Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Blackburn with Darwen
Top-five suppliers hold 78% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Blackburn with Darwen buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
857260Recent contracts
Latest Blackburn with Darwen contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Conflict Resolution
Child Action North West · 2026-08-31
£36K
BwD All Age Carers Service
Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service · 2026-08-13
£1.5M
BwD Information and Advice Service
Care Network (Blackburn with Darwen) Ltd · 2026-08-13
£1.2M
Swimming Pool Chemicals, Monthly Micro Biological Testing & Pool Plant Maintenance - Servicing
Correct Flow Eng Ltd · 2026-08-10
Award of contract for Laptops
Advania UK (CCS) Limited · 2026-08-07
PEF 224 Darwen Valley Community Centre - Roof Replacement Works
Gables UK Limited · 2026-08-03
Provision of Cyber Security Awareness Training
Broad Peak Cyber Limited · 2026-07-28
Longshaw Community Junior School - Fire Alarm
Check Fire & Security Ltd · 2026-07-13
£41K
Lenovo Monitor Refresh
Centerprise International · 2026-06-23
Water Systems Risk Assessment Services
GMS Services Ltd · 2026-06-19
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DPS for Home To School Transport
Deadline: 2027-04-20
£3.5M
DPS for Home To School Transport
Deadline: 2027-05-21
£4.0M
DPS for Special Education Needs Transport 2014 to 2018
Deadline: 2028-02-10
£7.0M
DPS for Special Education Needs Transport 2024 to 2028
Deadline: 2028-02-12
£7.0M
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Blackburn with Darwen typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Procurement of process serving individuals with court related documents on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen Council
Expires: 2026-09-30
£75K
Contract for Bridge Maintenance
Expires: 2026-10-22
£178K
strength-based model / framework
Expires: 2026-11-30
Consultancy Services Roof Repair Scheme Albion MIll
Expires: 2026-12-31
£87K
specialist arboricultural planning advice to Blackburn with Darwen and Rossendale Councils
Expires: 2027-03-31
£95K
Market analysis
Bidding into Blackburn with Darwen — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
84%
Awards to SMEs
78%
Top-5 supplier share
0%
Framework call-offs
2
Awards to social enterprises
Around 84% of Blackburn with Darwen’s classified awards go to small and medium-sized enterprises, and 2 have gone to voluntary, community or social enterprises.
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Blackburn with Darwen
How much does Blackburn with Darwen spend on procurement?
Blackburn with Darwen awarded 48 contracts totalling £10.9M between 2023-09-15 and 2026-09-15, working with 45 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £389K.
Who are Blackburn with Darwen's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Blackburn with Darwen by total award value are Brook, Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service, Care Network (Blackburn with Darwen) Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 78% of contract value.
What does Blackburn with Darwen buy from suppliers?
Blackburn with Darwen's procurement is concentrated in health and social work services, it services: consulting, software development, internet and support, transport services (excl. waste transport), alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-09-15
This profile aggregates public-record procurement data published by the UK Government under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ENKII fetches, deduplicates, and aggregates source records; we don't edit the underlying facts.
Source portals
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