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991_26 Supply of Early Years and Curriculum Product Ranges

Awarded to A.T. LITTLE & SONS LIMITED (t/a Browns Books), ACTIVE APPAREL GROUP LIMITED (Spotty Otter being part of the the ACTIVE APPAREL GROUP LIMITED), AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED +71 more

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO(buyer)

Published
Published 30 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 12 December 2025

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Overview

Leicestershire County Council (trading as ESPO) has awarded a £20 million framework contract for the supply of early years and curriculum products, divided into 9 lots, to 77 suppliers including A.T. Little & Sons, Active Apparel Group, Bigjigs Toys, Decathlon UK, and others. Goods are to be delivered either to ESPO's distribution centre in Leicester or directly to customer premises, and the contract is currently in delivery.

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Lots (9)

  • Supply of Curriculum Product Ranges

    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.

    £10,000,000Won by AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITEDWon by AUTOPRESS EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by BGRP LIMITEDWon by BIGJIGS TOYS LIMITEDWon by A.T. LITTLE & SONS LIMITED (t/a Browns Books)Won by CICADA EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by COLLABORATE & INNOVATE LTDWon by COMMOTION LIMITEDWon by COORDINATION GROUP PUBLICATIONS LTDWon by CROSSBOW EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by DATA HARVEST GROUP LIMITEDWon by EASTPOINT GLOBAL LTDWon by SEJER NATHAN (Éditions Nathan/Nathan Publishing)Won by EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE LIMITEDWon by ED.UK.8 WORLDWIDE LIMITEDWon by EDX EDUCATION UK LIMITEDWon by FAMILY PLANNING LTDWon by GAMEZ GALORE LIMITEDWon by GLOBAL SOLUTIONS FOR CLOTHING (GSC) LIMITEDWon by MARNITA LIMITED (t/a Halilit)Won by K'NEX UK LIMITEDWon by Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLCWon by LEARN WELL TRADING LIMITEDWon by LEARNING RESOURCES LIMITEDWon by LIFETIME EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by LITTLE CRAFTERS BOXES LTDWon by LOGGERHEAD PUBLISHING LTDWon by MIKE MILLER ASSOCIATES LIMITED (t/a Twoey)Won by MORLEYS (BICESTER) LTDWon by PAUL NORMAN PLASTICS LIMITEDWon by PLAYLEARN LTDWon by PLAYMOBIL (U.K.) LIMITEDWon by POLYDRON UK LIMITEDWon by PROFILE EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by RM EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES LTD (t/a TTS)Won by SHULPH LIMITEDWon by SMART KIDS (U.K.) LIMITEDWon by SPACERIGHT EUROPE LIMITEDWon by SPORT & PLAYBASE LIMITEDWon by SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION RESOURCES LTDWon by TALKING PRODUCTS LIMITEDWon by TEXET SALES LIMITEDWon by THE PUPPET COMPANY LIMITEDWon by VICTORIA GRANT LIMITEDWon by WILDGOOSE EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by AXON EDUCATION LTD (t/a Working Walls)Won by SMART TOYS AND GAMES LTD (t/a WOW Toys)Won by YELLOW DOOR LIMITED
  • Supply of Early Learning Product Ranges

    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.

    £6,000,000Won by AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITEDWon by BGRP LIMITEDWon by BIGJIGS TOYS LIMITEDWon by CICADA EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by COLLABORATE & INNOVATE LTDWon by COMMOTION LIMITEDWon by COMMUNITY PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED (t/a Community Playthings)Won by DRUMS FOR SCHOOLS LIMITEDWon by SEJER NATHAN (Éditions Nathan/Nathan Publishing)Won by EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE LIMITEDWon by ED.UK.8 WORLDWIDE LIMITEDWon by EDX EDUCATION UK LIMITEDWon by FIRST CELTIC TOYS AND LEARNING LTDWon by FOAMS 4 SPORTS LTDWon by GAMEZ GALORE LIMITEDWon by GLOBAL SOLUTIONS FOR CLOTHING (GSC) LIMITEDWon by MARNITA LIMITED (t/a Halilit)Won by K'NEX UK LIMITEDWon by Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLCWon by LANKA KADE (UK) LIMITEDWon by LEARN WELL TRADING LIMITEDWon by LEARNING RESOURCES LIMITEDWon by LIFETIME EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by LOGGERHEAD PUBLISHING LTDWon by MIKE MILLER ASSOCIATES LIMITED (t/a Twoey)Won by MINILAND S.A.Won by PENTAGON SPORT LIMITEDWon by PLAYLEARN LTDWon by PLAYMOBIL (U.K.) LIMITEDWon by POLYDRON UK LIMITEDWon by PROFILE EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by RHINO SENSORY UK LIMITEDWon by RM EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES LTD (t/a TTS)Won by SPACERIGHT EUROPE LIMITEDWon by SPORT & PLAYBASE LIMITEDWon by St. Majewski Sp. z o.o.Won by TALKING PRODUCTS LIMITEDWon by THE PUPPET COMPANY LIMITEDWon by THREADBEAR DESIGN LTDWon by VICTORIA GRANT LIMITEDWon by WILLOWBROOK (EDUCATION) LIMITEDWon by AXON EDUCATION LTD (t/a Working Walls)Won by SMART TOYS AND GAMES LTD (t/a WOW Toys)Won by YELLOW DOOR LIMITED
  • Baby and Toddler Essential Resources

    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.

