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title: "626_28 Plastic Storage Containers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069395"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# 626_28 Plastic Storage Containers

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069395

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## Summary

The procurement process outlined by the Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, involves a planned tender for the supply of "Plastic Storage Containers" under a framework agreement. This procurement falls within the goods category and is targeted towards the UK market, with delivery scheduled to the ESPO Distribution Centre in Leicester. As part of the planning stage dated 7 May 2026, it is important to note that this is a pipeline notice, indicating upcoming activities rather than active procurement. The expected contract period is from 1 March 2028 to 31 March 2030, with potential extensions until 29 February 2032. This initiative aligns with ESPO's role as a non-profit entity formed collaboratively by six local authorities, focused on meeting public sector and educational needs.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying storage solutions, particularly plastic storage containers, to participate in a lucrative market estimated at £1,000,000 GBP. Firms with experience in framework agreements and SMEs are particularly encouraged to consider this opportunity as the procurement process supports such business entities. Given the competitive nature of framework agreements, this tender could facilitate significant business growth for suppliers able to deliver reliable products at scale, ensuring consistent service to the ESPO catalogue's existing clientele. By capitalising on this pipeline notice, businesses can strategically position themselves for future contracts within the public sector.

## 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 Plastic Storage Containers for the ESPO catalogue, for delivery to the 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/042021-2026 |
| 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 | £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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44613400 - Storage containers

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 13:38 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042021-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042021-2026
  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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