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title: "191_28 Electricity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0522a1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# 191_28 Electricity

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0522a1

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, is currently in the planning stage for establishing a new electricity supply framework, scheduled to go live in 2028. This process is particularly relevant to the Electricity and Electricity distribution categories. ESPO is engaging with licensed electricity suppliers through a Request for Information (RFI) due by 17 April 2026. The engagement is aimed at shaping flexible purchasing products, renewable energies, and addressing social value. The opportunity covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, and ESPO plans to conduct preliminary market engagement sessions following the review of RFIs. Key milestones include a planned future notice in June 2026 for procurement starting next year.

This tender is well-suited for businesses holding a valid electricity supply licence from Ofgem or those in the process of obtaining one. The framework aims to purchase wholesale electricity on behalf of various public sector customers, presenting substantial growth opportunities for suppliers in the energy industry. Businesses specialising in electricity distribution, renewable energy applications, and services related to Smart Export Guarantees would benefit from participating. This engagement process provides a significant opportunity for suppliers to influence and benefit from a framework that will be implemented after the current one expires in 2028. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest and provide input to ensure alignment with industry best practices and customer expectations.

## Notice

ESPO is seeking to engage with electricity suppliers to help shape its new electricity supply framework, scheduled to go live in 2028. Suppliers should note that only organisations holding a valid electricity supply licence issued by Ofgem will be eligible to submit a bid once the procurement process begins. ESPO therefore welcomes engagement exclusively from licensed electricity suppliers or suppliers actively progressing through the Ofgem licensing process. Please note this is not a call for competition, the tender documentation is not yet available.

### Planning Information

ESPO is seeking to engage with electricity suppliers to help shape its new electricity supply framework. ESPO are inviting market feedback on areas including flexible purchasing products, Smart Export Guarantees, renewable energies and social value.
Engagement is being undertaken via a Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire hosted on the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (www.eastmidstenders.org). The deadline for responding to the RFI is 17:00 (5pm) on 17 April 2026.
Suppliers wishing to participate in the RFI 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 opportunity '191_28' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest.
Suppliers can access and respond to the RFI questionnaire in the Messages section of the eProcurement Portal (via the Activity dashboard once an expression of interest has been registered). Any questions or clarifications should similarly be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal.
Following review of completed RFIs, ESPO may undertake virtual 1-2-1 preliminary market engagement sessions with suppliers. ESPO will be seeking further information on points raised within the Suppliers RFI responses within these meetings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027663-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2028 - 30 Sep 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS 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 | 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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 09:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027663-2026
- 23 May 2025 at 12:42 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026358-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027663-2026
  26th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026358-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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