Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO · Awarded contract

Awarded

991_26 Supply of Early Years and Curriculum Product Ranges

Awarded 31 Mar 2026

Awarded from this tender, closed 10 Dec 2025Supply of Early Years and Curriculum Products – ESPO Framework (9 Lots, Delivery to Leicester or Customer Premises)

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Awarded31 Mar 2026

Value£12,000,000.00

SupplierAMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED

AgencyLeicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO

RegionUKF22

CategoryEducation & Training

Expires in 5mo1y term, 60% elapsed

Awarded 31 Mar 2026Expires 31 Mar 2027

About

The procurement has been undertaken as per UK4 Tender notice identifier: 2025/S 000-081401; Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-050a1a.

ESPO catalogue framework encompassing the supply of early learning and curriculum product ranges, with goods to be delivered either to ESPO's distribution centre, Leicester, or for direct delivery to ESPO customer premises.

The Framework is divided into 9 lots.

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