Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Central Bedfordshire Council
Top-five suppliers hold 56% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Central Bedfordshire Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
90910000
9091000045310000
4531000045260000
4526000080340000
8034000077310000
7731000024950000
2495000090510000
9051000085310000
8531000055520000
5552000071310000
7131000045420000
4542000079710000
7971000034130000
3413000072210000
7221000045210000
4521000045220000
4522000080310000
8031000070330000
7033000050750000
5075000050710000
50710000Recent contracts
Latest Central Bedfordshire Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Supply of Lamppost Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services in Central Bedfordshire (LEVI Tender 2)
Char.gy Limited · 2026-06-12
Supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services in Central Bedfordshire (LEVI Tender 1)
Believ Limited · 2026-06-12
CBC-1951-T-TS Housing Service Waste Management & Moving Services - AWARD
Move All Services · 2026-06-02
CBC-1951-T-TS Housing Service Waste Management & Moving Services
Move All Services · 2026-06-02
Food Waste Treatment and Disposal - North of Authority Area
Biogen UK Ltd · 2026-05-22
£1.3M
Community Alarms 2026-28 – Lot 1 Monitoring and Response and Call Handling Lot 2 Provision of Equipment
Careium UK Limited · 2026-05-20
£500K
Community Alarms 2026-28 Lot 1: Monitoring and Response and Call Handling Lot 2: Provision of Equipment
Careium UK Limited · 2026-05-20
£360K
CBC-1795-T-TS Domestic and Communal Electrical Installation
DHE Group Ltd · 2026-05-20
£3.9M
CBC-1880-T-SK - Translation and Interpretation Services
Absolute Interpreting and Translations Ltd · 2026-05-20
Domestic and Communal Electrical Installation
DHE Group Ltd · 2026-05-20
£3.9M
Housing Service Waste Management and Moving Services
Move All Services · 2026-05-20
CBC-1929-T-LS Rough Sleeper Outreach Service
NOAH Enterprise · 2026-05-19
Domestic Door Replacement
New Century Doors Ltd · 2026-05-18
£396K
Fire Safety Services
First Response Fire Safety UK Ltd · 2026-05-14
£396K
Aids and Adaptation Construction Works at four dwellings
Modplan · 2026-05-14
£368K
CBC-1887-T-TS Passenger Lift Maintenance
RJ Lifts · 2026-05-13
£360K
Warm Homes Local Grant
Cornerstone (East Anglia) Limited · 2026-05-13
£800K
Passenger Lift Maintenance
RJ Lifts · 2026-05-13
£360K
CBC-1962-Q-RM Lived experience insight project to inform recovery services and systemwide responses to support recovery - AWARD
Community Led Initiatives (DO NOT USE) · 2026-05-08
£15K
CBC-1896-LV-EM SANG Ecological Surveys and Reports - AWARD
Ecology by Design · 2026-05-08
£13K
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Open opportunities
Open Central Bedfordshire Council tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
CBC-2032-T-SK - Installation and Maintenance of Doors and Door Entry Systems & maintenance of Assisted Living Equipment
Deadline: 2026-07-06
CBC-2032-T-SK - Installation and Maintenance of Doors and Door Entry Systems & maintenance of Assisted Living Equipment
Deadline: 2026-07-06
£400K
CBC-2015 Cleaning Services
£5.8M
CBC-2014 Housing Repairs and Void Property Works
£50.0M
CBC-2015 Cleaning Services
£5.8M
CBC-1950-T-SK Kitchen & Bathroom Replacement
£4.8M
CBC-1863-T-TS General Building Works
£10.0M
CBC-1829-T-TS Hard Facilities Management (FM) Services
£6.5M
CBC-1826-T-TH Short Breaks Holiday Provision (Assessed Need)
CBC-1828-T-LS SEND - Leisure Breaks (Grant Funded)
Bidwell West 3FE Primary School
SEND - Alternative Education Provision
SEND Leisure Activities Short Breaks
SEND Leisure Activities Short Breaks
Central Bedfordshire Council - Renewable Energy
Home Recovery Service
£0
Housing Cleaning Services
£3.5M
Youth Work Contract
£1.1M
CBC-2021 Fire & Building Safety Equipment, PPM and Repairs
CBC-2019 M1/A6 Link Road
£90.0M
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Central Bedfordshire Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
CBC-1688-Q-TH IBCS Campaign, Brand Creation and Asset Development - AWARD
Expires: 2026-06-30
£40K
Aids and Adaptation Construction Works at four dwellings
Expires: 2026-07-10
£368K
CBC-1661-T-TS Window Replacements to Housing Properties - AWARD
Expires: 2026-07-31
£300K
Installation of Kitchens and Bathrooms to Housing properties 2025.6
Expires: 2026-07-31
£480K
CBC-1962-Q-RM Lived experience insight project to inform recovery services and systemwide responses to support recovery - AWARD
