Scope
Reference
67_26
Description
The procurement has been undertaken as per UK4 Tender notice identifier: 2025/S 000-055948; Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-050925.
ESPO catalogue framework covering the supply of first aid supplies and disposable PPE, including first aid consumables and equipment, first aid furniture, personal hygiene and sanitary products, and disposable gloves. Goods are for delivery to ESPO's warehouse, with larger equipment/furniture products to be delivered directly to ESPO customers.
The Framework is divided into 3 lots.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1. First Aid Supplies and Personal Hygiene
Description
Bulk supply of first aid supplies and consumables, including personal hygiene and sanitary products for delivery to ESPO's Distribution Centre, Leicester.
For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.
Lot 2. First Aid Equipment and Furniture
Description
Supply of first aid equipment and furniture for direct delivery to individual ESPO customers.
For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.
Lot 3. Disposable Gloves and Disposable PPE
Description
Bulk supply of disposable gloves and disposable PPE including, but not limited to, face masks, aprons, hairnets and overshoes for delivery to ESPO's Distribution Centre, Leicester.
For further details, please refer to the procurement/tender documents.
Contract 1. Lot 1. First Aid Supplies and Personal Hygiene
Lots
Lot 1. First Aid Supplies and Personal Hygiene
Suppliers (11)
- AERO HEALTHCARE LTD
- BANNER GROUP LIMITED
- KOOLPAK LIMITED
- MEDISAVE (UK) LIMITED
- PATTERSONS (BRISTOL) LIMITED
- POLYCO HEALTHLINE LIMITED
- RELIANCE MEDICAL LTD
- SAFETY FIRST AID GROUP LIMITED
- SP SERVICES (UK) LIMITED
- STEROPLAST HEALTHCARE LIMITED
- VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Contract value
- £1,920,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
16 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 25 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
26 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 28 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.
CPV classifications
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38412000 - Thermometers
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2. Lot 2. First Aid Equipment and Furniture
Lots
Lot 2. First Aid Equipment and Furniture
Suppliers (4)
Contract value
- £140,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
16 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 25 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
26 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 28 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.
CPV classifications
- 33192000 - Medical furniture
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 3. Lot 3. Disposable Gloves and Disposable PPE
Lots
Lot 3. Disposable Gloves and Disposable PPE
Suppliers (7)
- AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED
- BACA WORKWEAR & SAFETY LTD
- PATTERSONS (BRISTOL) LIMITED
- POLYCO HEALTHLINE LIMITED
- RELIANCE MEDICAL LTD
- STERIMAX GLOBAL LIMITED
- VALMY SAS LTD
Contract value
- £680,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
16 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 25 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
26 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 28 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
All estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.
CPV classifications
- 18424300 - Disposable gloves
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
Lot 1. First Aid Supplies and Personal Hygiene
- 30 tenders received
- 11 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 8 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 11 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. First Aid Equipment and Furniture
- 30 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 4 suppliers awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Disposable Gloves and Disposable PPE
- 30 tenders received
- 19 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 13 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 7 suppliers awarded contracts
- 12 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
AERO HEALTHCARE LTD
- Companies House: 06760143
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRYX-6124-ZVJL
1 The Business Park Maydwell Avenue, Slinford
Horsham
RH13 0AS
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@aerohealthcare.co.uk
Website: http://www.aerohealthcare.com/uk/
Region: UKJ28 - West Sussex (North East)
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (2 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (Aero Group Holdings, Inc) - details as reviewed on 11/02/2026.
Contract 1. Lot 1. First Aid Supplies and Personal Hygiene
Contract 2. Lot 2. First Aid Equipment and Furniture
AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 09347228
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTNV-3954-ZTBG
Office 7572 321-323 High Road, Chadwell Heath
Romford
RM6 6AX
United Kingdom
Region: UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Director
Contract 3. Lot 3. Disposable Gloves and Disposable PPE
BACA WORKWEAR & SAFETY LTD
- Companies House: 07035020
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTGH-2446-LQXQ
Unit 3 Clayfield Close, Moulton Park
Northampton
NN3 6QN
United Kingdom
Email: joseph.smith@baca.co.uk
Website: https://www.baca.co.uk/about/
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (2 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (Calmeco Holdings Ltd) - details as reviewed on 11/02/2026.
Contract 3. Lot 3. Disposable Gloves and Disposable PPE
BANNER GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: 05510758
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDC-1821-ZNDY
Newland House, Unit 2, Tuscany Park,
Normanton
WF6 2TZ
United Kingdom
Email: bids@banneruk.com
Website: http://www.banneruk.com
Region: UKE45 - Wakefield
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (7 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (Evo Group Services Limited) - details as reviewed on 11/02/2026.
