Find a TenderAwardedContract details notice
Published 30 Apr 2025, 11:36 BST

Official UK procurement notice

339_26 Light Catering Equipment

Official notice

Authority: Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO (Local council)

Framework agreement8 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,800,000total for 8 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 17 Oct 2025awarded 19 Mar 2026
Awarded to AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED +8 more8 awards
Framework period 2 yrs 1 moends 31 Mar 2028 · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Mar 2026

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

ESPO catalogue framework for the supply of light catering equipment to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester, and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. It covers cookware, tableware and trolleys including items such as crockery, glassware, polycarbonate, food storage, cutlery, bakeware, table service, kitchen utensils.

The Framework is divided into 8 lots.

Note: Overall framework award was concluded on 29/04/2026, with this notice being published to follow on from this.

CPV: Catering equipment · Catering supplies · Coffee, tea and related products · Display cases · Electric coffee makers · Electric tea makers · Electronic scales and accessories · Food-preparation equipment · Glassware · Kitchen equipment · Knives and scissors · Light catering equipment · +3 more

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
8 bids on the busiest of 8 lots · 9 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs 1 mo · up to 4 yrs from 1 Mar 2026
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

2% of call-off value · Framework Fees will be based on a percentage of the total turnover of business conducted by Suppliers under the Framework, and shall be payable every 3 months.

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 light catering equipment 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 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 (8)Procurement structure

8 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £320,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1TablewareAwardedRenewal 2 yrs 1 moSMEVCSEPublished value£400,000

Supply of tableware goods for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £400,000 exc. VAT · £400,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework. · 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 23 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.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • 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 #2PolycarbonateAwardedRenewal 2 yrs 1 moSMEceiling above

Supply of polycarbonate catering goods for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensions
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework. · 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 23 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.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • 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 #3Food PreparationAwardedRenewal 2 yrs 1 moSMEPublished value£120,000

Supply of food preparation goods for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £120,000 exc. VAT · £120,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework. · 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 23 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.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • 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 #4CookwareAwardedRenewal 2 yrs 1 moSMEPublished value£160,000

Supply of cookware goods for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £160,000 exc. VAT · £160,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework. · 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 23 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.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • 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 #5Utensils and PacksAwardedRenewal 2 yrs 1 moSMEceiling above

Supply of utensil goods for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensions
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework. · 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 23 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.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • 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 #6Measuring EquipmentAwardedRenewal 2 yrs 1 moSMEPublished value£140,000

Supply of measuring equipment goods for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £140,000 exc. VAT · £140,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework. · 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 23 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.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • 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 #7Tea and Coffee MakingAwardedRenewal 2 yrs 1 moSMEPublished value£60,000

Supply of tea and coffee making goods for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £60,000 exc. VAT · £60,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework. · 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 23 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.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • 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 #8Items for Direct Delivery to ESPO CustomersAwardedRenewal 2 yrs 1 moSMEPublished value£280,000

Supply of trolleys and other light catering equipment goods for direct delivery to individual ESPO customer establishments throughout the UK.

For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs 1 mo) · up to 28 Feb 2030 with extensionsValue: £280,000 exc. VAT · £280,000 inc. VAT
Delivery listed: Guernsey (GG), Isle of Man (IM), Jersey (JE), UKEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework. · 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 23 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.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • 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 win
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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 more
How bids were scored · same split on all 8 lots
Quality: 30%Price: 70%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Non-Price: 30%
  • Price: 70%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Price
  • Non-Price
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • 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 this means for your bid
  • Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “339_26 Light Catering Equipment” 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
30 Apr 2025, 11:36 BST
Last source update
14 May 2026, 14:58 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 19 Dec 2025
Authority reference
339_26
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-057315
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Catering equipmentCatering suppliesCoffee, tea and related productsDisplay casesElectric coffee makersElectric tea makersElectronic scales and accessoriesFood-preparation equipmentGlasswareKitchen equipment
+5 moreKnives and scissorsLight catering equipment
Delivery area in notice
Guernsey (GG)Isle of Man (IM)Jersey (JE)UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0509f7 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: East Midlands Tendering
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free regional portal
Appointment period ends
17 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
13 Oct 2025, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)

call-off levy · 2% of call-off value · Framework Fees will be based on a percentage of the total turnover of business conducted by Suppliers under the Framework, and shall be payable every 3 months.

