Scope
Reference
3A-B_25
Description
Please note, this is a Pipeline notice only for ESPO contracts that are forecast to be re-procured or new procurement projects that are expected to be undertaken. The details captured are therefore only provided as an estimate, and no further information other than as captured can be provided at this time.
For all current ESPO opportunities, please visit https://www.eastmidstenders.org/.
This Pipeline notice is being published to alert the supplier market that ESPO intends to retender Lot 1b of ESPO framework 3A_24 Advertising Solutions (Lot 1b - Self Service Recruitment Advertising and Related Services), which will be captured as a standalone framework and is estimated to begin in December 2025.
This follows on from the award of framework 3A_24 (where Lot 1b was not awarded), the award details for which may be viewed as follows:
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005912-2025
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0f85bb4-6461-4b67-9dc9-ec9f2701a9af
For further details on the Procurement Act, including registration on the Central Digital Platform, this can be found as follows:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers
Or otherwise, please refer to the ESPO Website as follows:
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027
- Possible extension to 30 November 2029
- 4 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 22462000 - Advertising material
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
4 July 2025
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
Contact name: Corporate Solutions Procurement Team
Email: tenders@espo.org
Website: https://www.espo.org/
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government