Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Cambridge City Council
Top-five suppliers hold 73% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Cambridge City Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
71310000
7131000090910000
9091000039140000
3914000079950000
7995000079410000
7941000072260000
7226000064120000
6412000055520000
5552000043320000
4332000044210000
4421000015890000
1589000015910000
1591000066510000
6651000031520000
3152000039110000
3911000077210000
7721000045240000
4524000072220000
7222000098340000
9834000034920000
34920000Recent contracts
Latest Cambridge City Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Stock Condition Survey
PENNINGTON CHOICES LIMITED · 2026-05-08
£708K
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Cambridge Regional College · 2026-05-08
£40K
Springstead Community Development
CARE NETWORK CAMBRIDGESHIRE · 2026-05-08
£94K
Windows and Carpet Cleaning
Atlas FM Ltd · 2026-05-07
£179K
The Provision of Stock Conditions Surveys
PENNINGTON CHOICES LIMITED · 2026-03-31
£708K
The Provision of Window Cleaning
ATLAS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LIMITED · 2026-03-26
£213K
Pool & Rain Water Recovery System
STERLING HYDROTECH LIMITED · 2026-02-27
£424K
Pool & Rain Water Recovery System
STERLING HYDROTECH LIMITED · 2026-02-27
£424K
Reactec HAV
Reactec · 2026-02-25
£44K
Asbestos Compliance Register
Teams-software · 2025-12-19
£60K
Asbestos Compliance Register
Teams-software · 2025-12-19
£60K
Invitation To Tender for Bridge inspection for Parks and Countryside
Stirling Maynard and Partners Limited · 2025-11-25
£15K
CHIA - Kitchens and Bathrooms
PARK LANE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD · 2025-11-19
£4.8M
Cambridge City Council - PSC Cost & Project Management
VARSITY CONSULTING LTD · 2025-11-18
£90K
Cambridge City Council - Audio and Video Contact Centre Managed Service
PREMIER BUSINESS AUDIO LIMITED · 2025-11-18
£40K
Suited Locks
Cambridge Master Locksmiths · 2025-11-17
£80K
HDC Civic Suite hardware Replacement, (Supply, Fitting and Maintenance)
VP-AV Limited · 2025-11-10
£150K
Revenues and Benefits Solution
NEC Software Solutions UK Limited · 2025-10-14
£986K
Romsey Recreation Ground Public Art
Sum Place · 2025-10-02
£50K
Building Surveying Services for Damp, Condensation & Mould cases & disrepair claims + minor structural alterations
POTTER RAPER LTD · 2025-10-02
£259K
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Open opportunities
Open Cambridge City Council tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
CAMBRIDGE MATTERS and OPEN DOOR MAGAZINE-DELIVERY
Deadline: 2026-06-17
£35K
The Provision of Audio-Visual Equipment at Cambridge Crematorium and Newmarket Road Cemetery with a support and maintenance service
Deadline: 2026-06-19
£140K
Cambridge City Council - Tenant Census
Deadline: 2026-06-26
The Provision of Cambridge City Centre District Heat Network
Deadline: 2026-12-15
Great Ouse Valley Designation in Huntingdonshire: Business Case, Delivery Options and Appraisal
Cambridge City Council - Civic Quarter Development (Expression of Interest)
Cambridge City Council - Civic Quarter Development (Expression of Interest)
£1
Cambridge City Council - Civic Quarter Development (Expression of Interest)
£1
Cambridge City Council - Clay Farm Sound and Light Installation
£40K
Cambridge City Council - Legal CMS
Cambridge City Council - Prior Information Notice (PIN): Legal CMS
£1
Cambridge City Council - UPPERHALL COURT REMEDIAL WORKS 2024/25
£1
Cambridge City Council - UPPERHALL COURT REMEDIAL WORKS 2024/25
£1
Cambridge City Council - UPPERHALL COURT REMEDIAL WORKS 2024/25
£1
Cambridge City Council - Expression of Interest - Program Manager for Cambridge Folk Festival
Cambridge City Council - Bermuda Terrace Structural Works
Cambridge City Council - Bermuda Terrace Structural Works
£960K
Cambridge City Council - Digital Grants Platform- Prior Information Notice
£1
Cambridge City Council - Digital Grants Platform- Prior Information Notice
£1
Cambridge City Council - Prior Information Notice (PIN): Council magazine packaging and posting
£16K
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Cambridge City Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Romsey Recreation Ground Public Art
Expires: 2026-07-31
£50K
Pool & Rain Water Recovery System
Expires: 2026-08-01
£424K
Pool & Rain Water Recovery System
Expires: 2026-08-01
£424K
Urban Chalk Stream Restoration Projects
Expires: 2026-09-02
Cambridge City Council - Holocaust Memorial Day Events and Work in Schools
Expires: 2026-09-30
£57K
Surveying Services for Damp, Condensation and Mould cases and Disrepair Claims
Expires: 2026-10-07
£259K
Building Surveying Services for Damp, Condensation & Mould cases & disrepair claims + minor structural alterations
Expires: 2026-10-14
£259K
Cambridge City Council - Action on Energy Cambridgeshire Retrofit Framework
Expires: 2026-12-01
£30.0M
Cambridge City Council - Power and Lighting Supplier for the Cambridge Folk Festival
Expires: 2026-12-15
£666K
Cambridge City Council - Tenant Perception Survey
Expires: 2027-01-01
£75K
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Expires: 2027-03-11
£40K
MRI Programme Assurance Support
Expires: 2027-03-31
£116K
For the Provision of Professional Services
Expires: 2027-03-31
£224K
Cambridge City Council - Brewery Contract for Corn Exchange and Guildhall
Expires: 2027-03-31
£800K
Cambridge City Council - Hybrid Mail Services - Call-off from CCS RM6280 Lot 6
Expires: 2027-03-31
£1.0M
MRI Programme Assurance Support
Expires: 2027-03-31
£116K
Market analysis
Bidding into Cambridge City Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
73%
Top-5 supplier share
25d
Avg response window
21d
Median response window
33mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Cambridge City Council
How much does Cambridge City Council spend on procurement?
Cambridge City Council awarded 70 contracts totalling £62.7M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 54 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £1.0M.
Who are Cambridge City Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Cambridge City Council by total award value are Aran Insulation Limited, Total Clean Services Ltd, PARK LANE PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. The top five suppliers together hold 73% of contract value.
What does Cambridge City Council buy from suppliers?
Cambridge City Council's procurement is concentrated in 71310000, 90910000, 39140000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Cambridge City Council contracts?
Cambridge City 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 Cambridge City Council tenders?
Cambridge City Council typically gives suppliers a median of 21 days to respond (average 25 days). Standard contract duration is around 33 months.
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How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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