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Please refer to all instructions captured via www.eastmidstenders.org ↗.

Timeline

30 Apr 2025 → 14 May 2026 · 10 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    30 Apr 2025, 11:36 BST
  2. Market engagement
    27 Jun 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:

    1. develop ESPO's requirements and approach to the procurement
    2. help better identify suitable suppliers in the market and their supply chains
    3. 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 '339_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.

  3. Tender notice published398 days ago
    17 Sept 2025, 13:07 BST
  4. Clarification questions by372 days ago
    13 Oct 2025, 17:00 BST
  5. Admission / appointment period ends368 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    17 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
  6. Award decision expected by304 days ago
    19 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
  7. Contract starts233 days ago
    1 Mar 2026
  8. Assessment summaries sent194 days ago
    9 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
  9. Standstill ends182 days ago
    20 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  10. Latest notice published159 days ago
    14 May 2026, 14:58 BST

Notice history

11 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 30 Apr 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    30 Apr 2025, 11:36 BST
    UK2
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    4 Jun 2025, 16:12 BST
    UK2
  3. Tender notice published
    17 Sept 2025, 13:07 BST
    UK4
  4. Published value updated
    17 Sept 2025, 13:07 BST
  5. Status changed to active
    17 Sept 2025, 13:07 BST
  6. Procurement method changed
    17 Sept 2025, 13:07 BST
  7. Deadline published: 17 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
    17 Sept 2025, 13:07 BST
  8. Contract award notice published
    9 Apr 2026, 14:47 BST
    UK6
  9. Status changed to complete
    9 Apr 2026, 14:47 BST
  10. Contract signature expected
    21 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  11. Contract details notice published
    14 May 2026, 14:58 BST
    UK7
Published amendments (1)

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).

Routine re-releases (5)
  • 2025-06: 1 release · 4 Jun 2025
  • 2025-04: 1 release · 30 Apr 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 98 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 86 from SMEs · busiest of 8 lots
Contracts signed 8latest 21 Apr 2026

£266,667 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 2 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 2 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.

Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Tableware1 award
AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITEDSME, Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham, Pattersons (Bristol Ltd)SME, THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDSME, W. V. Howe LimitedSME21 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: 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 24 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 contract within the scope of the framework.£333,33319 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Polycarbonate1 award
Universal Unity LimitedSME, W. V. Howe LimitedSME21 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: 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 24 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 contract within the scope of the framework.ceiling above19 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 3 · Food Preparation1 award
Addis Housewares ltdSME, Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham, THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDSME, W. V. Howe LimitedSME21 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: 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 24 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 contract within the scope of the framework.£100,00019 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 4 · Cookware1 award
Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham, THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDSME, Universal Unity LimitedSME, W. V. Howe LimitedSME21 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: 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 24 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 contract within the scope of the framework.£133,33319 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 5 · Utensils and Packs1 award
AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITEDSME, Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham, Pattersons (Bristol Ltd)SME, THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDSME, Universal Unity LimitedSME, W. V. Howe LimitedSME21 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: 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 24 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 contract within the scope of the framework.ceiling above19 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 6 · Measuring Equipment1 award
Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham, Electronic Temperature Instruments LtdSME, Pattersons (Bristol Ltd)SME, W. V. Howe LimitedSME21 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: 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 24 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 contract within the scope of the framework.£116,66719 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 7 · Tea and Coffee Making1 award
Addis Housewares ltdSME, Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham, Pattersons (Bristol Ltd)SME, W. V. Howe LimitedSME21 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: 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 24 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 contract within the scope of the framework.£50,00019 Mar 2026Awarded
Lot 8 · Items for Direct Delivery to ESPO Customers1 award
Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham, Electronic Temperature Instruments LtdSME, REWARD MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITEDSME, THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDSME, W. V. Howe LimitedSME21 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030Extensions: 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 24 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 contract within the scope of the framework.£233,33319 Mar 2026Awarded

