Planning

626_28 Plastic Storage Containers

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 13:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined by the Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, involves a planned tender for the supply of "Plastic Storage Containers" under a framework agreement. This procurement falls within the goods category and is targeted towards the UK market, with delivery scheduled to the ESPO Distribution Centre in Leicester. As part of the planning stage dated 7 May 2026, it is important to note that this is a pipeline notice, indicating upcoming activities rather than active procurement. The expected contract period is from 1 March 2028 to 31 March 2030, with potential extensions until 29 February 2032. This initiative aligns with ESPO's role as a non-profit entity formed collaboratively by six local authorities, focused on meeting public sector and educational needs.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying storage solutions, particularly plastic storage containers, to participate in a lucrative market estimated at £1,000,000 GBP. Firms with experience in framework agreements and SMEs are particularly encouraged to consider this opportunity as the procurement process supports such business entities. Given the competitive nature of framework agreements, this tender could facilitate significant business growth for suppliers able to deliver reliable products at scale, ensuring consistent service to the ESPO catalogue's existing clientele. By capitalising on this pipeline notice, businesses can strategically position themselves for future contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

626_28 Plastic Storage Containers

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 Plastic Storage Containers for the ESPO catalogue, for delivery to the to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069395
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042021-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44613400 - Storage containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £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 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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