Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Top-five suppliers hold 95% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
85310000
8531000085140000
8514000085320000
8532000045210000
4521000080210000
8021000034140000
3414000072260000
7226000085120000
8512000050410000
5041000024960000
2496000044210000
4421000045260000
4526000090910000
9091000080510000
8051000044610000
4461000075120000
7512000030160000
3016000098350000
9835000092610000
9261000032320000
32320000Recent contracts
Latest Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Fire & Security Maintenance Contract
WALKER FIRE (UK) LIMITED · 2026-06-08
£345K
Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework (2)
A2U TRAVELS LTD · 2026-05-13
£28.0M
Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework Agreement
24 X 7 LTD. · 2026-03-18
£28.0M
Healthwatch
VOICE: LOCAL · 2026-03-13
Asbestos Management Contract
LIFE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LIMITED · 2026-03-05
£190K
Provision of Fuel Cards & Associated Services
NORTHGATE VEHICLE HIRE LIMITED · 2026-02-19
Skip Services
LOSTOCK SKIP HIRE LIMITED · 2026-02-16
Healthwatch
VOICE: LOCAL · 2026-02-16
Council Chamber - Audio Visual Equipment Refresh
AUDITEL RENTAL AND SERVICE LIMITED · 2026-01-27
Crompton Place - Development Partner Procurement
FEDERATED HERMES LIMITED · 2026-01-20
£20.0M
Childrens Occupational Therapy
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust · 2025-12-24
£693K
Kitchen Ventilation Extraction Cleaning Service
DUCT HYGIENE LIMITED · 2025-12-18
£98K
Tier 1 & 2 Weight Management Service
ABL Health Ltd · 2025-12-08
£58K
Supply and Delivery of Chemicals and Consumable Goods
PROFESSIONAL PAPER SUPPLIES LIMITED · 2025-12-04
£241K
Bolton MBC - National Parking Platform
NATIONAL PARKING PLATFORM LIMITED · 2025-12-04
Leisure Centre Management Contract
BOLTON MIDDLEBROOK LEISURE TRUST · 2025-12-02
Skip Services
LOSTOCK SKIP HIRE LIMITED · 2025-10-27
TC229 - Drug and Alcohol Integrated Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Service - Adults
WAYTHROUGH · 2025-09-23
£13.0M
Specialist Benefit Advice and Take-Up Service
AGE UK BOLTON · 2025-08-29
£480K
Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework Agreement
3D Private Hire Services LTD · 2025-08-05
£28.0M
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Open opportunities
Open Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Childrens Occupational Therapy
Tier 1 & 2 Weight Management Service
Children's Occupational Therapy Service
The Supply and Delivery of Chemicals and Consumable Goods for Services for Schools
£420K
Skip Services
£176K
Council Chamber - Audio Visual Equipment Refresh
£102K
Supply and Delivery of Chemicals and Consumable Goods
£420K
Skip Services
£176K
Kitchen Ventilation Extraction Cleaning Service
£400K
Drug and Alcohol Integrated Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Service for Adults
£22.7M
Leisure Centre Management Contract
£60.0M
Drug and Alcohol Integrated Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Service for Adults
£22.7M
Digital Alcohol Behaviour Change Programme Outcomes Data Dashboard
£8K
Blue Light Training
Blue Light Training
£10K
Pharmacy Locally Enhanced Services Contract
Pharmacy Locally Enhanced Services Contract
£80K
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
TC139 - School Meals Frozen Food Procurement
Expires: 2026-06-25
£1.3M
TC020 - Alternative Provision (Education) Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)
Expires: 2026-10-08
£7.2M
TC274 - Community Tobacco Control Service
Expires: 2026-11-19
£1.1M
Healthwatch
Expires: 2027-03-31
Healthwatch
Expires: 2027-03-31
Market analysis
Bidding into Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
95%
Top-5 supplier share
28d
Avg response window
29d
Median response window
53mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
How much does Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council spend on procurement?
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council awarded 35 contracts totalling £552.3M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 24 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £23.0M.
Who are Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council by total award value are 123 supported accommodation, BH Residential Care Home Limited, FEDERATED HERMES LIMITED. The top five suppliers together hold 95% of contract value.
What does Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council buy from suppliers?
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council's procurement is concentrated in 85310000, 85140000, 85320000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council contracts?
Bolton Metropolitan 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 Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council tenders?
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council typically gives suppliers a median of 29 days to respond (average 28 days). Standard contract duration is around 53 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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