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title: "Smart Lockers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ba2f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# Smart Lockers

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ba2f

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## Summary

The public procurement process is currently in the planning stage, initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire. The project focusses on "Smart Lockers" and is classified under the services industry category. It aims at enhancing the return of evidential property through options like externally managed and force-managed smart lockers. The procurement is applicable across the United Kingdom, covering regions UKC to UKK. Interested parties must register their interest by emailing Procurement@leics.police.uk with the subject "Smart Lockers" by 29 June 2026. The formal contract period is planned to commence on 1 September 2026 and conclude by 31 January 2027. The gross value of this tender is estimated at £228,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the locker manufacturing, parcel transport, and postal services sectors, particularly favouring those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in innovative locker solutions or those with expertise in managing secure parcel services would find themselves well-suited to compete for this tender. Engaging in this procurement process not only offers potential growth and diversification for businesses but also showcases capabilities in modernising public service technologies. The procurement method encourages competition, seeking robust solutions to enhance practical service delivery in law enforcement operations.

## Notice

Leicestershire Police is exploring options to modernise and improve the return of evidential property to members of the public through a combination of two options: - Externally Managed Commercial Lockers (Off Site) - Secure onsite locker solutions (where feasible) Force Managed Smart Lockers (On Site Pilot)

### Planning Information

To register your interest, please email Procurement@leics.police.uk with header reading "Smart Lockers", the deadline for participation is 29/06/2026 at 2pm. 
Further information shall be provided once your interest has been registered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058547-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LEICESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 2BX |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 44421700 - Boxes and lockers
- 44421720 - Lockers
- 60161000 - Parcel transport services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 13:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058547-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058547-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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