199_27 Design and Technology
Details
- Buyer
- ESPO
- Value
- £1,600,000
- Topic
- Softwood
- Published
- 28 May 2026
- Submission
- 4 September 2026
- Source
- uk:procontracts
Tender description
THIS IS A TENDER NOTIFICATION (TN) - THE TENDER DOCUMENTATION IS NOW AVAILABLE (until the Expression of interest period closes), SEE ALL OF THE BELOW DETAILS IN FULL FOR FURTHER DETAILS (e.g., click "Show more" to see the full Description plus summary instructions that will enable access to the applicable documentation). And please refer to the UK4: Tender notice for any additional details - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074312-2026 - the Closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 (12 noon / 12pm) on 04 September 2026. ESPO are establishing a Catalogue framework for the supply of D&T materials and equipment for use in education settings, 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 2 lots: Lot 1. Supply of Design and Technology Product Ranges - By Category Lot 2. Supply of Design and Technology Product Ranges - By Sub-Lot Please refer to the tender documents for further details (including further details on each of the lots) - please ensure that you access the ITT Event / Activity (Activity summary screen) for these once an Expression of interest ('register interest’) has been completed (see also the below note in the case of Expressions of interest having already been completed). Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 33 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. The total estimated framework value stated includes the option to extend as noted above. Note: If you are unable to complete an Expression of interest, this is likely to be due to this having already been registered via a previous notification e.g., the PME notice (an individual contact/Workgroup cannot complete more than once). Please check your Activities area in this case instead (or otherwise contact Proactis Supplier Support for any other system related help). Also, any questions or clarifications MUST be received via the Messaging facility on this eProcurement Portal only (see also below). For any questions relating to the operation of the Portal itself, ProContract, these should be submitted to Proactis, and the following links (URL's) can be used for this for supplier support and system technical queries: https://www.proactis.com/uk/customers/supplier-support/ or via https://suppliersupport.proactisservicedesk.com/. ANY QUESTIONS RELATING TO THIS TENDER OR THE TENDER CONTENT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO ESPO by accessing the Messages section on the Activity dashboard screen once an Expression of interest has been registered. Keywords: Design and Technology, 199_27, Badge Making, D&T Components, Electronics, Tools, Accessories, Accessory, Furniture, 3D Printing Equipment, 3D printer, D&T Classroom Machinery, Sewing Machine, textile machinery, recordable teaching aid, programmable systems, wood, acrylic, modelling material, D&T, cardboard, glue gun, glue stick, spray paint, Education, educational, Kit, Construction Kit, Modelling Kit, electricity kit, classroom kit, Educational Set, sets, Coding, Robotics
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published28 May 2026Current notice
- Completed: Submission date4 September 2026
About the buyer
ESPO is a purchasing organisation owned and governed by six county and city councils across the East of England: Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Warwickshire and Peterborough. A joint committee set up under the Local Government Act oversees its work. Suppliers register on the Central Digital Platform to tender for places on ESPO's frameworks. Registration on East Mids Tenders, the regional e-tendering portal, is also required to bid. Competitions span more than 100 frameworks, from buildings, energy and food and catering to technology and professional services. Appointed suppliers then serve ESPO's public sector customers across the region without a further re-tender.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of ESPO's contract awards have been in IT services, communications equipment and business services.
Relevant CPV codes
- 03415000 · Softwood
- 24910000 · Glues
- 31711100 · Electronic components
- 37524900 · Game kits
- 39162000 · Educational equipment
- 39241100 · Knives
- 42715000 · Sewing machines
- 44511000 · Hand tools
- 44810000 · Paints
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@espo.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@espo.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@espo.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@espo.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@espo.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@espo.gov |
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