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.
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Latest Cambridge City Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Collection, storage, release, and disposal of abandoned and untaxed vehicles
CAMBRIDGE CAR SOLUTIONS LIMITED · 2026-07-27
Cambridge Street Art Festival - Project Management
THINGS MADE PUBLIC CIC · 2026-07-23
£86K
Cambridge Chalk Stream Project, water quality and biological monitoring
Anglia Ruskin University · 2026-07-16
CAMBRIDGE MATTERS and OPEN DOOR MAGAZINE-DELIVERY
D2D DISTRIBUTION LIMITED · 2026-07-15
Contract for Private Sector Fire Safety Building Programme Services
MWPRESTON SOLUTIONS LTD · 2026-06-26
£30K
Sheltered Housing Analogue Alarm Upgrade Project
Everon Group UK · 2026-06-24
£464K
Consultancy Services for the Review and Development of Cambridge City Council Car Parks Assets
ETHOS CONSULTANTS LTD · 2026-06-23
£28K
Strategi Asset Management Services
SAVILLS (UK) LIMITED · 2026-06-19
£100K
Stock Condition Survey
PENNINGTON CHOICES LIMITED · 2026-05-08
£708K
Springstead Community Development
CARE NETWORK CAMBRIDGESHIRE · 2026-05-08
£94K
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Cambridge Regional College · 2026-05-08
£40K
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
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Open Cambridge City Council tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Holocaust Memorial Day
Deadline: 2026-07-31
£19K
Sheep's Green Watercourse Restoration
Deadline: 2026-08-03
£150K
Romsey Recreation Climbing Equipment
Deadline: 2026-08-21
£48K
The Provision of Cambridge City Centre District Heat Network
Deadline: 2026-12-15
Cambs Home Improvement Agency Bathrooms and Kitchens Contract
£48.0M
Cambs Home Improvement Agency Bathrooms and Kitchens Contract
£48.0M
ROFESSIONAL BUILDING SURVEYING AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS SERVICES 2025 to 2026
£667K
Management of Cambridge City's leisure estate
ROFESSIONAL BUILDING SURVEYING AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS SERVICES 2025 to 2026
£667K
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
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
Strategi Asset Management Services
Expires: 2026-10-20
£100K
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
Consultancy Services for the Review and Development of Cambridge City Council Car Parks Assets
Expires: 2027-01-07
£28K
Sheltered Housing Analogue Alarm Upgrade Project
Expires: 2027-02-06
£464K
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Expires: 2027-03-11
£40K
MRI Programme Assurance Support
Expires: 2027-03-31
£116K
Cambridge City Council - Hybrid Mail Services - Call-off from CCS RM6280 Lot 6
Expires: 2027-03-31
£1.0M
Contract for Private Sector Fire Safety Building Programme Services
Expires: 2027-03-31
£30K
Cambridge City Council - Brewery Contract for Corn Exchange and Guildhall
Expires: 2027-03-31
£800K
MRI Programme Assurance Support
Expires: 2027-03-31
£116K
For the Provision of Professional Services
Expires: 2027-03-31
£224K
Cambridge Street Art Festival - Project Management
Expires: 2027-07-26
£86K
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
30mo
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 78 contracts totalling £63.4M between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 62 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £946K.
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 consultative engineering and construction services, cleaning services, domestic furniture, 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 30 months.
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How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-07-31
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