---
title: "143_28 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Clothing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06938a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# 143_28 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Clothing

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06938a

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## Summary

The procurement process for "143_28 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Clothing" is currently in the planning stage. The buying organisation is Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, located in Leicester, UK. This opportunity falls under the goods category, specifically clothing, footwear, luggage articles, and accessories. The potential framework seeks to supply PPE, workwear, and clothing for the ESPO catalogue, both for bulk delivery to their distribution centre in Leicester and direct delivery to individual clients. Though the procurement is at a planning stage, a future notice is expected by 3rd September 2027, with a planned contract period starting on 1st April 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying PPE, workwear, and similar goods, particularly those with capabilities to enter into a framework agreement. The estimated contract value of £1,000,000 offers substantial business growth potential. The procurement is particularly suitable for SMEs due to its structured framework approach and the need for bulk and direct deliveries. Companies experienced in distributing within the UK can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and enhance their portfolio by associating with a reputable public authority like ESPO.

## 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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Clothing for the ESPO catalogue, for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual ESPO customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042006-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 13:31 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042006-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042006-2026
  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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