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title: "172_28 Stationery and Office Sundries (Including Scissors and Calculators for Educational Use)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06938d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# 172_28 Stationery and Office Sundries (Including Scissors and Calculators for Educational Use)

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

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, operating under the trading name ESPO, is in the planning stage for the procurement process titled "172_28 Stationery and Office Sundries (Including Scissors and Calculators for Educational Use)". This procurement is categorized under goods in the office supplies sector. The procurement is intended to establish a framework agreement for its catalogue, supporting the supply of a wide range of stationery and related products across the UK. Located in Leicester, this sub-central government authority through ESPO anticipates the framework to span from January 1, 2028, to March 31, 2030, with potential renewal extending up to December 31, 2031. The framework aims to accommodate SME participation, and the future notice for this process is planned to be released by September 3, 2027, indicating a current status of 'planned'.

This procurement creates numerous opportunities for growth, especially for businesses that specialize in office supplies and educational products. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender particularly advantageous given their suitability for participation. By aligning with ESPO’s established catalogue, businesses can extend their market reach. With an estimated gross value of £5,000,000, successful contractors will benefit from both stock and direct delivery channels, allowing for an expansive distribution network. Companies with robust distribution capabilities and product lines that meet educational and public sector demand can leverage this framework to enhance their service offerings and sustain long-term growth. ESPO, with its extensive collaborative framework, provides a solid platform for businesses to gain significant procurement opportunities in the public sector market.

## 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 Stationery and Office Sundry Products (Including Scissors and Calculators for Educational Use) for the ESPO catalogue, for both stock delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and 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/042010-2026 |
| 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 Jan 2028 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30192000 - Office supplies

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 13:34 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042010-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042010-2026
  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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