Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Argyll and Bute Council
Top-five suppliers hold 71% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Argyll and Bute Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest Argyll and Bute Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Independent Advocacy for Adults
Circles Network · 2026-07-02
£749K
Provision of Legal Services for Agreement Drafting
Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP · 2026-04-21
£8K
Award of Winter Gritter Hire 2026-27 (CCS Vehicle Hire Solutions RM6265 Fw DA)
Econ Engineering Ltd · 2026-04-10
00019-062 to 064 Inverinan, Blackmill & Achachenna Bridge Strengthening
Geo-Rope Ltd · 2026-04-10
£210K
Provision of Public Space CCTV: Cameras and Management Software
North PB Ltd · 2026-04-01
£323K
Provision of Public Space CCTV: Cameras and Management Software
North PB Ltd · 2026-04-01
£323K
Provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera 2026
Loos2u · 2026-03-26
£22K
Annual Water Analysis Services 2025-2028.
SOCOTEC UK Ltd · 2026-03-26
£56K
Provision of School Transport Services – Mull (1166C)
Flora Corbett · 2026-03-12
£131K
Provision of School Transport Services – Mull (1166C)
Flora Corbett · 2026-03-12
£131K
Campbeltown Esplanade & Kinloch Park Active Travel: Developed & Technical Design
Connected Transport Planning · 2026-03-11
£137K
Rothesay Pavilion to Joint Campus Active Travel Network: Developed & Technical Design
Connected Transport Planning · 2026-03-11
£212K
Campbeltown Esplanade & Kinloch Park Active Travel: Developed & Technical Design
Connected Transport Planning · 2026-03-11
£137K
Rothesay Pavilion to Joint Campus Active Travel Network: Developed & Technical Design
Connected Transport Planning · 2026-03-11
£212K
Provision of Legal Advice in Relation to Rothesay Pavilion
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP · 2026-03-09
£6K
Rosneath Active Travel Route (Phase 2): Developed & Technical Design
Connected Transport Planning · 2026-03-04
£137K
Oban Sustainable Travel Masterplan Development Consultancy
Connected Transport Planning · 2026-03-04
£69K
Supply of Fuel and Associated Services at Oban Airport
TotalEnergies MarketingUK Ltd · 2026-03-03
£440K
Jura, Craighouse to Corran Sands Active Travel Route: Developed & Technical Design
Connected Transport Planning · 2026-03-03
£151K
Supply of Fuel and Associated Services at Oban Airport
TotalEnergies MarketingUK Ltd · 2026-03-03
£440K
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Craignure Pier – FBC Management Consultant Services
Craignure Pier – FBC Management Consultant Services
Request for Market Info _ Revenues and Benefits System Software
Tenancy Support Services
Isle of Luing Slate Quarry – Set-up & Flood Resilience Works
Argyll and Bute General Property Maintenance Term Contract
RFI - Care at Home Services in Oban
RGD – Demolition of Existing Sailing Club & Construction of New Facility (On Behalf of Kintyre Seasports/Campbeltown Sailing Club)
Meet the Buyer 2026 (Argyll and Bute Council)
Care at Home Service Review
Biomass Heating Systems - Supply of Fuel Pellets
Biomass Heating Systems - Supply of Fuel Pellets
Biomass Heating Systems - Maintenance Services
Design of Replacement Heating Systems at various schools throughout Argyll and Bute.
Provision of Public Space CCTV: Cameras and Management Software
Craignure Pier – FBC Management & Design Consultancy Services
Provision of a Refuse Collection Service on the Island of Kerrera 2026
Craignure Pier – FBC Management & Design Consultancy Services
Rothesay Active Travel Route: Developed & Technical Design
Helensburgh, Cardross, Dumbarton Cyclepath Active Travel Route - Phase 3: Developed & Technical Design
Market analysis
Bidding into Argyll and Bute Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
71%
Top-5 supplier share
122d
Avg response window
26d
Median response window
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Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Argyll and Bute Council
How much does Argyll and Bute Council spend on procurement?
Argyll and Bute Council awarded 136 contracts totalling £212.6M between 2023-08-01 and 2026-08-01, working with 79 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £1.7M.
Who are Argyll and Bute Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Argyll and Bute Council by total award value are Key Housing Association Limited, Carers Direct Limited, Foyle and Marine Dredging. The top five suppliers together hold 71% of contract value.
What does Argyll and Bute Council buy from suppliers?
Argyll and Bute Council's procurement is concentrated in social work services, social services, construction work for water projects, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Argyll and Bute Council contracts?
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What's the typical response window for Argyll and Bute Council tenders?
Argyll and Bute Council typically gives suppliers a median of 26 days to respond (average 122 days). Standard contract duration is around 0 months.
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How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-08-01
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