Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO

• Contracts awarded38
• Period covered19 Sept 2025 to 22 Oct 2026
• Distinct suppliers907
• Contract valuesMedian £1.7m across the 3 awards that state a value
• Suppliers named25 of 38 awards

Open to bid now

• Framework

  616_27 Personal Safety and Security Equipment

  Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO · £1.4m · Closes 28 Oct 2026

  ESPO is establishing a catalogue framework for personal safety and security equipment to be resold via their catalogue. Products include property marking markers, counterfeit detection lamps, personal attack alarms, fire blankets, CCTV decoy cameras, metal detectors, visitor books, ID badges, lanyards, safes and security cabinets.

• Framework

  273_27 Office Machines and Office Ergonomic Equipment

  Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO · £3.3m · Closes 17 Nov 2026

  ESPO is establishing a framework to supply office machines and ergonomic equipment (shredders, laminators, sit-stand desks, monitor risers, footrests, lumbar supports, and similar items) for their catalogue. Stock goes into the ESPO warehouse and direct to ESPO customers across their member authorities.

• Framework

  79_27(S) Educational One-Piece Classroom Chairs and Other Related Seating Products

  Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO · £1.0m · Closes 23 Nov 2026

  ESPO is establishing a framework to supply educational one-piece classroom chairs and related seating products to schools and public sector organisations. Goods will be delivered directly to end customers or to ESPO's distribution centre in Leicester.

What they buy

• Furniture, equipment & supplies 23 awards
• IT, software & telecoms 9 awards
• Construction & building works 8 awards
• Transport & vehicles 7 awards
• Business & professional services 6 awards
• Laboratory & precision equipment 6 awards

