Official UK procurement notice
991_26 Supply of Early Years and Curriculum Product Ranges
Authority: Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO (Local council)
What is being bought9 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionESPO 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: Advertising stickers and strips · Bicycles · Boards · Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories · Educational equipment · Games · Garden furniture · Globes · Gummed or adhesive paper · Kindergarten furniture · Maps · Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories · +12 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
- 51 bids on the busiest of 9 lots · 74 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 Early Years and Curriculum Product Ranges are 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 (9)Procurement structure
9 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £720,000: 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 #1Supply of Curriculum Product RangesAwardedRenewalPublished value£12,000,000
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.
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
Lot #2Supply of Early Learning Product RangesAwardedRenewalPublished value£7,200,000
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.
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
Lot #3Baby and Toddler Essential ResourcesAwardedRenewalPublished value£480,000
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.
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
Lot #4Outdoor Early Years Furniture and Support ProductsAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,200,000
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.
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
Lot #5Classroom Reward ProductsAwardedRenewalPublished value£240,000
Supply of classroom reward products 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 (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
Lot #6Bikes, Trikes and Ride On VehiclesAwardedRenewalceiling above
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.
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
Lot #7Educational Mini White Board RangesAwardedRenewalPublished value£960,000
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.
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
Lot #8General Supplementary Curriculum ResourcesAwardedRenewalceiling above
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.
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
Lot #9Children's Aprons and Outdoor ClothingAwardedRenewalPublished value£480,000
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.
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
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).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Non-Price: 50%
- Price: 50%
Published award criteria (2)
- Price
- Non-Price
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which includes Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
- Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “991_26 Supply of Early Years and Curriculum Product Ranges” 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, 12:31 BST
- Last source update
- 24 Apr 2026, 12:26 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 30 Jan 2026
- Authority reference
991_26- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-072562- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area in notice
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-050a1aFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 12 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 3 Dec 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Please refer to all instructions captured via www.eastmidstenders.org ↗.
Timeline
30 Apr 2025 → 24 Apr 2026 · 10 dates- Planning notice published30 Apr 2025, 12:31 BST
- Market engagement18 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 '991_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 published345 days ago10 Nov 2025, 17:03 GMT
- Clarification questions by322 days ago3 Dec 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends314 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown12 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by264 days ago30 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent223 days ago13 Mar 2026
- Standstill ends210 days ago25 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts204 days ago1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published181 days ago24 Apr 2026, 12:26 BST
Notice history
13 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 30 Apr 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published30 Apr 2025, 12:31 BSTUK2
- Preliminary market engagement notice published4 Jun 2025, 16:19 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published10 Nov 2025, 17:03 GMTUK4
- Published value updated10 Nov 2025, 17:03 GMT
- Status changed to active10 Nov 2025, 17:03 GMT
