Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Bedford Borough Council
Top-five suppliers hold 63% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Bedford Borough Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
45230000
4523000009310000
0931000092610000
9261000085310000
8531000050710000
5071000060110000
6011000009120000
0912000070330000
7033000045210000
4521000090510000
9051000072260000
7226000024950000
2495000079710000
7971000077210000
7721000085140000
8514000048210000
4821000035120000
3512000034350000
3435000098370000
9837000034140000
34140000Recent contracts
Latest Bedford Borough Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
IT3002 Biddenham Turn Tables Topo - AWARD
Lucion Services Limited · 2026-06-12
£1K
VMware VCF License Renewal
Bytes Software Services Limited · 2026-06-05
£180K
Out of area Supported Living provision
Stepping Stones (East Sussex) Ltd (Ivy House) · 2026-05-20
£174K
The provision of rough sleeping prevention services
SMART CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES · 2026-05-20
£130K
Bedford Town Centre - Anti-Social Behaviour Initiative 2026/27
Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement Limited · 2026-05-20
£161K
Accommodation based support; Charis House
SMART CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES · 2026-05-12
£39K
Accommodation based Support; Rogers Court
SMART CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES · 2026-05-12
£73K
Rough sleeping emergency night beds
SMART CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES · 2026-05-12
£125K
Invoice Capture
Unit 4 · 2026-05-08
£110K
Supply & Delivery of Nomix - AWARD
Nomix Enviro Ltd · 2026-05-08
£42K
Provision of Webcurl Managed Service
Webcurl Ltd · 2026-05-08
£77K
Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service
PARAMOUNT TRAINING LIMITED · 2026-05-08
£289K
Out of Borough Supported Living Accommodation
BUPA CARE HOMES (CFCHOMES) LIMITED · 2026-05-08
£128K
Outstanding Payments
NAISMITHS LIMITED · 2026-05-08
£54K
Highways Operatives Training Brokerage Service - AWARD
Paramount Training Limited · 2026-05-06
£459K
New Perimeter Fencing within Brickhill Primary School
KCS Projects and Security Ltd · 2026-05-05
£77K
Rural Community Support Service (RCSS)
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity · 2026-04-30
Interim Leisure Facilities Management Service
Greenwich Leisure Ltd · 2026-04-23
£8.7M
Accommodation Based Housing Related Support Services in Rogers Court, Bedford
IMPAKT Housing & Support · 2026-04-10
£1.5M
Supply & Delivery of Line Marking Compound - AWARD
Fleet Line Markers Ltd · 2026-04-09
£16K
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Open opportunities
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Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2026
Bedford Borough Council Temporary Accommodation Support Service
Provision of Community Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities and their Families in Bedford Borough 2026
Temporary Accommodation Maintenance Services
Provision of Temporary Accommodation – Nightly Lets
Refugee Resettlement Services and ESOL Programme
Supported Lodgings
Procurement of a development partner for the redevelopment of Mayes Yard
Appointment of Preliminary Developer Partner - Mayes Yard
Bedford Borough Council Provision of Domiciliary Care within 4 Extra Care Schemes
Temporary Accommodation Maintenance Services
£3.0M
Adult Unpaid Carer Support Services
Appointment of Preliminary Developer Partner - Mayes Yard
Procurement of a development partner for the redevelopment of Mayes Yard
Appointment of Preliminary Developer Partner - Mayes Yard
Temporary Accommodation Maintenance Services
£3.0M
Extra Care Services
£2.5M
Temporary Accommodation Maintenance Services
£3.0M
Capital Highway and Street Lighting Maintenance
Early Help Counselling Services
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Bedford Borough Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
IFA -Non Framework - Standard (Placement)
Expires: 2026-06-20
£47K
IFA -Non Framework - Standard (Placement) C8131401
Expires: 2026-06-20
£47K
IFA -Non Framework - Standard (Placement) C6116003 June 2024
Expires: 2026-06-20
£47K
IFA -Non Framework - Standard (Placement) June 2024
Expires: 2026-06-20
£47K
24 hour residential care for user
Expires: 2026-06-22
£103K
Jenoptik Average Speed Camera Maintenance 2025-26
Expires: 2026-06-30
£116K
Bedford River Festival Main Stage & Community Stage inc PA's - AWARD
