Planning

144_27 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 11:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, is planning a procurement process for a framework to supply Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing. This encompasses a range of goods including workwear, schoolwear, and body armour, aimed at serving various customer needs. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a notice published on 11th May 2026. The framework agreement is expected to commence on 21st November 2027 and run until 20th November 2029, with a potential extension up to 20th November 2031. The contract, valued at approximately £45 million, is specifically geared towards the goods category with deliveries planned across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of protective and safety clothing. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports their involvement. Companies experienced in providing framework agreements and those capable of meeting the diverse PPE needs across educational and safety sectors would be well-suited to tender. Engaging with such a substantial public sector contract can offer significant business growth and sector influence, aligning with ESPO's plan to enhance its supplier network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

144_27 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing

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 customers with the supply of a comprehensive range of PPE & clothing including workwear, schoolwear and body armour (this being separate to that completed for the ESPO catalogue for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Clothing).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06959e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042949-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000,000 £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
20 Aug 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Nov 2027 - 20 Nov 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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