Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Top-five suppliers hold 55% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
454871799034778572445080559273603798153031Recent contracts
Latest Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Renewal of support on Synergy Educational software system
Access UK Ltd · 2026-06-21
Award of contract for Microsoft Licencing
Phoenix Software Ltd · 2026-05-28
Active Travel Improvement Scheme (Phase 2)
Multevo Limited · 2026-05-03
£315K
Strategic Transport Support Services
Costain Ltd · 2026-04-28
Active Travel 2026 - Phase 1
Bethell Construction Limited · 2026-03-26
£344K
St Johns Centre Conversion
Barnfield Construction · 2026-02-25
Darwen Market and Darwen Library and Theatre
Barnfield Construction Limited · 2026-01-22
Provision of Street Lighting products
DW Windsor Group Limited · 2025-10-28
Concession Contract for Local Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Connected Kerb · 2025-10-12
£10.0M
Award of Home to school transport contracts
Moving People Ltd · 2025-10-09
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Provision of a Cosy Homes in Lancashire (CHiL) Delivery Partner for Domestic Energy Initiatives 2026
Deadline: 2026-10-15
£720K
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Maths and English Tuition (For Children in our Care) quote
Expires: 2026-10-31
£68K
Highways Weed Spraying and Treatment of Invasive Weeds
Expires: 2026-10-31
£160K
Provision of a Highways Verges, Amenity Land and Specialist Grass Cutting Service
Expires: 2026-11-30
£240K
The Provision of selective plumbing materials for disabled facilities
Expires: 2026-12-31
£550K
M65 Junction 5 Technical Adviser
Expires: 2026-12-31
£330K
Traffic Management Contract
Expires: 2027-01-31
£250K
Award of contract for Adult Social Care System
Expires: 2027-02-16
Pitch Renovations and Line Markings to Blackburn with Darwen Football Pitches
Expires: 2027-03-31
£200K
Award of Home to school transport contracts
Expires: 2027-03-31
Restoration of Aushaw Moss
Expires: 2027-03-31
£146K
Market analysis
Bidding into Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
60%
Awards to SMEs
55%
Top-5 supplier share
15%
Framework call-offs
4
Awards to social enterprises
Around 60% of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s classified awards go to small and medium-sized enterprises, and 4 have gone to voluntary, community or social enterprises.
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
How much does Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council spend on procurement?
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council awarded 118 contracts totalling £44.3M between 2023-09-15 and 2026-09-15, working with 109 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £492K.
Who are Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council by total award value are Connected Kerb, Conlon Construction Limited, Seddon Construction. The top five suppliers together hold 55% of contract value.
What does Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council buy from suppliers?
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's procurement is concentrated in construction work, software package and information systems, architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
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How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-09-15
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