Planning

628_27 Security and Surveillance Equipment and Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 11:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "628_27 Security and Surveillance Equipment and Services." This public procurement project is set to involve a range of security solutions, such as CCTV, access control, intruder detection, and more, with delivery anticipated across the United Kingdom. The procurement will be executed under the framework agreement model, providing a high-value opportunity estimated at £50,000,000. The procurement falls under the "goods" category and targets the surveillance and security industry. A formal notice is scheduled to be published on 2nd April 2027, with the contract expected to commence on 1st July 2027 and potentially extend until 30th June 2031.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in security and surveillance systems. Given its framework structure, it allows multiple suppliers to participate, providing flexibility and potentially long-term contracts for successful bidders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, highlighting the accessibility of this procurement to varied business sizes. Companies offering advanced security technology, consultancy, and integrated solutions would be well-suited to compete in this tender, making it an excellent opportunity for business expansion and networking within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

628_27 Security and Surveillance Equipment and Services

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/ For details of ESPO Frameworks, please visit https://www.espo.org/frameworks.html This Pipeline notice is being published to alert the supplier market that ESPO expects to establish a framework to provide access to a range of security and surveillance solutions including public and private space CCTV, access control, intruder detection, independent security consultancy, ANPR cameras and body worn video cameras.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069591
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042935-2026
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Apr 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2029 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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