---
title: "144_27 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06959e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# 144_27 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06959e

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, is planning a procurement process for a framework to supply Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing. This encompasses a range of goods including workwear, schoolwear, and body armour, aimed at serving various customer needs. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a notice published on 11th May 2026. The framework agreement is expected to commence on 21st November 2027 and run until 20th November 2029, with a potential extension up to 20th November 2031. The contract, valued at approximately £45 million, is specifically geared towards the goods category with deliveries planned across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of protective and safety clothing. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports their involvement. Companies experienced in providing framework agreements and those capable of meeting the diverse PPE needs across educational and safety sectors would be well-suited to tender. Engaging with such a substantial public sector contract can offer significant business growth and sector influence, aligning with ESPO's plan to enhance its supplier network.

## 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/ For details of ESPO Frameworks, please visit https://www.espo.org/frameworks.html This Pipeline notice is being published to alert the supplier market that ESPO expects to establish a framework to provide customers with the supply of a comprehensive range of PPE & clothing including workwear, schoolwear and body armour (this being separate to that completed for the ESPO catalogue for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Clothing).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042949-2026 |
| 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Aug 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2027 - 20 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000,000 |
| 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 11:29 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042949-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042949-2026
  11th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/frameworks.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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