Smart Lockers

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE

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Planning

22 Jun 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is currently in the planning stage, initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire. The project focusses on "Smart Lockers" and is classified under the services industry category. It aims at enhancing the return of evidential property through options like externally managed and force-managed smart lockers. The procurement is applicable across the United Kingdom, covering regions UKC to UKK. Interested parties must register their interest by emailing Procurement@leics.police.uk with the subject "Smart Lockers" by 29 June 2026. The formal contract period is planned to commence on 1 September 2026 and conclude by 31 January 2027. The gross value of this tender is estimated at £228,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the locker manufacturing, parcel transport, and postal services sectors, particularly favouring those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in innovative locker solutions or those with expertise in managing secure parcel services would find themselves well-suited to compete for this tender. Engaging in this procurement process not only offers potential growth and diversification for businesses but also showcases capabilities in modernising public service technologies. The procurement method encourages competition, seeking robust solutions to enhance practical service delivery in law enforcement operations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Smart Lockers

Notice Description

Leicestershire Police is exploring options to modernise and improve the return of evidential property to members of the public through a combination of two options: - Externally Managed Commercial Lockers (Off Site) - Secure onsite locker solutions (where feasible) Force Managed Smart Lockers (On Site Pilot)

Planning Information

To register your interest, please email Procurement@leics.police.uk with header reading "Smart Lockers", the deadline for participation is 29/06/2026 at 2pm. Further information shall be provided once your interest has been registered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058547-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

44421700 - Boxes and lockers

44421720 - Lockers

60161000 - Parcel transport services

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 2BX
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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