hygiene consumables and dispensers, branded under ESPO's "Smartbuy" label. This planned procurement notice, published on 7th May 2026, alerts potential suppliers to a future tender aimed at establishing a framework agreement for the delivery of these goods to ESPO's distribution centre in Leicester, United Kingdom. The total estimated value of the procurement is £8,000,000. ESPO, a non-profit entity governed by six local authorities, aims to address needs across education and the public sector. Although at the planning stage, the procurement is expected to commence with notices published by 3rd September 2027, with the contract period anticipated to start on 1st January 2028 and potentially extend until the end of 2031.

This tender presents a profitable opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply and distribution of paper hygiene products. With a substantial budget allocation and the requirement to supply goods under a recognised brand, the procurement is particularly suited to businesses capable of meeting high-volume, large-scale deliveries within the UK. The framework agreement nature of this project indicates a stable, long-term contract that allows suppliers to establish significant client relationships with ESPO, promoting continuous business growth. The suitability criteria suggest an open path for SMEs to engage, underscoring the inclusive procurement policy aimed at nurturing diverse market participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

189_28 Paper Hygiene Consumables & Dispensers (ESPO Private Label "Smartbuy")

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 paper hygiene consumables and dispensers for washrooms and kitchens - all goods are to be branded with ESPO's private label 'Smartbuy' on the outer packaging - for the ESPO catalogue, for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069390
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042016-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33760000 - Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £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
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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