Buyer Name: Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
Buyer Address: Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, UKF22, LE19 1ES, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Catalogue Procurement Team
Contact Email: tenders@espo.org
991_26 Supply of Early Years and Curriculum Product Ranges
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
24000000.0 GBP
Gross: 24000000 GBP
24000000.0 GBP
Gross: 24000000 GBP
Published
10 Nov 2025, 17:03
10 Nov 2025, 17:03
Deadline
10 Dec 2025, 12:00
10 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
goods
goods
CPV
22110000 - Printed books
22110000 - Printed books
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Description
ESPO catalogue framework encompassing the supply of early learning and curriculum product ranges, with goods to be delivered either to ESPO's distribution centre, Leicester, or for direct delivery to ESPO customer premises. The Framework is divided into 9 lots. Please refer to the tender documents for further details - the closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 (12 noon) on 10 December 2025. To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '991_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen). Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed.
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External Link: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
Link Description: Please refer to the tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these).
Link Description: To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '991_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen).
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072562-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Supply of Curriculum Product Ranges
Lot Description: Supply of curriculum product ranges which includes the following subject areas: Special Educational Needs English Modern Foreign Languages Maths Science Design & Technology Humanities Computing For delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester, and for delivery direct to individual customer premises. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 12,000,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Non-Price (50%)
Lot Title: Supply of Early Learning Product Ranges
Lot Description: Supply of early learning product ranges which includes: Sensory products Construction Games & Puzzles Imaginative Play Drama & Role Play Sand, Water & Messy Play Physical Development: Gross Motor Skills Physical Development: Fine Motor Skills Early Music Loose Parts Play Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) For delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester, and for delivery direct to individual customer premises. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Has Options: Yes
Lot 2 Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 7,200,000
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Non-Price (50%)
Lot Title: Baby and Toddler Essential Resources
Lot Description: Supply of essential baby and Toddler related goods for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester, and for delivery direct to individual customer premises. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Has Options: Yes
Lot 3 Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 480,000
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Non-Price (50%)
Lot Title: Outdoor Early Years Furniture and Support Products
Lot Description: Supply of outdoor early years furniture and support products, which includes: Role and Imaginative Play Furniture, Dens and Houses, Messy, Discovery, Sand and Water and Creative play Building Blocks and Construction Products Outdoor Teaching and Learning Spaces and Places Outdoor Storage: Early Years For delivery direct to individual customer premises. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Has Options: Yes
Lot 4 Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 1,200,000
Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 4 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Non-Price (50%)
Lot Title: Classroom Reward Products
Lot Description: Supply of classroom reward products for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot 5 Status: active
Lot 5 Has Options: Yes
Lot 5 Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 5 Value (Gross): GBP 240,000
Lot 5 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 5 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 5 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 5 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)
Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Non-Price (50%)
Lot Title: Bikes, Trikes and Ride On Vehicles
Lot Description: Supply of bikes, trikes and ride on vehicles suitable for children and for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester, and for delivery direct to individual customer premises. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot 6 Status: active
Lot 6 Has Options: Yes
Lot 6 Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 6 Value (Gross): GBP 720,000
Lot 6 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 6 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 6 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 6 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)
Lot 6 Award Criterion (quality): Non-Price (50%)
Lot Title: Educational Mini White Board Ranges
Lot Description: Supply of educational lap whiteboards and small freestanding whiteboards / easels. For delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot 7 Status: active
Lot 7 Has Options: Yes
Lot 7 Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 7 Value (Gross): GBP 960,000
Lot 7 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 7 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 7 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 7 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)
Lot 7 Award Criterion (quality): Non-Price (50%)
Lot Title: General Supplementary Curriculum Resources
Lot Description: Supply of supplementary curriculum resources for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester, and for delivery direct to individual customer premises. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot 8 Status: active
Lot 8 Has Options: Yes
Lot 8 Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 8 Value (Gross): GBP 720,000
Lot 8 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 8 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 8 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 8 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)
Lot 8 Award Criterion (quality): Non-Price (50%)
Lot Title: Children's Aprons and Outdoor Clothing
Lot Description: Supply of children's aprons and outdoor clothing for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester, and for delivery direct to individual customer premises. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot 9 Status: active
Lot 9 Has Options: Yes
Lot 9 Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove to the products listed within the Pricing Schedule throughout the lifetime of the Framework so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 9 Value (Gross): GBP 480,000
Lot 9 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 9 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 9 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 9 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)
Lot 9 Award Criterion (quality): Non-Price (50%)
Documents
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