ESPO

ESPO We offer procurement services, a product catalogue, and framework agreements for the UK public sector including education, local authorities, government & NHS.

ESPO is a customer-focused, public sector owned professional buying organisation, serving the public sector and education establishments. We’re committed to delivering value by pursuing best practice in procurement, sourcing, supply chain partner support and management, contract management and procurement regulation compliance. Established in 1981, ESPO has the purchasing power to achieve savings

to pass on to customers. ESPO is jointly owned by its six member authorities: Leicestershire County Council, Lincolnshire County Council, Cambridgeshire County Council, Norfolk County Council, Warwickshire County Council, and Peterborough City Council. We offer our customers a complete procurement service including a market leading product catalogue containing 25,000 products, and a wide range of framework agreements, plus support from our in-house procurement experts. We serve organisations in the following areas:

* Education - from nurseries through to universities
* Local authorities - including county, city, district and parish councils
* Central government bodies, agencies and ministries
* The NHS and emergency services such as fire and police

It’s the play date you’ve been waiting for… Something fun is coming soon!
09/09/2026

It’s the play date you’ve been waiting for…

Something fun is coming soon!

08/09/2026

This International Literacy Day, we’re celebrating the joy of reading 📚

From the books we loved growing up to the stories that inspire us, every page has the power to spark imagination and build curiosity.

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Big brands, big savings! From classroom essentials to everyday stationery and office supplies, enjoy up to 30% off selec...
05/09/2026

Big brands, big savings!

From classroom essentials to everyday stationery and office supplies, enjoy up to 30% off selected products from the big brands you know and love.

Offer available online only and ends on 30 September 2026. *Terms & conditions apply.

Shop now at espo.org

Outsourced Catering Services and Procurement Support (704) is now live! 🍴This renewed ESPO framework features a wide ran...
01/09/2026

Outsourced Catering Services and Procurement Support (704) is now live! 🍴

This renewed ESPO framework features a wide range of suppliers that can offer a variety of catering provisions, service models, as well as assistance with marketing, cost reduction and maximising meal uptake.

Find out more on our dedicated framework page: https://f.mtr.cool/spb6ppgoe2

With the government’s National Year of Reading highlighting literacy, it’s a good time to consider how you’re sourcing b...
25/08/2026

With the government’s National Year of Reading highlighting literacy, it’s a good time to consider how you’re sourcing books 📚

Approved by the Department for Education (DfE), our Print Books framework (376E) is a one-stop shop to children’s and adult fiction, curriculum resources, revision guides and reference books.

Set up supply arrangements quickly, benefit from promotional offers and discounts throughout the year, and fulfil your print book requirements through three pre-assessed suppliers: Browns Books, Imagine Me Stories and Waterstones.

Find out more: https://f.mtr.cool/6kpspe1w0c

18/08/2026

A Day in the week as a Business Development Manager ✨

Sally-Anne takes us along for the day, from her morning dog walks to visiting settings, catching up on emails, and everything in between.

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Stock up on classroom essentials with up to 30% off selected curriculum resources, plus price cuts on stationery and off...
15/08/2026

Stock up on classroom essentials with up to 30% off selected curriculum resources, plus price cuts on stationery and office essentials from the big brands you know and love.

Offer available online only and ends on 30 September 2026. *Terms & conditions apply.

Find out more and shop now at espo.org

It's National Allotments Week!Whether you're growing fruit, vegetables or flowers, the right tools can help every garden...
13/08/2026

It's National Allotments Week!
Whether you're growing fruit, vegetables or flowers, the right tools can help every garden thrive all year round. Explore our range of gardening products at espo.org and get ready to grow!

Our Back to School offer has landed! Prep for the new school year with our back to school essentials and get up to 30% o...
11/08/2026

Our Back to School offer has landed!

Prep for the new school year with our back to school essentials and get up to 30% off selected school supplies, including curriculum resources, stationery and office essentials from the brands you know and love.

Offer available online only and ends on 30 September 2026. *Terms & conditions apply.

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Leicester

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+441162657878

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