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title: "155_26 Glues, Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05093b"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# 155_26 Glues, Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05093b

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## Summary

The procurement process for "155_26 Glues, Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes" was conducted by Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, a public authority at a sub-central government level in the UK. Located in Leicester, ESPO has successfully completed this open procedure framework for supplying glues, adhesives, and adhesive tapes to their distribution centre. The process was initiated through tender notice 057998-2025, and the contract has now reached the award stage as of 31 March 2026. The framework is segmented into three lots and includes various suppliers, highlighting ESPO's commitment to meeting public sector needs effectively. The contracts under this framework are valid from 1 April 2026 and are eligible for extension until 31 March 2030, depending on performance and market assessment. Business organisations had until 20 October 2025 for submitting their tenders.

The award provides significant business growth opportunities for suppliers operating in the glues and adhesives sector. The framework allows businesses to compete in three lots, catering to diverse market demands, ranging from Smartbuy branded adhesives to premium glue sticks. ESPO's open procurement method encourages competition among large corporations and SMEs alike, facilitating their entry into lucrative contracts that assure steady demand through call-off options, both with and without competitive selection processes. Companies offering innovative solutions and efficient distribution are well-positioned to benefit from ESPO’s framework agreement, aligning with their strategic goals to serve educational and wider public sector needs across the UK.

## Notice

ESPO catalogue framework for the supply of glues, adhesives and adhesive tapes to be delivered in varying quantities to ESPO's distribution centre, Leicester. The Framework is divided into 3 lots.

### Lot Information

Smartbuy Branded Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes

Bulk supply of Adhesives & Adhesive Tapes that are packaged with ESPO's private label "Smartbuy" branding for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 36 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. The total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes

Bulk supply of Adhesives & Adhesive Tapes for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 36 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. The total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Premium Glue Sticks

Bulk supply of premium branded Glue Sticks suitable for office and educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 36 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. The total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

### Planning Information

The purpose of the Preliminary market engagement (PME) is to cover a range of topics designed to best explore our requirements in a possible future procurement. These topics may include:
1. develop ESPO's requirements and approach to the procurement
2. help better identify suitable suppliers in the market and their supply chains
3. understand products/service offerings from suppliers and the marketplace in general
Engagement with suppliers is anticipated to be a mix of methods, including Requests for Information (RFI) and meetings (both virtual and/or in-person). Visits to supplier's premises may also be used where deemed to be of particular use.
For the purposes of this Preliminary market engagement (PME), please express your interest as follows:
(a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '155_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest.
Please access the Messages area/section of the eProcurement Portal (ProContract / EastMidsTenders - Messages can be accessed via the Activity dashboard once an Expression of interest has been completed) for any further communications on this preliminary market engagement, including the RFI documentation - optional responses are required by 12/05/2025.
In the case of any questions or clarifications relating to this PME, these should also be submitted to ESPO as a Message on the eProcurement Portal (again once an Expression of interest has been completed).
Notwithstanding the above process, as this procurement exercise is a renewal of an existing ESPO framework, ESPO reserves the right to engage with some, all or none of the incumbent suppliers appointed to the existing framework, alongside any additional suppliers identified following the above expression of interest and/or RFI exercise.
Suppliers should note that this is a preliminary market engagement exercise (and NOT a competitive tender process at this stage). The participation of a supplier in this preliminary market engagement will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and ESPO.
A supplier's participation, or lack of participation, in this preliminary market engagement shall not impact the ability of the supplier to participate in any resulting tender exercise. Suppliers should note that any interest indicated does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029837-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,200,000 |
| Lots value | £19,200,000 |
| Awards value | £16,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £16,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO |
| Additional buyers | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 22 |
| Supplier names | 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC; AGRITEL; ANGLO ADHESIVES & SERVICES; BIC; BOSTIK; BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING; BRUCE DOUGLAS MARKETING; DALER-ROWNEY; EASTPOINT GLOBAL; FLIPFILE; HABICO; HAINENKO; HENKEL; KORES EUROPE; NEWELL BRANDS UK LIMITED (PREVIOUSLY NEWELL RUBBERMAID; PAKEX (UK; PAVO SALES; PENTEL (STATIONERY; RAPESCO OFFICE PRODUCTS; SAMUEL GRANT (LEEDS; TEXET SALES; WIGSTON PAPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 24910000 - Glues
- 30199400 - Gummed or adhesive paper
- 44424200 - Adhesive tape

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 14:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029837-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 10:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007869-2026
- 19 Sep 2025 at 09:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057998-2025
- 18 Jun 2025 at 15:09 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033454-2025
- 4 Jun 2025 at 15:16 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030008-2025
- 29 Apr 2025 at 13:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017630-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029837-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007869-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057998-2025
  19th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033454-2025
  18th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030008-2025
  4th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017630-2025
  29th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  Please refer to the tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these).
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14199
  155_26 Framework Agreement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14200
  155_26 Framework Agreement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14202
  155_26 Framework Agreement

## Notice URLs

- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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