Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Colchester Borough Council
Top-five suppliers hold 73% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Colchester Borough Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest Colchester Borough Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
GB-Colchester: 0480 - PA HoG - Design RFI's
Ingleton Wood LLP · 2026-05-11
£91K
GB-Colchester: 0457 - PA - Monkwick Open Space Refurbishments
HAGS-SMP · 2026-02-10
£87K
GB-Colchester: 0445 - Clear Plastic Refuse Sacks - Annual Order 2026
IMPERIAL POLYTHENE PRODUCTS LTD · 2026-01-16
£163K
GB-Colchester: 0390 Uniforms and PPE
Chelmsford Safety Supplies Ltd · 2025-09-03
£115K
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Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Colchester Borough Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
GB-Colchester: 0405 Legionella Risk Assessments, Monitoring & Remedials
Expires: 2026-11-30
£66K
GB-Colchester: 0426 - TCBGC Viability Advisor
Expires: 2026-12-31
£50K
GB-Colchester: 0445 - Clear Plastic Refuse Sacks - Annual Order 2026
Expires: 2027-03-31
£163K
GB-Colchester: 0414 - Servicing and Repairs for CCTV, Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting, AOV's, Lightning Protection and Intruder Alarms
Expires: 2027-05-01
£33K
GB-Colchester: 0480 - PA HoG - Design RFI's
Expires: 2027-05-31
£91K
Market analysis
Bidding into Colchester Borough Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
73%
Top-5 supplier share
27d
Avg response window
25d
Median response window
17mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Colchester Borough Council
How much does Colchester Borough Council spend on procurement?
Colchester Borough Council awarded 20 contracts totalling £3.3M between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 17 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £166K.
Who are Colchester Borough Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Colchester Borough Council by total award value are Kompan Ltd, N P G Barron Building Services, IMPERIAL POLYTHENE PRODUCTS LTD. The top five suppliers together hold 73% of contract value.
What does Colchester Borough Council buy from suppliers?
Colchester Borough Council's procurement is concentrated in building construction work, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, construction equipment, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Colchester Borough Council contracts?
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What's the typical response window for Colchester Borough Council tenders?
Colchester Borough Council typically gives suppliers a median of 25 days to respond (average 27 days). Standard contract duration is around 17 months.
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How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-07-31
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