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ESPO is a trading department of Leicestershire County Council. It is a non-profit making body owned and operated jointly by six local authorities. We provide a catalogue range, providing our customers with access to over 28,000 products that cover all key areas of education and wider public sector requirements. We are establishing a catalogue framework for the supply of Educational One-Piece Chairs and related seating products (for the ESPO catalogues). Goods are predominantly for direct delivery to ESPO customers, however some goods may be for delivery to ESPO’s distribution centre, Leicester. The purpose of this Framework is to complement ESPO’s existing Educational Furniture Framework (79_25), with a specific focus on expanding and developing chair and seating ranges. For those Suppliers appointed to Framework 79_25, it should be noted that this ITT is intended to establish a Framework as an interim arrangement that will expire no later than 28 February 2029, aligning with the expiry of the current 79_25 Educational Furniture Framework. The Framework is NOT divided into lots. Please refer to the tender documents for any further details - the closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 (12 noon / 12pm) on 23 November 2026. To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract e.g., via https://procontract.due-north.com/Register); (c) Search for tender opportunity 79_27(S) (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal, or alternatively via searching on https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen). Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed.

Mansfield District Council (the Council) require a single supplier to undertake demolition of the former Beales department store located on Stockwell Gate, Mansfield, prior to construction of the new Mansfield Connect building. The project comprises the demolition, deconstruction, asbestos removal, site clearance and associated making good to the former Beales department store and associated former Co-op structures, including all temporary works, retained-asset protection, environmental controls and completion security works to provide the Council with a secured and cleared building site for future development. The successful provider will be required to provide all design, surveys, notices, licences, temporary works, management, labour, plant and materials necessary to safely demolish and clear the former Beales department store and associated former Co-op structures in accordance with the Scope. The Works include soft strip; removal of known and discovered asbestos and hazardous materials; isolation, diversion and termination of services; demolition/deconstruction of superstructures, slabs, foundations and basements to the specified levels; protection of adjoining structures and public areas; removal and lawful disposal/recovery of arisings; backfilling, compaction, grading and drainage; all permanent and temporary making good; and leaving a secure, stable and safely drained site. The demolition shall take place under a sole contract with a single provider. This requirement is not suitable for division into Lots and the requirement is for a single contractor to undertake the work under contract. The successful contractor will enter into a NEC4 Engineering & Construction Contract, Opt A: Priced contract with Activity Schedule with Mansfield District Council. The project is subject to planning approval and the successful bidder will become the preferred supplier to undertake the work subject to planning permission being received. Subject to planning approval, it is anticipated that works will start on site in January 2027. This procurement is reserved in accordance with PPN Action Note 005 (February 2025) and The Local Government (Exclusion of Non-commercial Considerations) (England) Order 2026. Participation is restricted to suppliers that are based or have established substantive business operations within the designated local area, comprising Nottinghamshire and the adjoining counties of Derbys, Lincs, Leics and South Yorks. This reservation reflects the location of the works and the Council's objective of securing local economic, employment and supply chain benefits arising from the contract.

Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) is seeking tenders, on behalf of Ashfield District Council (ADC) , Ashfield District Council is seeking to form a contract with one Contractor to undertake 'pre-painting and painting works to domestic properties owned by Ashfield District Council (ADC). This contract is monitored by the completion of post work inspections and on occasions the Council may undertake Tenant surveys. Contractors shall make every effort to achieve the highest possible standard of work and customer satisfaction as the results of monitoring processes will form the basis for the continued allocation of work under this contract.

Upgrade to Leisure Facilities across South Kesteven.

Erewash Borough Council is seeking a suitably qualified transport consultant to identify and appraise potential interventions for improved strategic transport access to New Stanton Park, develop a shortlist of options, and carry out the economic option appraisal needed for future business case development. The commission will establish the case for intervention, define objectives, generate and sift options, appraise a credible shortlist, and recommend which options, if any, should progress to further business case and scheme development. A potential new M1 junction at or around the Lows Lane underpass (J25A) must be included as one of the options and assessed objectively alongside alternatives. Full details can be found in the invitation to tender pack.

Derby City Council (the Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for a Life Skills Development and Transitions Supported Living Development. The Council is seeking to meet its strategic objective in mitigating a sufficiency gap in local specialist provision for those preparing for adulthood aged 18-25 years with eligible care needs and living with Learning Disabilities, Neurodiversity and/ or Autism (LDNA). A site has been identified that was previously used as a Children’s home, containing three buildings, garages and some outdoor space, which is a Council-owned asset located in Sinfin, to the south of Derby City. The focus of this provision will be to improve outcomes, develop skills, and maximise individual’s potential prior to proactive and incremental stepping-down of support towards greater independent living. The intended occupancy is for around 13 people who would over an 18-month period access and move through relevant Scheme, although as the pace of progression through each stage will vary according to the Service User’s individual needs; the Scheme is time-restricted but not time-limited. The initial contract period is 5 years; the contract is estimated to commence 03/04/2028 and expire 02/04/2033. There will be an option to extend the contract for 5 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period, therefore, is 10 years to 02/04/2038. Derby City Council reserves the right to extent the contract terms and up to an additional 50% of the budget stated in the Budget section of this document. Permitted Modifications for example are: • Should there be further development to the designated site then the contract may be modified to encompass the delivery of requirements at any additional provision. • Options to modify the building operator / manager and contracting parties should there be a change of name. • Material changes in service requirements, Service User demand, operational arrangements, accommodation provision, occupancy levels, technology requirements or regulatory obligations that could not reasonably have been fully defined at the point of Contract; and residual or low-probability risks over the contract term. • Other modifications as listed in the procurement documents. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 (together referred to as the “Act”) but with the added flexibility offered by Light Touch Regime (Section 9 and Schedule 1 of the Procurement Regulations 2024). We will be using the Light Touch Competitive Flexible Procedure in a three stage process (Stage 1 - Conditions of Participation, Stage 2 - Design and Development, Stage 3 - Submission of Final Tenders). The tender documents describe how the Procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated Procurement timetable, participation and how to respond to this opportunity. Bidders are strongly encouraged to read this document before preparing their submission. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11.30pm on Monday 23rd November 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns in Stage 1 is 10.00am on Tuesday 24th November 2026. Documents are available at https://www.sourceeastmidlands.org/ Please search for TD2311 (#REQ-6179) Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

Erewash Borough Council (EBC) have now started work on a new Local Plan, which will be produced in conformity with the provisions of the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (Aug 2026). The Planning Policy team is currently embarking on developing an appropriate evidence base to ensure that a new Local Plan is able to be finalised and approved over the next 2.5 years, in line with Government expectations that councils can produce a Local Plan within 30 months, once Gateway 1 is passed which is timetabled to occur towards the end of October 2026. EBC are now seeking a suitably skilled contractor to manage the production of a Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) and Gypsy & Traveller Accommodation Assessment (GTAA) helping the Council to understand the types of homes it must provide as part of the overall 6,800 new home requirement the Borough is expected to deliver by 2040, whilst also making suitable space for Gypsy & Travellers accommodation needs - with the conclusions playing a key role in the production of related policies in the new Local Plan.