Contracts awarded

• 236_27 Matting
  22 Oct 2026 · £1.7m · ends 31 Mar 2029
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• 286_27 Musical Instruments
  16 Oct 2026 · £1.0m · ends 31 Mar 2029
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• IPRFQ007-26-07 Audio and Video Managed Services
  2 Oct 2026 · ends 16 Sept 2029
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• 301_26 Supply of Liquid Fuels
  14 Sept 2026 · ends 17 Aug 2028
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• 704_26 Outsourced Catering Services and Procurement Support
  11 Sept 2026 · ends 31 Aug 2028
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• 16_26 Flooring (Supply, Fit and Refurbishment)
  10 Sept 2026 · ends 31 Aug 2028
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• 107_26 Inspection and Maintenance of Indoor Gymnasium, Fitness and Sport Equipment, and Outdoor Schools Play and Sport Equipment
  11 Aug 2026 · ends 6 Feb 2028
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• 218_26 Specialist Vehicle Contract Hire/Leasing
  30 Jul 2026 · ends 19 Jul 2030
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• 347_26 Site Security Services
  30 Jul 2026 · ends 8 Jul 2028
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• 169_26 Paper Stationery, Office Storage Boxes and Associated Products
  24 Jul 2026 · ends 31 Mar 2027
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• 364_26 Stairlifts, Steplifts, Vertical Through Floor Lifts and Hoists
  24 Jul 2026 · ends 30 Jun 2028
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• 2700_26 Estates Management Professional Services
  17 Jul 2026 · ends 25 Jun 2028
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• 3S_26 Strategic HR and Recruitment Services
  16 Jul 2026 · ends 6 Jul 2028
  Supplier not named in a form we publish
• 92_26 Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and BioLPG
  21 May 2026 · ends 30 Apr 2028
  Awarded to CALOR GAS LIMITED, Flogas Britain Limited
• 339_26 Light Catering Equipment
  14 May 2026 · ends 31 Mar 2028
  Awarded to W V HOWE LIMITED, REWARD MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED, PATTERSONS (BRISTOL) LIMITED, ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE INSTRUMENTS LIMITED, THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITED, ADDIS HOUSEWARES LIMITED, BUNZL UK LIMITED, UNIVERSAL UNITY LIMITED, AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED
• 344_26 Signs
  14 May 2026 · ends 16 Apr 2028
  Awarded to ROYAL BRITISH LEGION INDUSTRIES LTD., STOCKSIGNS LIMITED, MS Group T/A Morgans Consult, WOOD & WOOD INTERNATION SIGNS LIMITED, VINYL GRAPHICS LIMITED, TRUEFORM ENGINEERING LIMITED, SWARCO UK & IRELAND LTD, HIRST SIGNS LIMITED, LIMELIGHT SIGNS LIMITED, MALLATITE LIMITED, I S CONSULTANCY (UK) LTD (t/a IS Group), ALLSIGNS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, DMA Signs Limited, VIKING SIGNS LTD, MODEL SIGNAGE LIMITED, NUNEATON SIGNS LIMITED, HORNBECK LTD, Graphic Arts, COLORSET NORTH LTD, APEL SERVICES LIMITED, SNAPFAST LTD, ANDOR MANAGEMENT LIMITED, Westcotec Limited, ROADSIDE TECHNOLOGIES LTD, COEVAL LIMITED, ANSCO SIGNS LIMITED
• 379_26 Waste Collection and Disposal Services
  7 May 2026 · ends 29 Apr 2028
  Awarded to BYWATERS (LEYTON) LIMITED, Cleansing Service Group Ltd, HILLS WASTE SOLUTIONS LIMITED, BIFFA WASTE SERVICES LIMITED, SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY UK LTD, MICK GEORGE LIMITED, Veolia ES, YORWASTE LIMITED, J & B Recycling Limited, P W COMMERCIAL COMPANY LIMITED (t/a Printwaste Recycling & Shredding), CUMBRIA WASTE RECYCLING LIMITED, Bagnall and Morris (Waste Services) LTD, INTER COUNTY SERVICE GROUP LTD, HYDRO CLEANSING LIMITED, BENJI & CO. LIMITED, COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED, T J WASTE & RECYCLING LIMITED, Shred Station Ltd, WYNSDALE GROUP LTD, OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES TRADING LIMITED, URBIN WASTE LIMITED (t/a Urbin)
• 953_26 Modular Buildings
  7 May 2026 · ends 22 Apr 2028
  Awarded to Wernick Building Ltd, WINDWARD LIMITED t/a Cotaplan, HEALTHMATIC LIMITED, P K L GROUP U K LTD, Premier Modular Limited, ELITE SYSTEMS (GB) LIMITED, IDEAL BUILDING SYSTEMS LIMITED, R.G. STONES (BUILDINGS) LIMITED, ACTIFORM LIMITED, Integra Buildings Limited, PORTABLE FACILITIES (U.K.) LIMITED, VANGUARD HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED, GCS GROUP (PORTABLE & MODULAR) LTD, MODULECO HEALTHCARE LIMITED, Portakabin Limited, STELLING PROPERTIES LIMITED, COLLABORATE & INNOVATE LTD, MODULECO LIMITED, SILWOOD FACILITIES LIMITED, Zed Pods Limited, WRIGHTSPACE LTD, SKW CONSTRUCTION LTD, EXPLORE MODULAR, MY CONTRACTS LIMITED, HEALTH SPACES LIMITED, McAvoy Modular Offsite Limited T/A McAvoy, WESTERN BUILDING SYSTEMS LTD, P McVey Building Systems, JDC Building Works Ltd, Mac Zero Modular Buildings Limited, Sibcas Ltd
• 900_26 Water Dispensers, Associated Consumables and Services
  7 May 2026 · ends 19 Apr 2028