    £400,000Won by BGRP LIMITEDWon by BIGJIGS TOYS LIMITEDWon by CICADA EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by COLLABORATE & INNOVATE LTDWon by COMMOTION LIMITEDWon by COMMUNITY PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED (t/a Community Playthings)Won by SEJER NATHAN (Éditions Nathan/Nathan Publishing)Won by EVEQUE LEISURE EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by FIRST CELTIC TOYS AND LEARNING LTDWon by FOAMS 4 SPORTS LTDWon by GAMEZ GALORE LIMITEDWon by GLOBAL SOLUTIONS FOR CLOTHING (GSC) LIMITEDWon by MARNITA LIMITED (t/a Halilit)Won by Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLCWon by LANKA KADE (UK) LIMITEDWon by LEARN WELL TRADING LIMITEDWon by LEARNING RESOURCES LIMITEDWon by LIFETIME EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by LOGGERHEAD PUBLISHING LTDWon by MIKE MILLER ASSOCIATES LIMITED (t/a Twoey)Won by MINILAND S.A.Won by M.O.E. PRODUCTS LTD (t/a The Ministry of Outdoor Education)Won by PLAYLEARN LTDWon by PLAYMOBIL (U.K.) LIMITEDWon by PROFILE EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by SPACERIGHT EUROPE LIMITEDWon by SPORT & PLAYBASE LIMITEDWon by THE PUPPET COMPANY LIMITEDWon by THREADBEAR DESIGN LTDWon by WILLOWBROOK (EDUCATION) LIMITEDWon by SMART TOYS AND GAMES LTD (t/a WOW Toys)Won by YELLOW DOOR LIMITED
  • Outdoor Early Years Furniture and Support Products

    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.

    £1,000,000Won by BGRP LIMITEDWon by CICADA EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by COLLABORATE & INNOVATE LTDWon by COMMUNITY PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED (t/a Community Playthings)Won by EDX EDUCATION UK LIMITEDWon by FIRST CELTIC TOYS AND LEARNING LTDWon by GAMEZ GALORE LIMITEDWon by MARNITA LIMITED (t/a Halilit)Won by LIFETIME EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by MIKE MILLER ASSOCIATES LIMITED (t/a Twoey)Won by PENTAGON SPORT LIMITEDWon by PROFILE EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by RED MONKEY PLAY LIMITEDWon by SPACERIGHT EUROPE LIMITED
  • Classroom Reward Products

    Supply of classroom reward products for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

    £200,000Won by AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITEDWon by TRODAT (UK) LIMITEDWon by VICTORIA GRANT LIMITED
  • Bikes, Trikes and Ride On Vehicles

    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.

    £600,000Won by BIGJIGS TOYS LIMITEDWon by BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.Won by CICADA EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by DECATHLON UK LIMITEDWon by EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE LIMITEDWon by HALFORDS LIMITEDWon by Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLCWon by PROFILE EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by Rabo Tricycles A/S
  • Educational Mini White Board Ranges

    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.

    £800,000Won by AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITEDWon by AUTOPRESS EDUCATION LIMITEDWon by EASTPOINT GLOBAL LTDWon by Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLCWon by SPACERIGHT EUROPE LIMITEDWon by TEXET SALES LIMITED
  • General Supplementary Curriculum Resources

    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.

    £600,000Won by AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITEDWon by BIGJIGS TOYS LIMITEDWon by CICADA EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by EDX EDUCATION UK LIMITEDWon by GAMEZ GALORE LIMITEDWon by GLOBAL SOLUTIONS FOR CLOTHING (GSC) LIMITEDWon by Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLCWon by LEARNING RESOURCES LIMITEDWon by OCTOPUS PUBLISHING GROUP LIMITEDWon by PLAYLEARN LTDWon by RUNVISUAL (UK) LIMITED (t/a CGE World Globes)Won by SPORT & PLAYBASE LIMITEDWon by WILDGOOSE EDUCATION LIMITED
  • Children's Aprons and Outdoor Clothing

    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.

