Official UK procurement notice
155_26 Glues, Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes
Authority: Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO (Local council)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionESPO catalogue framework for the supply of glues, adhesives and adhesive tapes to be delivered in varying quantities to ESPO's distribution centre, Leicester.
The Framework is divided into 3 lots.
CPV: Adhesive tape · Glues · Gummed or adhesive paper
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Bids received
- 21 bids on the busiest of 3 lots · 22 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 1 yr · up to 4 yrs from 1 Apr 2026
Published description of the framework
It should be noted that the Framework could be used, as outlined in option 1 and 2 below, by ESPO where glues, adhesives and adhesive tapes is required:
Option 1 - Call-off without competition
'Calling-off' Goods from the awarded Supplier who is a) included in the Framework and b) identified as offering the most advantageous solution to ESPO's requirements, based on the Framework award decision.
For all Lots (including sub-lots), purchase orders will be placed with the awarded Supplier(s) as required by ESPO.
Option 2 - Call-off with competition (Further Competitive Selection Process)
'Calling-off' by conducting a competition (further competitive selection process) amongst those Suppliers identified in the Framework as being able to provide the required Goods.
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Smartbuy Branded Adhesives and Adhesive TapesAwardedRenewalPublished value£4,800,000
Bulk supply of Adhesives & Adhesive Tapes that are packaged with ESPO's private label "Smartbuy" branding for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.
Lot #2Adhesives and Adhesive TapesAwardedRenewalPublished value£4,400,000
Bulk supply of Adhesives & Adhesive Tapes for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.
Lot #3Premium Glue SticksAwardedRenewalPublished value£10,000,000
Bulk supply of premium branded Glue Sticks suitable for office and educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Smartbuy Branded Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes | 20% | 80% | |
| 2 · Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes | 20% | 80% | |
| 3 · Premium Glue Sticks | 80% | 20% |
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.
- Price carries 20–80 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 80 points.
- “155_26 Glues, Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 29 Apr 2025, 14:17 BST
- Last source update
- 31 Mar 2026, 15:17 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 19 Dec 2025
- Authority reference
155_26- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-057998- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area in notice
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05093bFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 20 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 15 Oct 2025, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Please refer to all instructions captured via www.eastmidstenders.org ↗.
Timeline
29 Apr 2025 → 1 Apr 2026 · 10 dates- Planning notice published29 Apr 2025, 14:17 BST
- Market engagement11 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
The purpose of the Preliminary market engagement (PME) is to cover a range of topics designed to best explore our requirements in a possible future procurement. These topics may include:
- develop ESPO's requirements and approach to the procurement
- help better identify suitable suppliers in the market and their supply chains
- understand products/service offerings from suppliers and the marketplace in general
Engagement with suppliers is anticipated to be a mix of methods, including Requests for Information (RFI) and meetings (both virtual and/or in-person). Visits to supplier's premises may also be used where deemed to be of particular use.
For the purposes of this Preliminary market engagement (PME), please express your interest as follows:
(a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org ↗; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '155_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest.
Please access the Messages area/section of the eProcurement Portal (ProContract / EastMidsTenders - Messages can be accessed via the Activity dashboard once an Expression of interest has been completed) for any further communications on this preliminary market engagement, including the RFI documentation - optional responses are required by 12/05/2025.
In the case of any questions or clarifications relating to this PME, these should also be submitted to ESPO as a Message on the eProcurement Portal (again once an Expression of interest has been completed).
Notwithstanding the above process, as this procurement exercise is a renewal of an existing ESPO framework, ESPO reserves the right to engage with some, all or none of the incumbent suppliers appointed to the existing framework, alongside any additional suppliers identified following the above expression of interest and/or RFI exercise.
Suppliers should note that this is a preliminary market engagement exercise (and NOT a competitive tender process at this stage). The participation of a supplier in this preliminary market engagement will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and ESPO.
A supplier's participation, or lack of participation, in this preliminary market engagement shall not impact the ability of the supplier to participate in any resulting tender exercise. Suppliers should note that any interest indicated does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.
- Tender notice published396 days ago19 Sept 2025, 10:14 BST
- Clarification questions by370 days ago15 Oct 2025, 17:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends365 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown20 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by304 days ago19 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent264 days ago29 Jan 2026
- Standstill ends252 days ago9 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Latest notice published203 days ago31 Mar 2026, 15:17 BST
- Contract starts202 days ago1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
Notice history
11 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Apr 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published29 Apr 2025, 14:17 BSTUK2
- Preliminary market engagement notice published4 Jun 2025, 16:16 BSTUK2
- Preliminary market engagement notice published18 Jun 2025, 16:09 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published19 Sept 2025, 10:14 BSTUK4
- Status changed to active19 Sept 2025, 10:14 BST
- Procurement method changed19 Sept 2025, 10:14 BST
- Deadline published: 20 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST19 Sept 2025, 10:14 BST
- Contract award notice published29 Jan 2026, 10:09 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete29 Jan 2026, 10:09 GMT
- Contract signature expected10 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
- Contract details notice published31 Mar 2026, 15:17 BSTUK7
Published amendments (2)
The Engagement deadline has been extended as this is expected to continue past the date we originally anticipated (although the deadline for receipt of optional RFI responses has now past).