  Awarded to BWT UK LIMITED, GLASTONBURY SPRING WATER COMPANY LIMITED, Culligan UK LTD, Cooleraid Ltd, WESSEX PRODUCTS (LEASING) LIMITED, COOL WATER DIRECT LIMITED, ALPINE VENDING CO LIMITED, REFRESH WATER LIMITED, THE PERK-COMPANY LTD (t/a Refresh Vending), THIRSTY WORK LIMITED, GORILLA WATERCOOLERS LIMITED, LONDON WATER DELIVERY LTD, CAMBRIDGE VENDING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
• 128_26 Art Papers and Board
  5 May 2026 · ends 31 Mar 2027
  Awarded to DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED, BUDGET PAPER SUPPLIES LIMITED, TEXET SALES LIMITED, VICTORIA GRANT LIMITED, GROSVENOR HOUSE PAPERS LIMITED, BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING LIMITED, EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE LIMITED, STATIONERY & CRAFT SELECT LTD, HIGHER KINGS MILL LIMITED, AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED, WIGSTON PAPER LIMITED, PLASTOREG EASTLIGHT LIMITED
• 991_26 Supply of Early Years and Curriculum Product Ranges
  24 Apr 2026 · ends 31 Mar 2027
  Awarded to HALFORDS LIMITED, Morleys (Bicester) Limited trading as Principal Furniture, MARNITA LIMITED (t/a Halilit), BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD., CAVENDISH SPORTS LIMITED (t/a Noyna Garments), MIKE MILLER ASSOCIATES LIMITED (t/a Twoey), PLAYMOBIL (U.K.) LIMITED, SPORT & PLAYBASE LIMITED, A T Little & Sons Ltd (t/a Browns Books), TEXET SALES LIMITED, PAUL NORMAN PLASTICS LIMITED, COMMOTION LIMITED, VICTORIA GRANT LIMITED, DATA HARVEST GROUP LIMITED, Polydron UK Limited, LEARNING RESOURCES LIMITED, RM EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES LTD (t/a TTS), DECATHLON UK LIMITED, COMMUNITY PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED (t/a Community Playthings), PENTAGON SPORT LIMITED, SMART KIDS (U.K.) LIMITED, OCTOPUS PUBLISHING GROUP LIMITED, THE MONOGRAM GROUP LIMITED, COORDINATION GROUP PUBLICATIONS LTD, LANKA KADE (UK) LIMITED, WILLOWBROOK (EDUCATION) LIMITED, ED.UK.8 WORLDWIDE LIMITED, CICADA EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED, THE PUPPET COMPANY LIMITED, GLOBAL SOLUTIONS FOR CLOTHING (GSC) LIMITED, TALKING PRODUCTS LIMITED, AXON EDUCATION LTD (t/a Working Walls), MUDDY PUDDLES LIMITED, BIGJIGS TOYS LIMITED, CROSSBOW EDUCATION LIMITED, YELLOW DOOR LIMITED, BGRP LIMITED, AUTOPRESS EDUCATION LIMITED, EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE LIMITED, DRUMS FOR SCHOOLS LIMITED, FOAMS 4 SPORTS LTD, PLAYLEARN LTD, Profile Education Limited, RUNVISUAL (UK) LIMITED (t/a CGE World Globes), WILDGOOSE EDUCATION LIMITED, LIFETIME EDUCATION LIMITED, GAMEZ GALORE LIMITED, COLLABORATE & INNOVATE LTD, FIRST CELTIC TOYS AND LEARNING LTD, RED MONKEY PLAY LIMITED, LOGGERHEAD PUBLISHING LTD, K'NEX UK LIMITED, AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED, SHULPH LIMITED, LEARN WELL TRADING LIMITED, SMART TOYS AND GAMES LTD (t/a WOW Toys), THREADBEAR DESIGN LTD, RHINO SENSORY UK LIMITED, ACTIVE APPAREL GROUP LIMITED (Spotty Otter being part of the the ACTIVE APPAREL GROUP LIMITED), Eastpoint Global Ltd, M.O.E. PRODUCTS LTD (t/a The Ministry of Outdoor Education), LITTLE CRAFTERS BOXES LTD, EDX EDUCATION UK LIMITED, Eveque Leisure Equipment Limited, SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION RESOURCES LTD, FAMILY PLANNING LTD, NET ZERO WORKWEAR LIMITED, TRODAT (UK) LIMITED, SPACERIGHT EUROPE LIMITED
• 282_26 Office, Leisure and Residential Furniture
  24 Apr 2026 · ends 31 Mar 2028
  Awarded to Wagstaff Bros Ltd, SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, FURNITURE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED, EMERGENT CROWN CONTRACT OFFICE FURNISHINGS LIMITED, FLEXIFORM BUSINESS FURNITURE LIMITED, POSTURITE LIMITED, WW (UK) LIMITED (t/a Titan Furniture), BATES OFFICE SERVICES LTD, ELITE OFFICE FURNITURE (UK) LTD., FG LIBRARY PRODUCTS LIMITED, OFFICE UPDATE LIMITED, EVERTAUT LTD, LISMARK OFFICE PRODUCTS LIMITED, RENRAY HEALTHCARE LIMITED, THOMAS STONER SUPPLIES LIMITED, Furncare Ltd, LEICESTER OFFICE FURNISHERS LIMITED, BEDCARE LTD, COMPLETE CONTRACT FURNITURE INSTALLATIONS LIMITED, POPPI CONTRACT FURNITURE LTD
• 67_26 First Aid Supplies and Disposable PPE
  24 Apr 2026 · ends 31 Mar 2028
  Awarded to STEROPLAST HEALTHCARE LIMITED, VALMY SAS LTD, SAFETY FIRST AID GROUP LIMITED, PATTERSONS (BRISTOL) LIMITED, POLYCO HEALTHLINE LIMITED, KOOLPAK LIMITED, SP SERVICES (UK) LIMITED, MEDISAVE (UK) LIMITED, BANNER GROUP LIMITED, Reliance Medical Ltd, Vernacare International Ltd,, AERO HEALTHCARE LTD, AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED, STERIMAX GLOBAL LIMITED
• 777_26 Cleaning Materials and Janitorial Supplies
  17 Apr 2026 · ends 26 Mar 2028
  Awarded to LYRECO UK LIMITED, Nobisco Limited, BUNZL UK LIMITED, ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES LIMITED, AUK SUPPLIES LIMITED/TAS AUK Hygiene, SMI INT GROUP LIMITED, Knighton Janitorial Limited, ENVIROCLEAN GLOBAL LTD
• 535_26 Hire of Plant (with operator)
  16 Apr 2026 · ends 12 Mar 2030
  Awarded to P. FLANNERY PLANT HIRE (OVAL) LIMITED, PLANTERS (LEICESTER) LIMITED, PLANTFORCE RENTALS LTD, A E FAULKS LIMITED, J C BALLS & SONS LIMITED, M BENNETT LIMITED, A L F PLANT LTD, CHRIS JOHNSON LIMITED, AMBION CONTRACTORS LTD

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