- Procurement method changed10 Nov 2025, 17:03 GMT
- Deadline published: 10 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT10 Nov 2025, 17:03 GMT
- Tender notice published10 Dec 2025, 11:28 GMTUK4
- Deadline moved to 12 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT10 Dec 2025, 11:28 GMT+2 days · was 10 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Contract award notice published13 Mar 2026, 16:52 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete13 Mar 2026, 16:52 GMT
- Contract signature expected26 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
- Contract details notice published24 Apr 2026, 12:26 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 Tender submission deadline has been extended to 12 December 2025, 12:00pm
Routine re-releases (6)
- 2025-11: 1 release · 10 Nov 2025
- 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£600,000 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 to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Supply of Curriculum Product Ranges1 award | |||
| A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns BooksSME, AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED, COORDINATION GROUP PUBLICATIONS LTD, ED.UK.8 WORLDWIDE LIMITED, K'NEX UK LIMITED, MARNITA LIMITED (t/a Halilit)SME +42 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. 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 lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope. | £10,000,000 | 12 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Supply of Early Learning Product Ranges1 award | |||
| AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED, ED.UK.8 WORLDWIDE LIMITED, EDX EDUCATION UK LIMITED, K'NEX UK LIMITED, Learn Well Trading LtdSME, MARNITA LIMITED (t/a Halilit)SME +38 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. 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 lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope. | £6,000,000 | 12 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Baby and Toddler Essential Resources1 award | |||
| Cicada Educational Equipment LimitedSME, Foams 4 Sports LtdSME, Learn Well Trading LtdSME, M.O.E. PRODUCTS LTD (t/a The Ministry of Outdoor Education), MARNITA LIMITED (t/a Halilit)SME, PLAYMOBIL (U.K.) LIMITED +26 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. 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 lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope. | £400,000 | 12 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Outdoor Early Years Furniture and Support Products1 award | |||
| Cicada Educational Equipment LimitedSME, Community Products (UK) Limited t/a Community PlaythingsSME, EDX EDUCATION UK LIMITED, Gamez Galore LtdSME, MARNITA LIMITED (t/a Halilit)SME, Mike Miller Associates Ltd t/a TwoeySME +8 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. 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 lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope. | £1,000,000 | 12 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Classroom Reward Products1 award | |||
| AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED, Trodat UKSME, Victoria Grant LimitedSME1 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. 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 lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope. | £200,000 | 12 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 6 · Bikes, Trikes and Ride On Vehicles1 award | |||
| BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.SME, Bigjigs Toys LtdSME, Cicada Educational Equipment LimitedSME, DECATHLON UK LIMITED, Educational Advantage LimitedSME, Halfords Limited +3 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. 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 lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope. | ceiling above | 12 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 7 · Educational Mini White Board Ranges1 award | |||
| AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED, Autopress Education LtdSME, Eastpoint Global LtdSME, Lakeshore Learning Materials LLC, Spaceright Europe LimitedSME, Texet Sales LtdSME1 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. 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 lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope. | £800,000 | 12 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 8 · General Supplementary Curriculum Resources1 award | |||
| AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED, Bigjigs Toys LtdSME, Cicada Educational Equipment LimitedSME, EDX EDUCATION UK LIMITED, Gamez Galore LtdSME, OCTOPUS PUBLISHING GROUP LIMITED +7 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. 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 lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope. | ceiling above | 12 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 9 · Children's Aprons and Outdoor Clothing1 award | |||