    £400,000Won by CAVENDISH SPORTS LIMITED (t/a Noyna Garments)Won by DECATHLON UK LIMITEDWon by GLOBAL SOLUTIONS FOR CLOTHING (GSC) LIMITEDWon by Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLCWon by MUDDY PUDDLES LIMITEDWon by NET ZERO WORKWEAR LIMITEDWon by SPORT & PLAYBASE LIMITEDWon by ACTIVE APPAREL GROUP LIMITED (Spotty Otter being part of the the ACTIVE APPAREL GROUP LIMITED)Won by THE MONOGRAM GROUP LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
30 April 2025
Questions by
3 December 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
SandClothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessoriesPrinted booksMapsAdvertising stickers and stripsPhrase stampsSelf-adhesive labelsBoards+16 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£20,000,000
Award date
12 March 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2027
Winners
  • A.T. LITTLE & SONS LIMITED (t/a Browns Books)
  • ACTIVE APPAREL GROUP LIMITED (Spotty Otter being part of the the ACTIVE APPAREL GROUP LIMITED)
  • AMPLE STAR ENTERPRISES UK LIMITED
  • AUTOPRESS EDUCATION LIMITED
  • AXON EDUCATION LTD (t/a Working Walls)
  • BGRP LIMITED
  • BIGJIGS TOYS LIMITED
  • BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD.
  • CAVENDISH SPORTS LIMITED (t/a Noyna Garments)
  • CICADA EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED
  • COLLABORATE & INNOVATE LTD
  • COMMOTION LIMITED
  • COMMUNITY PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED (t/a Community Playthings)
  • COORDINATION GROUP PUBLICATIONS LTD
  • CROSSBOW EDUCATION LIMITED
  • DATA HARVEST GROUP LIMITED
  • DECATHLON UK LIMITED
  • DRUMS FOR SCHOOLS LIMITED
  • EASTPOINT GLOBAL LTD
  • ED.UK.8 WORLDWIDE LIMITED
  • EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE LIMITED
  • EDX EDUCATION UK LIMITED
  • EVEQUE LEISURE EQUIPMENT LIMITED
  • FAMILY PLANNING LTD
  • FIRST CELTIC TOYS AND LEARNING LTD
  • FOAMS 4 SPORTS LTD
  • GAMEZ GALORE LIMITED
  • GLOBAL SOLUTIONS FOR CLOTHING (GSC) LIMITED
  • HALFORDS LIMITED
  • K'NEX UK LIMITED
  • LANKA KADE (UK) LIMITED
  • LEARN WELL TRADING LIMITED
  • LEARNING RESOURCES LIMITED
  • LIFETIME EDUCATION LIMITED
  • LITTLE CRAFTERS BOXES LTD
  • LOGGERHEAD PUBLISHING LTD
  • Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC
  • M.O.E. PRODUCTS LTD (t/a The Ministry of Outdoor Education)
  • MARNITA LIMITED (t/a Halilit)
  • MIKE MILLER ASSOCIATES LIMITED (t/a Twoey)
  • MINILAND S.A.
  • MORLEYS (BICESTER) LTD
  • MUDDY PUDDLES LIMITED
  • NET ZERO WORKWEAR LIMITED
  • OCTOPUS PUBLISHING GROUP LIMITED
  • PAUL NORMAN PLASTICS LIMITED
  • PENTAGON SPORT LIMITED
  • PLAYLEARN LTD
  • PLAYMOBIL (U.K.) LIMITED
  • POLYDRON UK LIMITED
  • PROFILE EDUCATION LIMITED
  • RED MONKEY PLAY LIMITED
  • RHINO SENSORY UK LIMITED
  • RM EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES LTD (t/a TTS)
  • RUNVISUAL (UK) LIMITED (t/a CGE World Globes)
  • Rabo Tricycles A/S
  • SEJER NATHAN (Éditions Nathan/Nathan Publishing)
  • SHULPH LIMITED
  • SMART KIDS (U.K.) LIMITED
  • SMART TOYS AND GAMES LTD (t/a WOW Toys)
  • SPACERIGHT EUROPE LIMITED
  • SPORT & PLAYBASE LIMITED
  • SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION RESOURCES LTD
  • St. Majewski Sp. z o.o.
  • TALKING PRODUCTS LIMITED
  • TEXET SALES LIMITED
  • THE MONOGRAM GROUP LIMITED
  • THE PUPPET COMPANY LIMITED
  • THREADBEAR DESIGN LTD
  • TRODAT (UK) LIMITED
  • VICTORIA GRANT LIMITED
  • WILDGOOSE EDUCATION LIMITED
  • WILLOWBROOK (EDUCATION) LIMITED
  • YELLOW DOOR LIMITED

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    24 April 2026

  2. Contract

    13 March 2026

  3. Tender Update

    10 December 2025

  4. Contract Notice

    10 November 2025

  5. Planning Update

    4 June 2025

  6. Prior Information Notice

    30 April 2025

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