Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Colchester City Council
Top-five suppliers hold 57% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Colchester City Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
45907179343844430919425030374866729818223963647073757785Recent contracts
Latest Colchester City Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
GB-Colchester: 0486-PA - Felt Flat Roof Replacement on Two Storey Blocks - (Contract J)
Amber Construction Services Ltd · 2026-10-07
£1.1M
GB-Colchester: 0489-PA - Supply of Fuel
Rix Petroleum (Hull) Ltd · 2026-09-30
£1.6M
GB-Colchester: 0472-PA - Retrofit Energy Upgrade Work within the HRA stock
Aran Insulation Ltd · 2026-09-24
£2.0M
GB-Colchester: 0475-PA Enforcement Agents
Rundle & Co. Ltd · 2026-09-15
GB-Colchester: 0501-PA - KEQ Active Travel Bridge Proposal
Aecom Ltd · 2026-09-10
£94K
Finance System Solution
Integrated Business Software and Solutions Ltd – T/A Integra · 2026-08-27
£455K
Finance System Solution
Integrated Business Software and Solutions Ltd - T/A Integra · 2026-08-27
£576K
GB-Colchester: John Lampon Court - Boiler Replacement
Gasway Services Ltd · 2026-08-24
£132K
GB-Colchester: 0464(a) -PA - Refurbishment of 27 Play Parks
Sutcliffe Play Ltd · 2026-08-11
£34K
GB-Colchester: 0471 - PA Compartmentation and Internal Storage Fire Doors
Global HSE Solutions · 2026-07-26
£496K
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Market analysis
Bidding into Colchester City Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
50%
Awards to SMEs
57%
Top-5 supplier share
0%
Framework call-offs
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Awards to social enterprises
Around 50% of Colchester City Council’s classified awards go to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Colchester City Council
How much does Colchester City Council spend on procurement?
Colchester City Council awarded 112 contracts totalling £88.5M between 2023-11-08 and 2026-11-08, working with 95 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £860K.
Who are Colchester City Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Colchester City Council by total award value are Beyond the Box Student Limited, Rose Builders Ltd, Seager Heating Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 57% of contract value.
What does Colchester City Council buy from suppliers?
Colchester City Council's procurement is concentrated in construction work, sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services, architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
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Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-11-08
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