| ACTIVE APPAREL GROUP LIMITED (Spotty Otter being part of the the ACTIVE APPAREL GROUP LIMITED), CAVENDISH SPORTS LIMITED (t/a Noyna Garments), DECATHLON UK LIMITED, Global Solutions For Clothing (Gsc) LimitedSME, Muddy PuddlesSME, NET ZERO WORKWEAR LIMITED +3 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. 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 lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope. | £400,000 | 12 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £600,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Lot 1. Supply of Curriculum Product Ranges · A T Little & Sons Ltd T/A Browns BooksSME, AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED, COORDINATION GROUP PUBLICATIONS LTD, ED.UK.8 WORLDWIDE LIMITED, K'NEX UK LIMITED, MARNITA LIMITED (t/a Halilit)SME +42 more
- Signed
- 30 Mar 2026
- Value
- £10,000,000
- 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. All 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 lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 2. Supply of Early Learning Product Ranges · AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED, ED.UK.8 WORLDWIDE LIMITED, EDX EDUCATION UK LIMITED, K'NEX UK LIMITED, Learn Well Trading LtdSME, MARNITA LIMITED (t/a Halilit)SME +38 more
- Signed
- 30 Mar 2026
- Value
- £6,000,000
- 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. All 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 lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 3. Baby and Toddler Essential Resources · Cicada Educational Equipment LimitedSME, Foams 4 Sports LtdSME, Learn Well Trading LtdSME, M.O.E. PRODUCTS LTD (t/a The Ministry of Outdoor Education), MARNITA LIMITED (t/a Halilit)SME, PLAYMOBIL (U.K.) LIMITED +26 more
- Signed
- 30 Mar 2026
- Value
- £400,000
- 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. All 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 lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 4. Outdoor Early Years Furniture and Support Products · Cicada Educational Equipment LimitedSME, Community Products (UK) Limited t/a Community PlaythingsSME, EDX EDUCATION UK LIMITED, Gamez Galore LtdSME, MARNITA LIMITED (t/a Halilit)SME, Mike Miller Associates Ltd t/a TwoeySME +8 more
- Signed
- 30 Mar 2026
- Value
- £1,000,000
- 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. All 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 lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 5. Classroom Reward Products · AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED, Trodat UKSME, Victoria Grant LimitedSME
- Signed
- 30 Mar 2026
- Value
- £200,000
- 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. All 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 lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 6. Bikes, Trikes and Ride On Vehicles · BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.SME, Bigjigs Toys LtdSME, Cicada Educational Equipment LimitedSME, DECATHLON UK LIMITED, Educational Advantage LimitedSME, Halfords Limited +3 more
- Signed
- 30 Mar 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- 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. All 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 lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 7. Educational Mini White Board Ranges · AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED, Autopress Education LtdSME, Eastpoint Global LtdSME, Lakeshore Learning Materials LLC, Spaceright Europe LimitedSME, Texet Sales LtdSME
- Signed
- 30 Mar 2026
- Value
- £800,000
- 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. All 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 lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 8. General Supplementary Curriculum Resources · AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED, Bigjigs Toys LtdSME, Cicada Educational Equipment LimitedSME, EDX EDUCATION UK LIMITED, Gamez Galore LtdSME, OCTOPUS PUBLISHING GROUP LIMITED +7 more
- Signed
- 30 Mar 2026
- Value
- ceiling above
- 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. All 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 lifetime of the Framework, so long as they are in line with the Framework scope.
Lot 9. Children's Aprons and Outdoor Clothing · ACTIVE APPAREL GROUP LIMITED (Spotty Otter being part of the the ACTIVE APPAREL GROUP LIMITED), CAVENDISH SPORTS LIMITED (t/a Noyna Garments), DECATHLON UK LIMITED, Global Solutions For Clothing (Gsc) LimitedSME, Muddy PuddlesSME, NET ZERO WORKWEAR LIMITED +3 more
- Signed
- 30 Mar 2026
- Value
- £400,000
