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title: "189_28 Paper Hygiene Consumables & Dispensers (ESPO Private Label \"Smartbuy\")"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069390"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# 189_28 Paper Hygiene Consumables & Dispensers (ESPO Private Label "Smartbuy")

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069390

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, has initiated the planning phase for a procurement process focusing on paper hygiene consumables and dispensers, branded under ESPO's "Smartbuy" label. This planned procurement notice, published on 7th May 2026, alerts potential suppliers to a future tender aimed at establishing a framework agreement for the delivery of these goods to ESPO's distribution centre in Leicester, United Kingdom. The total estimated value of the procurement is £8,000,000. ESPO, a non-profit entity governed by six local authorities, aims to address needs across education and the public sector. Although at the planning stage, the procurement is expected to commence with notices published by 3rd September 2027, with the contract period anticipated to start on 1st January 2028 and potentially extend until the end of 2031.

This tender presents a profitable opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply and distribution of paper hygiene products. With a substantial budget allocation and the requirement to supply goods under a recognised brand, the procurement is particularly suited to businesses capable of meeting high-volume, large-scale deliveries within the UK. The framework agreement nature of this project indicates a stable, long-term contract that allows suppliers to establish significant client relationships with ESPO, promoting continuous business growth. The suitability criteria suggest an open path for SMEs to engage, underscoring the inclusive procurement policy aimed at nurturing diverse market participation.

## 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 paper hygiene consumables and dispensers for washrooms and kitchens - all goods are to be branded with ESPO's private label 'Smartbuy' on the outer packaging - for the ESPO catalogue, for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042016-2026 |
| 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 | £8,000,000 |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33760000 - Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 13:35 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042016-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042016-2026
  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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