Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcc-925e-72ac-ac44-1c07dae920bd/991-26-supply-of-early-years-and-curriculum-product-ranges

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# 991\_26 Supply of Early Years and Curriculum Product Ranges

[Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO](https://tendernation.io/buyers/leicestershire-county-council-trading-as-espo)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

24 Apr 2026

Deadline

Closed

12 Dec 2025

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Split into 9 lots

    You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver.
- Sets up a framework

    Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

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.

## CPV classification

Printed books Toys Educational equipment Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories Kindergarten furniture Playground equipment Garden furniture School furniture Advertising stickers and strips Phrase stamps Self-adhesive labels Gummed or adhesive paper Bicycles Wheeled toys Riding toys Boards Teaching supplies Sand Maps Games Globes Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories Safety vests Reflective vests

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-050a1a-2026-04-24T12:26:25+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-050a1a-2026-04-24T12:26:25+01:00)

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