- 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. All 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 lifetime 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 · Supply of Curriculum Product Ranges | 51final-stage tenders · 93 at stage one | 45 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Supply of Early Learning Product Ranges | 44final-stage tenders · 93 at stage one | 39 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Baby and Toddler Essential Resources | 32final-stage tenders · 93 at stage one | 29 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Outdoor Early Years Furniture and Support Products | 15final-stage tenders · 93 at stage one | 15 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Classroom Reward Products | 3final-stage tenders · 93 at stage one | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 · Bikes, Trikes and Ride On Vehicles | 9final-stage tenders · 93 at stage one | 6 | 0 | — |
| 7 · Educational Mini White Board Ranges | 6final-stage tenders · 93 at stage one | 5 | 0 | — |
| 8 · General Supplementary Curriculum Resources | 13final-stage tenders · 93 at stage one | 12 | 0 | — |
| 9 · Children's Aprons and Outdoor Clothing | 10final-stage tenders · 93 at stage one | 8 | 0 | — |
Who bid (first 60 of 61)
- wonAMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED · Greater London · 1, 2
- wonAUTOPRESS EDUCATION LIMITEDSME · East Midlands · 1
- did not winBGRP LIMITEDSME · North East England · 1, 2
- wonBIGJIGS TOYS LIMITEDSME · South East England · 1, 2
- wonA.T. LITTLE & SONS LIMITED (t/a Browns Books)SME · Yorkshire and the Humber · 1
- wonCICADA EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT LIMITEDSME · East of England · 1, 2
- did not winCOLLABORATE & INNOVATE LTDSME · West Midlands · 1, 2
- did not winCOMMOTION LIMITEDSME · South East England · 1, 2
- wonCOMMUNITY PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED (t/a Community Playthings)SME · South East England · 2
- wonCOORDINATION GROUP PUBLICATIONS LTD · North West England · 1
- did not winCROSSBOW EDUCATION LIMITEDSME · West Midlands · 1
- did not winDATA HARVEST GROUP LIMITEDSME · East of England · 1
- did not winDRUMS FOR SCHOOLS LIMITEDSME · East Midlands · 2
- wonEASTPOINT GLOBAL LTDSME · East of England · 1
- did not winSEJER NATHAN (Éditions Nathan/Nathan Publishing) · 1, 2
- wonEDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE LIMITEDSME · South West England · 1, 2
- wonED.UK.8 WORLDWIDE LIMITED · North East England · 1, 2
- wonEDX EDUCATION UK LIMITED · North West England · 1, 2
- did not winFAMILY PLANNING LTD · East Midlands · 1
- did not winFIRST CELTIC TOYS AND LEARNING LTDSME · North West England · 2
- wonFOAMS 4 SPORTS LTDSME · North West England · 2
- wonGAMEZ GALORE LIMITEDSME · North West England · 1, 2
- wonGLOBAL SOLUTIONS FOR CLOTHING (GSC) LIMITEDSME · East Midlands · 1, 2
- wonMARNITA LIMITED (t/a Halilit)SME · North West England · 1, 2
- wonK'NEX UK LIMITED · Greater London · 1, 2
- wonLakeshore Learning Materials, LLC · 1, 2
- did not winLANKA KADE (UK) LIMITEDSME · East Midlands · 2
- wonLEARN WELL TRADING LIMITEDSME · East Midlands · 1, 2
- did not winLEARNING RESOURCES LIMITEDSME · South East England · 1, 2
- did not winLIFETIME EDUCATION LIMITEDSME · East Midlands · 1, 2
- did not winLITTLE CRAFTERS BOXES LTD · East Midlands · 1
- did not winLOGGERHEAD PUBLISHING LTDSME · Greater London · 1, 2
- wonMIKE MILLER ASSOCIATES LIMITED (t/a Twoey)SME · North West England · 1, 2
- did not winMINILAND S.A.SME · 1, 2
- did not winMORLEYS (BICESTER) LTD · Greater London · 1
- did not winPAUL NORMAN PLASTICS LIMITEDSME · South West England · 1
- wonPENTAGON SPORT LIMITEDSME · North West England · 2
- did not winPLAYLEARN LTDSME · North West England · 1, 2
- wonPLAYMOBIL (U.K.) LIMITED · East of England · 1, 2
- did not winPOLYDRON UK LIMITEDSME · South West England · 1, 2
- did not winPROFILE EDUCATION LIMITEDSME · North West England · 1, 2
- did not winRHINO SENSORY UK LIMITEDSME · North West England · 2
- did not winRM EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES LTD (t/a TTS) · South East England · 1, 2
- wonRUNVISUAL (UK) LIMITEDSME · East Midlands · 1
- did not winSENSORY TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDSME · East Midlands · 1
- did not winSHULPH LIMITED · Greater London · 1
- wonSMART KIDS (U.K.) LIMITED · South East England · 1
- wonSPACERIGHT EUROPE LIMITEDSME · Scotland · 1, 2
- wonSPORT & PLAYBASE LIMITEDSME · Yorkshire and the Humber · 1, 2
- did not winSt. Majewski Sp. z o.o. · 2
- did not winSUSTAINABLE EDUCATION RESOURCES LTD · Greater London · 1
- did not winTALKING PRODUCTS LIMITEDSME · South East England · 1, 2
- wonTEXET SALES LIMITEDSME · North West England · 1
- did not winTHE PUPPET COMPANY LIMITEDSME · East of England · 1, 2
- did not winTHREADBEAR DESIGN LTDSME · East Midlands · 2
- wonVICTORIA GRANT LIMITEDSME · North West England · 1, 2
- did not winWILDGOOSE EDUCATION LIMITEDSME · East Midlands · 1
- did not winWILLOWBROOK (EDUCATION) LIMITEDSME · East Midlands · 2
- did not winAXON EDUCATION LTD (t/a Working Walls)SME · East Midlands · 1, 2
- wonSMART TOYS AND GAMES LTD (t/a WOW Toys) · Greater London · 1, 2
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
75 commercial parties on the notice · 50 awardedThe first 50 of 75 commercial parties (by name); the JSON mirror lists them all.