The Engagement deadline has been further extended as this is expected to continue past the previous date captured (although the deadline for receipt of optional RFI responses has now past).
Routine re-releases (6)
- 2025-06: 2 releases · 4 Jun 2025, 18 Jun 2025
- 2025-04: 1 release · 29 Apr 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Smartbuy Branded Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes1 award | |||
| Flipfile LimitedSME, Hainenko Ltd SME1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: 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. The total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. · 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. | £4,000,000 | 22 Jan 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes1 award | |||
| AGRITEL LIMITEDSME, BRUCE DOUGLAS MARKETING LIMITEDSME, Bostik UK Ltd, Bright Ideas Marketing LimitedSME, Flipfile LimitedSME, HENKEL LIMITED +12 more1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: 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. The total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. · 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. | £3,666,667 | 22 Jan 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Premium Glue Sticks1 award | |||
| BIC UK LtdSME, Eastpoint Global Ltd SME, HENKEL LIMITED, Kores Europe s.r.o.SME, Newell Brands UK Limited1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: 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. The total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. · 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. | £8,333,333 | 22 Jan 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Lot 1. Smartbuy Branded Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes · Flipfile LimitedSME, Hainenko Ltd SME
- Signed
- 3 Mar 2026
- Value
- £4,000,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 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. The total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
- Options
- ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 2. Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes · AGRITEL LIMITEDSME, BRUCE DOUGLAS MARKETING LIMITEDSME, Bostik UK Ltd, Bright Ideas Marketing LimitedSME, Flipfile LimitedSME, HENKEL LIMITED +12 more
- Signed
- 3 Mar 2026
- Value
- £3,666,667
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 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. The total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
- Options
- ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 3. Premium Glue Sticks · BIC UK LtdSME, Eastpoint Global Ltd SME, HENKEL LIMITED, Kores Europe s.r.o.SME, Newell Brands UK Limited
- Signed
- 3 Mar 2026
- Value
- £8,333,333
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 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. The total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
- Options
- ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Smartbuy Branded Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes | 14final-stage tenders · 28 at stage one | 14 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes | 21final-stage tenders · 28 at stage one | 17 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Premium Glue Sticks | 5final-stage tenders · 28 at stage one | 3 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonBIC U.K. LIMITEDSME · Greater London · 3
- wonEASTPOINT GLOBAL LTDSME · East of England · 3
- wonHENKEL LIMITED · East of England · 3
- wonKores Europe s.r.o.SME · 3
- wonNEWELL BRANDS UK LIMITED (previously NEWELL RUBBERMAID UK LIMITED) · West Midlands · 3
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
22 commercial parties on the notice- 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANYFramework contractor
- AGRITEL LIMITEDFramework contractor
- ANGLO ADHESIVES & SERVICES LIMITEDFramework contractor
- BIC U.K. LIMITEDFramework contractor
- BOSTIK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING LIMITEDFramework contractor
- BRUCE DOUGLAS MARKETING LIMITEDFramework contractor
- DALER-ROWNEY LIMITEDFramework contractor
- EASTPOINT GLOBAL LTDFramework contractor
- FLIPFILE LIMITEDFramework contractor
Show 12 more suppliers
- HABICO LIMITEDFramework contractor
- HAINENKO LIMITEDFramework contractor
- HENKEL LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Kores Europe s.r.o.Framework contractor
- NEWELL BRANDS UK LIMITED (previously NEWELL RUBBERMAID UK LIMITED)Framework contractor
- PAKEX (UK) PLCFramework contractor
- PAVO Sales B.V.Framework contractor
- PENTEL (STATIONERY) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- RAPESCO OFFICE PRODUCTS PLCFramework contractor
- SAMUEL GRANT (LEEDS) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- TEXET SALES LIMITEDFramework contractor
- WIGSTON PAPER LIMITEDFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (15)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Signed contract 155_26 Framework Agreement
- Signed contract 155_26 Framework Agreement
- Bidding documents and specifications 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 '155_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastM…
- Signed contract 155_26 Framework Agreement
- Technical specifications Please refer to the tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these).
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
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- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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