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title: "85_28 Folding Tables and Chairs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069388"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# 85_28 Folding Tables and Chairs

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069388

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, involves planning for a framework agreement for the supply of folding tables and chairs. This is part of the ESPO catalogue and targets education and wider public sector requirements under the industry category of school furniture. The procurement stage is currently in the 'planning' phase as of 7th May 2026. The framework's framework value is estimated at £4,000,000, with direct delivery across the United Kingdom. Important dates include the potential contract period starting on 1st March 2028 and ending on 31st March 2030, with a renewal option extending to 29th February 2032. Businesses should note a future notice date set for 3rd September 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the furniture supply sector, particularly those specialising in school furniture and capable of serving a large public-sector catalogue. With the aim of establishing a framework agreement, this procurement is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can potentially compete to provide quality goods at scale. Engaging with this tender can lead to substantial business growth by securing a position in a notable framework agreement, offering long-term stability in government contracting and expanding market presence across the UK.

## Notice

Please note, this is a Pipeline notice only for ESPO contracts that are forecast to be re-procured or new procurement projects that are expected to be undertaken. The details captured are therefore only provided as an estimate, and no further information other than as captured can be provided at this time. For all current ESPO opportunities, please visit https://www.eastmidstenders.org/. 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. This Pipeline notice is being published to alert the supplier market that ESPO expects to establish a framework for the supply of folding tables and chairs for the ESPO catalogue, for direct delivery to ESPO customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042004-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Sep 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39160000 - School furniture

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 13:30 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042004-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042004-2026
  7th May 2026 - 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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