Expires: 2026-07-22
24hr Supported Living Service
Expires: 2026-07-22
£195K
Provision of DNA, Drug & Alcohol Testing Services 2024 - 2027 - AWARD
Expires: 2026-07-29
Mainstream Transport - NSJ-SG1 - Closes 15:30 PM Monday 17th March 2025 - AWARD
Expires: 2026-07-31
Mainstream Transport - GS2 - closes 15:00 21st March 2025 - AWARD
Expires: 2026-07-31
Dom Home Care - Spot Placement
Expires: 2026-08-02
£43K
Residential care home for the elderly
Expires: 2026-08-07
£137K
Out of Borough Residential care - spot placement
Expires: 2026-08-12
£88K
Semi-Independent 16+ Placement Fee Non-Framework - Standard (Placement) November 2024
Expires: 2026-08-13
£83K
24 hour Residential Care
Expires: 2026-08-15
£150K
Cash Collection Service - AWARD
Expires: 2026-09-01
£147K
Provision of Tyres and Tyre Services - AWARD
Expires: 2026-09-05
£320K
Third Sector Infrastructure Support
Expires: 2026-09-30
£40K
Third Sector Infrastructure Support
Expires: 2026-09-30
£40K
Care Placement - 24/7 Supported Living
Expires: 2026-10-07
£70K
Medical Referee Services
Expires: 2026-10-13
£99K
Residing in a 24hr SL living service
Expires: 2026-10-23
£166K
IT2002 High St Great Barford Traffic Survey - AWARD
Expires: 2026-11-06
£688
IT2002 High St Great Barford Topo & UUD Surveys - AWARD
Expires: 2026-11-14
£2K
Spot Placement Nursing Care
Expires: 2026-12-06
£203K
Supported Living Spot Placement
Expires: 2027-01-06
£191K
DR2000 Drainage Surveys - AWARD
Expires: 2027-01-22
£112K
Traffic Surveys Jan 2026 - AWARD
Expires: 2027-02-01
£1K
Assisted Living Solutions - Stair Lifts
Expires: 2027-02-20
£300K
Assisted Living Solutions - Vertical Floor Lifts & Step Lifts
Expires: 2027-02-20
£300K
Carry out HAVs Testing on Equipment and Provision of Electronic Reports - AWARD
Expires: 2027-02-28
£1K
Invitation to Tender for Provision and Installation of a Bus Shelter - AWARD
Expires: 2027-02-28
IT2010 Topo & UUD Ravensden - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-02
£4K
Grounds Maintenance - Sports Pitch Consumables - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-31
£10K
Provision of Security Services Bedford Borough Council 2025 - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-31
£1.4M
32 x Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise 2 Core Licenses (DA framework NOE CPC Technology Solutions)
Expires: 2027-03-31
£324K
Supply & Delivery of Line Marking Compound - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-31
£16K
Hosted M3 Land Charges
Expires: 2027-03-31
£81K
Access to Biodiversity Recording & Monitoring Centre data and biodiversity advice service
Expires: 2027-03-31
£34K
Supply of Electricity
Expires: 2027-03-31
£36.0M
Spring Bedding Plants for Annual Bedding Display Spring 2027 - AWARD
Expires: 2027-04-15
£8K
Spring Bulbs for Annual Bedding Display Spring 2027 - AWARD
Expires: 2027-04-15
£7K
Pseudo-DPS for Alternative Education Provision (AP) 2024 - 2027 - AWARD
Expires: 2027-04-28
Supply & Delivery of Nomix - AWARD
Expires: 2027-04-30
£42K
Fleet Asset Disposals April 2024 - AWARD
Expires: 2027-06-02
£100K
IT3002 Biddenham Turn Tables Topo - AWARD
Expires: 2027-06-11
£1K
Market analysis
Bidding into Bedford Borough Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
63%
Top-5 supplier share
116d
Avg response window
23d
Median response window
20mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Bedford Borough Council
How much does Bedford Borough Council spend on procurement?
Bedford Borough Council awarded 326 contracts totalling £279.6M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 261 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £896K.
Who are Bedford Borough Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Bedford Borough Council by total award value are Hanson Quarry Products Europe Ltd, Npower Ltd, Hanson Quarry Products Europe Ltd T/A Heidelberg Materials UK. The top five suppliers together hold 63% of contract value.
What does Bedford Borough Council buy from suppliers?
Bedford Borough Council's procurement is concentrated in 45230000, 09310000, 92610000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Bedford Borough Council contracts?
Bedford Borough 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 Bedford Borough Council tenders?
Bedford Borough Council typically gives suppliers a median of 23 days to respond (average 116 days). Standard contract duration is around 20 months.
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