Contract 1. Lot 1. First Aid Supplies and Personal Hygiene
Contract 2. Lot 2. First Aid Equipment and Furniture
KOOLPAK LIMITED
- Companies House: 02808528
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNQW-9177-GCRV
First Floor Fleetsbridge House, Fleets Corner Business Park, Nuffield Road
Poole
BH17 0LA
United Kingdom
Email: sales@koolpak.co.uk
Website: http://www.koolpak.co.uk
Region: UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (2 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (Poole Bay Holdings Limited) - details as reviewed on 11/02/2026.
Contract 1. Lot 1. First Aid Supplies and Personal Hygiene
MEDISAVE (UK) LIMITED
- Companies House: 04088271
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQLV-7682-MJRH
Medisave House, Mercery Road
Weymouth
DT3 5FA
United Kingdom
Email: bdteam@medisave.co.uk
Website: https://www.medisave.co.uk/
Region: UKK25 - Dorset
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (7 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (Mr Graham Andrew Wright) - details as reviewed on 11/02/2026.
Contract 1. Lot 1. First Aid Supplies and Personal Hygiene
PATTERSONS (BRISTOL) LIMITED
- Companies House: 01107210
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBPZ-2325-BMCD
Winterstoke Road
Bristol
BS3 2NS
United Kingdom
Email: hello@pattersons.co.uk
Website: http://www.pattersons.co.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (5 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (Mr Christopher John Patterson) - details as reviewed on 11/02/2026.
Contract 1. Lot 1. First Aid Supplies and Personal Hygiene
Contract 3. Lot 3. Disposable Gloves and Disposable PPE
POLYCO HEALTHLINE LIMITED
- Companies House: 02000388
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJQT-5743-BYDQ
South Fen Road
Bourne
PE10 0DN
United Kingdom
Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (8 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (Polyco Healthline Group Limited) - details as reviewed on 11/02/2026.
Contract 1. Lot 1. First Aid Supplies and Personal Hygiene
Contract 3. Lot 3. Disposable Gloves and Disposable PPE
RELIANCE MEDICAL LTD
- Companies House: 05701697
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZWL-4653-NDML
West Avenue, Talke
Stoke-On-Trent
ST7 1TL
United Kingdom
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (6 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (Reliance Medical Holdings Ltd) - details as reviewed on 11/02/2026.
Contract 1. Lot 1. First Aid Supplies and Personal Hygiene
Contract 2. Lot 2. First Aid Equipment and Furniture
Contract 3. Lot 3. Disposable Gloves and Disposable PPE
SAFETY FIRST AID GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: 00622741
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWJW-4265-YDLH
Avenue One
Letchworth Garden City
SG6 2WW
United Kingdom
Email: contracts@sfag.co.uk
Website: https://www.safetyfirstaid.co.uk/
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (2 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (RJF Property Investments Ltd) - details as reviewed on 11/02/2026.
Contract 1. Lot 1. First Aid Supplies and Personal Hygiene
Contract 2. Lot 2. First Aid Equipment and Furniture
SP SERVICES (UK) LIMITED
- Companies House: 03424705
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVPQ-7724-LQGQ
Craiglas House Maerdy Industrial Estate North
Rhymney
NP22 5PY
United Kingdom
Email: sales@spservices.co.uk
Website: https://www.spservices.co.uk/
Region: UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (1 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (Healthco Investment Limited) - details as reviewed on 11/02/2026.
Contract 1. Lot 1. First Aid Supplies and Personal Hygiene
STERIMAX GLOBAL LIMITED
- Companies House: 13813668
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQWL-4967-VHPV
Jubilee House Whitwick Business Park, Stenson Road
Coalville
LE67 4NA
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@sterimaxglobal.com
Website: https://sterimaxglobal.com/
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (1 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (Avery Richmond Ltd) - details as reviewed on 11/02/2026.
Contract 3. Lot 3. Disposable Gloves and Disposable PPE
STEROPLAST HEALTHCARE LIMITED
- Companies House: 00504340
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQQY-9494-NWRQ
Alpha Point, Bradnor Road
Manchester
M22 4TE
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@steroplast.co.uk
Website: http://www.steroplast.co.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (2 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (The Carter-Brown Group Limited) - details as reviewed on 11/02/2026.
Contract 1. Lot 1. First Aid Supplies and Personal Hygiene
VALMY SAS LTD
- Companies House: 00525016
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZJH-1527-RYPD
9 Berners Place
London
W1T 3AD
United Kingdom
Email: graham.rix@segetex.co.uk
Website: http://www.segetex.co.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (2 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (Mr Laurent Suissa) - details as reviewed on 11/02/2026.
Contract 3. Lot 3. Disposable Gloves and Disposable PPE
VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
- Companies House: 06449040
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGPJ-3819-RGTR
1 Western Avenue, Matrix Park, Buckshaw Village
Chorley
PR7 7NB
United Kingdom
Email: commercial@vernagroup.com
Website: http://www.vernacare.com
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (4 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (Verna Group Bidco Limited) - details as reviewed on 11/02/2026.
Contract 1. Lot 1. First Aid Supplies and Personal Hygiene
Contracting authority
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDD-1122-TCVN
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government