991_26 Supply of Early Years and Curriculum Product Ranges

A Tender Notice
by LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Goods)
Duration
1 year
Value
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Sector
MISCELLANEOUS
Published
10 Nov 2025
Delivery
01 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
Deadline
10 Dec 2025 12:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

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.

Lot Division

1 Supply of Curriculum Product Ranges

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.
2 Supply of Early Learning Product Ranges

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.
3 Baby and Toddler Essential Resources

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.
4 Outdoor Early Years Furniture and Support Products

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.
5 Classroom Reward Products

Supply of classroom reward products for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
6 Bikes, Trikes and Ride On Vehicles

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.
7 Educational Mini White Board Ranges

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.
8 General Supplementary Curriculum Resources

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.
9 Children's Aprons and Outdoor Clothing

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.

Renewal Options

Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2027), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 36 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Award Criteria

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CPV Codes

  • 22110000 - Printed books
  • 37520000 - Toys
  • 39162000 - Educational equipment
  • 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
  • 39161000 - Kindergarten furniture
  • 37535200 - Playground equipment
  • 39142000 - Garden furniture
  • 39160000 - School furniture
  • 22459100 - Advertising stickers and strips
  • 30192153 - Phrase stamps
  • 30192800 - Self-adhesive labels
  • 30199400 - Gummed or adhesive paper
  • 34430000 - Bicycles
  • 37522000 - Wheeled toys
  • 37529200 - Riding toys
  • 30195000 - Boards
  • 39162110 - Teaching supplies
  • 14211000 - Sand
  • 22114300 - Maps
  • 37524000 - Games
  • 39298600 - Globes
  • 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
  • 35113430 - Safety vests
  • 35113440 - Reflective vests

Indicators

  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **

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