Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Aberdeenshire Council
Top-five suppliers hold 53% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Aberdeenshire Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
8531000045210000507100002495000085320000453100006017000071220000454500006014000045260000454400003319000009110000442100007941000072310000452300006611000064110000Recent contracts
Latest Aberdeenshire Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Demand Responsive Transport Services
Kininmonth Cabs Ltd · 2026-07-28
£1.4M
Framework Agreement for the Provision of Early Learning and Childcare Training Services (SQA and SSSC) - Approved Qualifications and Core Professional Learning
University of Aberdeen · 2026-07-21
£16.0M
Supply & Delivery of Swimming Pool Chemicals
Brenntag UK Ltd · 2026-06-10
£260K
Supply & Delivery of Swimming Pool Chemicals
Brenntag UK Ltd · 2026-06-10
£260K
Skip Hire Contract
A & M Smith Skip Hire Ltd · 2026-05-22
£40K
Skip Hire Contract
A & M Smith Skip Hire Ltd · 2026-05-22
£40K
Hawking pest control (Use of a hawk for bird control) at Banchory and Ellon Waste Transfer Stations
Presly Pest Control Ltd · 2026-05-20
£57K
Banchory (Crow's Nest) Waste Transfer Station
Presly Pest Control Ltd · 2026-05-20
£28K
NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT GREENACRES, PETERHEAD
Claymore Homes Ltd · 2026-05-05
£8.9M
NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT GREENACRES, PETERHEAD
Claymore Homes Ltd · 2026-05-05
£8.9M
19536 – Aboyne – Store Golf Road – Site Clearance
Hunter Construction (Aberdeen) Limited · 2026-05-05
£20K
19380 - BALMOOR UNIT 1 - CLADDING WORKS - PETERHEAD
KR Steel Services Ltd · 2026-05-01
£98K
19009 : Bonty Court, Aboyne & James Presly Court, Huntly - Sprinkler Installation, Fire Alarm Emergency Lighting Upgrade
KW Contractors Ltd · 2026-04-30
£2.0M
Aberdeenshire High Friction Surfacing 2025-26
Martin Specialist Coatings Ltd · 2026-04-30
£52K
Aberdeenshire Debt Services
Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice · 2026-04-29
£100K
A975 Waterside Bridge Paint Repairs Phase 2 Re-tender
Moray Blast Ltd · 2026-04-29
£505K
Aberdeenshire Information and Advice Services
Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau · 2026-04-29
£780K
Award of Category 3 Assessment Checks for A92 Inverbervie Jubilee Bridge, B9158 Dinnet Bridge and...
WSP · 2026-04-27
2025 Social Care - Framework for Support at Home Services in Aberdeenshire
Penumbra · 2026-04-23
£198.0M
2025 Social Care - Framework for Support at Home Services in Aberdeenshire
Penumbra · 2026-04-23
£198.0M
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2026 - Aberdeenshire - Discharge to Assess (D2A)
Deadline: 2026-09-02
£957K
2024 - Aberdeenshire Council - Early Intervention Family Support
Peer & Family Support Service
Care Home Strategic Assessment
Cashless Catering and Online Payment Solution
Cashless Catering and Online Payment Solution
19010 : Summerhill House & Provost Lawrance Court - Emergency Lighting and Fire Alarm Upgrade
Willowbank, Glendaveny, Peterhead Upgrading of 4nr Bungalows (19183)
Willowbank, Glendaveny, Peterhead Upgrading of 4nr Bungalows (19183)
Core Business Systems (Finance, HR & Payroll) – Request for Information
Buildings to Lease - Aberdeenshire (For the delivery of social care support services)
Buildings to Lease - Aberdeenshire (For the delivery of social care support services)
Provision of Visitor & Events Catering at Macduff Marine Aquarium
Provision of Fleet Management System, Support, Maintenance and Development
Expert Help for Business
Family Support Service for Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Research / Analysis / Youth Engagement Researcher
Request for Information: Cloud Hosted Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) System
Outreach Housing Support Services – Adults and Young Persons
£5.0M
Outreach Housing Support Services – Adults and Young Persons
Market analysis
Bidding into Aberdeenshire Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
53%
Top-5 supplier share
34d
Avg response window
28d
Median response window
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Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Aberdeenshire Council
How much does Aberdeenshire Council spend on procurement?
Aberdeenshire Council awarded 303 contracts totalling £702.1M between 2023-08-01 and 2026-08-01, working with 138 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £2.8M.
Who are Aberdeenshire Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Aberdeenshire Council by total award value are Penumbra, FES, A&I Coaches Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 53% of contract value.
What does Aberdeenshire Council buy from suppliers?
Aberdeenshire Council's procurement is concentrated in social work services, building construction work, repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Aberdeenshire Council contracts?
Aberdeenshire Council publishes open tenders on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. ENKII matches your business against live tenders, identifies certifications you'll need, and surfaces frameworks worth applying to. Free Readiness Score in 3 minutes.
What's the typical response window for Aberdeenshire Council tenders?
Aberdeenshire Council typically gives suppliers a median of 28 days to respond (average 34 days). Standard contract duration is around 0 months.
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Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-08-01
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