Top suppliers
Top suppliers to CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE UNITARY AUTHORITY
Top-five suppliers hold 54% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE UNITARY AUTHORITY buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
45210000
4521000075210000
7521000080340000
8034000090910000
9091000045330000
4533000079410000
7941000080210000
8021000085310000
8531000034920000
3492000050710000
5071000092610000
9261000045420000
4542000055520000
5552000045450000
4545000003450000
0345000079210000
7921000050420000
5042000098370000
9837000044620000
4462000037530000
37530000Recent contracts
Latest CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE UNITARY AUTHORITY contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
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Open opportunities
Open CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE UNITARY AUTHORITY tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)
PIN Notice - IFA
Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)
Central Bedfordshire Council - Renewable Energy
Central Bedfordshire Council - Renewable Energy
Home Recovery Service
Home Recovery Service
Housing Cleaning Services
Housing Cleaning Services
Youth Work Contract
Youth Work Contract
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE UNITARY AUTHORITY typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
CBC-1462-T-CB Housing Repairs and Maintenance - AWARD
Expires: 2026-07-31
£12.0M
CBC-1465-T-LS Care Provider for Quarry Walk Supported Living Scheme - AWARD
Expires: 2026-08-31
£4.1M
CBC-1512-FA-LS - SEND - Alternative Education Provision - AWARD
Expires: 2026-08-31
CBC-1526-Q-AE Home to School Transport Data Management System - AWARD
Expires: 2026-08-31
£102K
CBC-1519-T-CB Corporate Gritting Services - AWARD
Expires: 2026-09-30
£400K
CBC-1567-LV-NS Collision Data Software - AWARD
Expires: 2026-11-20
CBC-1528-T-AE Electrical testing and associated remedial works for Housing Services - AWARD
Expires: 2026-11-30
£398K
CBC-1546-T-LS Building Resillience Programme - AWARD
Expires: 2026-12-31
£576K
CBC-1617-T-LS Support for Afghan Resettlement - AWARD
Expires: 2027-02-11
£3.0M
CBC-1631-T-RM Toxicology/Coroner Services - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-31
CBC-1597-T-LS Preventative Mental Health Services for Vulnerable Adults - AWARD
Expires: 2027-03-31
£244K
Market analysis
Bidding into CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE UNITARY AUTHORITY — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
54%
Top-5 supplier share
29d
Avg response window
30d
Median response window
11mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE UNITARY AUTHORITY
How much does CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE UNITARY AUTHORITY spend on procurement?
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE UNITARY AUTHORITY awarded 79 contracts totalling £44.3M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 61 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £714K.
Who are CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE UNITARY AUTHORITY's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE UNITARY AUTHORITY by total award value are The Barnes Group Ltd t/a Barnes Construction, Aspris Children's Services Limited, Accuro Environmental Limited. The top five suppliers together hold 54% of contract value.
What does CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE UNITARY AUTHORITY buy from suppliers?
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE UNITARY AUTHORITY's procurement is concentrated in 45210000, 75210000, 80340000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE UNITARY AUTHORITY contracts?
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What's the typical response window for CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE UNITARY AUTHORITY tenders?
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE UNITARY AUTHORITY typically gives suppliers a median of 30 days to respond (average 29 days). Standard contract duration is around 11 months.
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How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
This profile aggregates public-record procurement data published by the UK Government under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ENKII fetches, deduplicates, and aggregates source records; we don't edit the underlying facts.
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