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title: "174_28 Science Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06938e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# 174_28 Science Consumables

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

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## Summary

The procurement process in question is being led by Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, for the planned establishment of a framework to supply science consumables. This falls under the goods category within the educational equipment industry. The procurement is still at the planning stage and involves the provision of science resources and equipment intended for primary and secondary education. The process is set to benefit ESPO's catalogue of products, which serves the educational and public sector needs. The location for delivery is specified as the ESPO distribution centre in Leicester, as well as direct delivery to ESPO customers. The procurement is governed by legislation from 2023 and is expected to have a significant value of £600,000 with a framework agreement anticipated to start on 1st March 2028 and run until 31st March 2030, with possible renewal extending until February 2032.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in educational supplies, particularly those capable of providing a range of science resources suitable for schools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, offering a potential foothold within public sector contracts. Establishing a framework agreement could offer sustained and predictable business growth over the multi-year period of the contract. With ESPO being a major trading department supported by multiple local authorities, securing a position in this competitive process could lead to significant exposure and future opportunities within the broader public sector supply chain.

## 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 science resources and equipment suitable for use in primary and secondary education for the ESPO catalogue, for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and direct to ESPO customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042013-2026 |
| 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 | £600,000 |
| 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

- 39162000 - Educational equipment

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 13:34 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042013-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042013-2026
  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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