Contracts

All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £266,667, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Lot 1. Tableware · AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITEDSME, Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham, Pattersons (Bristol Ltd)SME, THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDSME, W. V. Howe LimitedSME

    Signed
    21 Apr 2026
    Value
    £333,333
    Period
    21 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    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 24 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 contract within the scope of the framework.
  • Lot 2. Polycarbonate · Universal Unity LimitedSME, W. V. Howe LimitedSME

    Signed
    21 Apr 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    21 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    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 24 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 contract within the scope of the framework.
  • Lot 3. Food Preparation · Addis Housewares ltdSME, Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham, THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDSME, W. V. Howe LimitedSME

    Signed
    21 Apr 2026
    Value
    £100,000
    Period
    21 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    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 24 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 contract within the scope of the framework.
  • Lot 4. Cookware · Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham, THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDSME, Universal Unity LimitedSME, W. V. Howe LimitedSME

    Signed
    21 Apr 2026
    Value
    £133,333
    Period
    21 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    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 24 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 contract within the scope of the framework.
  • Lot 5. Utensils and Packs · AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITEDSME, Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham, Pattersons (Bristol Ltd)SME, THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDSME, Universal Unity LimitedSME, W. V. Howe LimitedSME

    Signed
    21 Apr 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    21 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    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 24 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 contract within the scope of the framework.
  • Lot 6. Measuring Equipment · Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham, Electronic Temperature Instruments LtdSME, Pattersons (Bristol Ltd)SME, W. V. Howe LimitedSME

    Signed
    21 Apr 2026
    Value
    £116,667
    Period
    21 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    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 24 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 contract within the scope of the framework.
  • Lot 7. Tea and Coffee Making · Addis Housewares ltdSME, Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham, Pattersons (Bristol Ltd)SME, W. V. Howe LimitedSME

    Signed
    21 Apr 2026
    Value
    £50,000
    Period
    21 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    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 24 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 contract within the scope of the framework.
  • Lot 8. Items for Direct Delivery to ESPO Customers · Bunzl UK Ltd trading as Greenham, Electronic Temperature Instruments LtdSME, REWARD MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITEDSME, THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDSME, W. V. Howe LimitedSME

    Signed
    21 Apr 2026
    Value
    £233,333
    Period
    21 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    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 24 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 contract within the scope of the framework.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Tableware6final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one50—
2 · Polycarbonate5final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one40—
3 · Food Preparation6final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one50—
4 · Cookware5final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one40—
5 · Utensils and Packs6final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one50—
6 · Measuring Equipment6final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one50—
7 · Tea and Coffee Making6final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one50—
8 · Items for Direct Delivery to ESPO Customers8final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one60—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PYDD-1122-TCVN Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, East Midlands, LE19 1ESContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

9 commercial parties on the notice
  • ADDIS HOUSEWARES LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02881663 Zone 3 Waterton Point, Brocastle Avenue, Waterton Industrial Estate, Bridgend, Wales, CF31 3USContact email
  • AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 09347228 Office 7572 321-323 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, London, RM6 6AXContact email
  • BUNZL UK LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02902454 York House, 45 Seymour Street, London, London, W1H 7JTContact email
  • ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE INSTRUMENTS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 01746462 Riverside House, Easting Close, Worthing, South East, BN14 8HQContact email
  • PATTERSONS (BRISTOL) LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 01107210 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, South West, BS3 2NSContact email
  • REWARD MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 00644293 Reward House, Royd Way, Keighley, Yorkshire & Humber, BD21 3LGContact email
  • THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02858677 Canal View Waterside Business Park, New Lane, Burscough, North West, L40 8JXContact email
  • UNIVERSAL UNITY LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 07515218 9 Colne Way Court, Colne Way, Watford, East of England, WD24 7NEContact email
  • W V HOWE LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 00507835 65 Melchett Road, Kings Norton Business Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 3HPContact email

Official documents & specifications (21)

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Tender pack and attachments

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