Expires: 2026-08-17
£15K
CBC-1791-T-TH Maintenance of mechanical heating and ventilation equipment (Independent Living Accommodation) - AWARD
Expires: 2026-08-30
£87K
CBC-1966-W-26055-SM Fire Safety Remedial Works
Expires: 2026-09-11
£326K
Urgent Fire Safety Remedial Works Priory View
Expires: 2026-09-11
CBC-1217-LOT1-FC-242-MO 16+ Accommodation Placement - AWARD
Expires: 2026-09-12
£42K
CBC-1697-T-TS Communal Boiler Maintenance 2024-26 - AWARD
Expires: 2026-10-01
£174K
CBC-1699-T-TH Water Hygiene Service for Housing Properties - AWARD
Expires: 2026-10-01
£163K
CBC-1845-Q-SA Choose You - healthy weight programme video shorts - AWARD
Expires: 2026-11-05
£20K
CBC-1814-Q-AS Maulden & Clophill Flood Studies - AWARD
Expires: 2026-11-09
CBC-1827-Q-RM Supply of Balcony Netting for All Saints View - AWARD
Expires: 2026-11-16
CBC-1528-T-AE Electrical testing and associated remedial works for Housing Services - AWARD
Expires: 2026-11-30
£398K
CBC-1710-T-SK Supply of Domestic Furniture and Appliances to Promote Independent Living 2024-26 - AWARD
Expires: 2026-12-02
£300
CBC-1717-T-TS Refurbishment of Multiple Housing Properties - AWARD
Expires: 2027-01-31
£480K
CBC-1739-T-TS External adaptation works to housing properties - AWARD
Expires: 2027-01-31
£110K
CBC-1747-Q-TS Structural Engineer Services - AWARD
Expires: 2027-01-31
£59K
CBC-1862-T-AS Leighton Leisure Centre Public Art - AWARD
Expires: 2027-02-03
CBC-1900-Q-SM New Replacement 'Exit Doors' - AWARD
Expires: 2027-02-15
CBC-1901-Q-SM New Commercial/Industrial Roller/Sectional Doors - AWARD
Expires: 2027-02-15
CBC-1759-Q-TS - Decoration Packs for Central Bedfordshire Residents 2025 - AWARD
Expires: 2027-02-28
£60K
CBC-1212-FC-SK - Construction Lot 2 Priory View Cladding Project - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-01
£1.8M
CBC-1896-LV-EM SANG Ecological Surveys and Reports - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-02
£13K
CBC-1921-Q-RM Supply and Fitting of Blinds - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-15
CBC-1931-Q-DS Food Hygiene and Food Standards Inspections - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-31
CBC-1912-Q-PL Street Sign Contractor - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-31
£30K
CBC-1860-T-TH Cycle Hire Scheme - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-31
£78K
CBC-1636-T-LS IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service) - CORE - High Risk & Community - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-31
£829K
Waste Treatment and Disposal
Expires: 2027-03-31
£458K
CBC-1881-Q-SA Enhanced Gardening Service to Housing Inclusion - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-31
£31K
Waste Treatment and Disposal
Expires: 2027-03-31
£458K
CBC-1585-FW-TS Grounds Maintenance Service - ESPO Framework 245_21 - LOT 1 - AWARD
Expires: 2027-04-01
£450K
Housing Service Waste Management and Moving Services
Expires: 2027-05-31
CBC-1951-T-TS Housing Service Waste Management & Moving Services - AWARD
Expires: 2027-05-31
CBC-1794-LV-SM Choose You TV Advert - AWARD
Expires: 2027-06-08
£17K
Market analysis
Bidding into Central Bedfordshire Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
56%
Top-5 supplier share
32d
Avg response window
26d
Median response window
21mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Central Bedfordshire Council
How much does Central Bedfordshire Council spend on procurement?
Central Bedfordshire Council awarded 183 contracts totalling £74.7M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 124 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £607K.
Who are Central Bedfordshire Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Central Bedfordshire Council by total award value are Accuro Environmental Limited, DHE Group Ltd, Aspris Children's Services Limited. The top five suppliers together hold 56% of contract value.
What does Central Bedfordshire Council buy from suppliers?
Central Bedfordshire Council's procurement is concentrated in 90910000, 45310000, 45260000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Central Bedfordshire Council contracts?
Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire Council tenders?
Central Bedfordshire Council typically gives suppliers a median of 26 days to respond (average 32 days). Standard contract duration is around 21 months.
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