{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0510da-2026-08-05T15:31:42+01:00", "date": "2026-08-05T15:31:42+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0510da", "initiationType": "tender", "planning": { "documents": [ { "id": "020457-2025", "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice", "noticeType": "UK1", "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020457-2025", "datePublished": "2025-05-12T13:13:19+01:00", "format": "text/html" }, { "id": "050071-2026", "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice", "noticeType": "UK2", "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050071-2026", "datePublished": "2026-05-28T09:50:16+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ], "milestones": [ { "id": "engagement", "type": "engagement", "description": "The purpose of the Pre-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 to understand 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) hosted on the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (www.eastmidstenders.org), and meetings (both virtual and in-person). Visits to supplier's premises may also be used where deemed to be of particular use. Suppliers wishing to participate in the engagement process must first express an interest as follows: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '199_27' (via \"View Opportunities\" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest. Suppliers can then access the RFI questionnaire in the 'Messages' section via the 'Activity' dashboard once an expression of interest has been registered - the deadline for responding to the RFI is 17:00 (5pm) on 12 June 2026. Responses to the RFI as well as any questions or clarifications should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal. 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 ESPO framework, alongside any additional suppliers identified following the above expressions of interests and/or a RFI exercise.", "dueDate": "2026-06-19T23:59:59+01:00", "status": "scheduled" } ] }, "parties": [ { "id": "GB-PPON-PYDD-1122-TCVN", "name": "Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PYDD-1122-TCVN" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby", "locality": "Leicester", "postalCode": "LE19 1ES", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKF22" }, "contactPoint": { "name": "Catalogue Procurement Team", "email": "tenders@espo.org" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "https://www.espo.org/", "classifications": [ { "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment", "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "description": "Public authority - sub-central government" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-PPON-PYDD-1122-TCVN", "name": "Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO" }, "tender": { "id": "199_27", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "199_27 Design and Technology Materials and Equipment", "description": "ESPO is a trading department of Leicestershire County Council. It is a non-profit making body owned and operated jointly by six local authorities. We provide a catalogue range, providing our customers with access to over 28,000 products that cover all key areas of education and wider public sector requirements. We are establishing a catalogue framework for the supply of D&T materials and equipment for use in education settings, with goods to be delivered either to ESPO's distribution centre, Leicester, or for direct delivery to ESPO customer premises. The Framework is divided into 2 lots. Please refer to the tender documents for any further details (including further details on each of the lots) - the closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 (12 noon / 12pm) on 04 September 2026. To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity 199_27 (via \"View Opportunities\" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen). Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed.", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "39162000", "description": "Educational equipment" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "37524900", "description": "Game kits" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "42715000", "description": "Sewing machines" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "03415000", "description": "Softwood" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31711100", "description": "Electronic components" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "44511000", "description": "Hand tools" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "39241100", "description": "Knives" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "39162000", "description": "Educational equipment" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "37524900", "description": "Game kits" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "42715000", "description": "Sewing machines" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "03415000", "description": "Softwood" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31711100", "description": "Electronic components" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "44511000", "description": "Hand tools" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "39241100", "description": "Knives" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "24910000", "description": "Glues" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "44810000", "description": "Paints" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "2" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 1600000, "currency": "GBP", "amount": 1333333 }, "mainProcurementCategory": "goods", "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true, "frameworkAgreement": { "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition", "type": "closed", "description": "It should be noted that the Framework could be used, as outlined in option 1 and 2 below, by ESPO where D&T materials and equipment are required: Option 1 - Call-off without competition 'Calling-off' Goods from the awarded Supplier who is a) included in the Framework and b) identified as offering the most advantageous solution to ESPO's requirements, based on the Framework award decision. For all Lots (including sub-lots), purchase orders will be placed with the awarded Supplier(s) as required by ESPO. Option 2 - Call-off with competition (Further Competitive Selection Process) 'Calling-off' through a further competitive selection process between suppliers appointed to the relevant Lot or Sub-Lot and capable of meeting the requirement. As such, all Framework Suppliers may not be invited to every further competition. Please refer to the tender documents for any further details." } }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-01-01T00:00:00+00:00", "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-12-31T23:59:59+00:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "status": "active", "title": "Supply of Design and Technology Product Ranges - By Category", "description": "Lot 1 is for the supply of Construction Kits, Modelling Kits and Educational Sets, Coding and Robotics Educational Sets, Badge Making Equipment, D&T Components, Electronics Equipment and Components, Tools, Accessories and Furniture, 3D Printing Equipment and Accessories, D&T Classroom Machinery, and Sewing Machines & Accessories, all for use in educational environments. Delivery is to ESPO's distribution centre, Leicester, or for direct delivery to ESPO customer premises.", "value": { "amountGross": 760000, "amount": 633333, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "price", "name": "Price (Lot 1)", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Non-Price (Lot 1)", "numbers": [ { "number": 80, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation." }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation." } ] }, "renewal": { "description": "Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 33 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products (i.e., those products listed within the Framework Pricing Schedule, 199_27) throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are within the Framework scope." } }, { "id": "2", "title": "Supply of Design and Technology Product Ranges - By Sub-Lot", "description": "Lot 2 is for the supply of construction kits, recordable teaching aid devices, electricity kits, textiles machinery, classroom kits, robotics, programmable systems, 3D printers and accessories, badge making machines and accessories. Items include wood, acrylic and modelling material packs, D&T and cardboard components, glue guns and glue sticks, a variety of spray paints all for use in educational environments. Delivery is to ESPO's distribution centre, Leicester, or for direct delivery to ESPO customer premises.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 840000, "amount": 700000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "price", "name": "Price (Lot 2)", "numbers": [ { "number": 80, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Non-Price (Lot 2)", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation." }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation." } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-01-01T00:00:00+00:00", "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-12-31T23:59:59+00:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 33 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products (i.e., those products listed within the Framework Pricing Schedule, 199_27) throughout the lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are within the Framework scope." } } ], "communication": { "futureNoticeDate": "2026-09-01T23:59:59+01:00" }, "status": "active", "aboveThreshold": true, "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure", "coveredBy": [ "GPA" ], "participationFees": [ { "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0510da", "type": [ "win" ], "relativeValue": { "proportion": 0.01, "monetaryValue": "award" }, "description": "As a public body, ESPO has a statutory obligation to recover the costs incurred in the management of this Framework. This obligation is met by means of a Framework Fee that will be payable by Suppliers to ESPO and will be based on a percentage of the total turnover of business conducted by them under the Framework. The Framework Fee will be at a rate of 1% for this Framework and shall be payable every three months. For further details, please refer to the tender documents." } ], "submissionMethodDetails": "Refer to all instructions captured via https://www.eastmidstenders.org/", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "tenderPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-09-04T12:00:00+01:00" }, "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-08-21T17:00:00+01:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-11-27T23:59:59+00:00" }, "documents": [ { "id": "L-1", "documentType": "biddingDocuments", "description": "To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity 199_27 (via \"View Opportunities\" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen).", "url": "https://www.eastmidstenders.org/" }, { "id": "L-2", "documentType": "technicalSpecifications", "description": "Please refer to the tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these).", "url": "https://www.eastmidstenders.org/" }, { "id": "conflictOfInterest", "documentType": "conflictOfInterest", "description": "Not published" }, { "id": "074312-2026", "documentType": "tenderNotice", "noticeType": "UK4", "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074312-2026", "datePublished": "2026-08-05T15:31:42+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "language": "en" }