- A.T. LITTLE & SONS LIMITED (t/a Browns Books)Framework contractor
- ACTIVE APPAREL GROUP LIMITED (Spotty Otter being part of the the ACTIVE APPAREL GROUP LIMITED)Framework contractor
- AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- AUTOPRESS EDUCATION LIMITEDFramework contractor
- AXON EDUCATION LTD (t/a Working Walls)Framework contractor
- BGRP LIMITEDFramework contractor
- BIGJIGS TOYS LIMITEDFramework contractor
- BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.Framework contractor
- CAVENDISH SPORTS LIMITED (t/a Noyna Garments)Framework contractor
- CICADA EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT LIMITEDFramework contractor
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- COLLABORATE & INNOVATE LTDFramework contractor
- COMMOTION LIMITEDFramework contractor
- COMMUNITY PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED (t/a Community Playthings)Framework contractor
- COORDINATION GROUP PUBLICATIONS LTDFramework contractor
- CROSSBOW EDUCATION LIMITEDFramework contractor
- DATA HARVEST GROUP LIMITEDFramework contractor
- DECATHLON UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- DRUMS FOR SCHOOLS LIMITEDFramework contractor
- EASTPOINT GLOBAL LTDFramework contractor
- ED.UK.8 WORLDWIDE LIMITEDFramework contractor
- EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE LIMITEDFramework contractor
- EDX EDUCATION UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- EVEQUE LEISURE EQUIPMENT LIMITEDFramework contractor
- FAMILY PLANNING LTDFramework contractor
- FIRST CELTIC TOYS AND LEARNING LTDFramework contractor
- FOAMS 4 SPORTS LTDFramework contractor
- GAMEZ GALORE LIMITEDFramework contractor
- GLOBAL SOLUTIONS FOR CLOTHING (GSC) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- HALFORDS LIMITEDFramework contractor
- K'NEX UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- LANKA KADE (UK) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- LEARN WELL TRADING LIMITEDFramework contractor
- LEARNING RESOURCES LIMITEDFramework contractor
- LIFETIME EDUCATION LIMITEDFramework contractor
- LITTLE CRAFTERS BOXES LTDFramework contractor
- LOGGERHEAD PUBLISHING LTDFramework contractor
- Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLCFramework contractor
- M.O.E. PRODUCTS LTD (t/a The Ministry of Outdoor Education)Framework contractor
- MARNITA LIMITED (t/a Halilit)Framework contractor
- MIKE MILLER ASSOCIATES LIMITED (t/a Twoey)Framework contractor
- MINILAND S.A.Framework contractor
- MORLEYS (BICESTER) LTDFramework contractor
- MUDDY PUDDLES LIMITEDFramework contractor
- NET ZERO WORKWEAR LIMITEDFramework contractor
- OCTOPUS PUBLISHING GROUP LIMITEDFramework contractor
- PAUL NORMAN PLASTICS LIMITEDFramework contractor
- PENTAGON SPORT LIMITEDFramework contractor
- PLAYLEARN LTDFramework contractor
- PLAYMOBIL (U.K.) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- POLYDRON UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (33)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Signed contract 991_26 Framework Agreement
- Signed contract 991_26 Framework Agreement
- Technical specifications Please refer to the tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these).
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- Signed contract 991_26 Framework Agreement
- Signed contract 991_26 Framework Agreement
- Signed contract 991_26 Framework Agreement
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