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Tender

20 Jul 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, has initiated a tender process titled "IPRFQ007-26-07 Audio and Video Managed Services." This procurement is categorized under services within the public authority sub-central government sector, aimed at enhancing customer experience across ESPO's contact centre touchpoints, specifically through audio and video content creation, management, and hosting. The tender, which is at the tender stage with the procurement method detailed as below threshold open competition, invites submissions until 12:00 noon on 7 August 2026. This opportunity is located in Leicester, UK, with the key contact point being the Procurement and Compliance team at ESPO. Interested businesses must express interest and download the necessary documents via the EastMidsTenders Portal prior to submission.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in system, storage, and content management software development, promotional services, and marketing management consultancy. With a contract value of up to £150,000, the procurement offers significant growth potential over an initial period of three years, extendable by a further two years, thus catering to SMEs that provide innovative and high-quality services. Businesses experienced in managing large-scale video and audio projects, particularly those familiar with public sector contracts, would be well-positioned to compete, given the emphasis on both price (40%) and quality (60%) in the award criteria. This is an excellent opportunity to expand service offerings and build a substantial portfolio within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

IPRFQ007-26-07 Audio and Video Managed Services

Notice Description

ESPO are seeking Audio and video content creation including the management and hosting of this, to enhance customer experience across ESPO's contact centre touchpoints. Please refer to the Request for Quotation documents for any further details - the closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 (12 noon / 12pm) on 07 August 2026. To quote: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for opportunity IPRFQ007-26-07 (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the Request for Quotation documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen, once an Expression of interest has been completed). Any questions or clarifications relating to this opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be established for an initial period of three years (36 months) with an option to extend at ESPO's sole discretion for a further period or periods up to a total of two additional years (24 months), taking the contract term to a maximum of 5 years (60 months). The total estimated value captured in this notice includes this option to extend the contract as noted here.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068071-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services

72212783 - Content management software development services

79342200 - Promotional services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Sep 2026 - 16 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068071-2026
    20th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
    To quote: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for opportunity IPRFQ007-26-07 (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the Request for Quotation documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen, once an Expression of interest has been completed).

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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