Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Colchester City Council
Top-five suppliers hold 63% 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.
45797190347219444209485085393070643837986322Recent contracts
Latest Colchester City Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
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: Flat Roofing works (small roofs - Houses)
Highview Group Ltd · 2026-07-26
£155K
GB-Colchester: 0481-PA - Small Flat Roofs (Flats & Maisonettes - Contract G) *Duplicated*
Highview Group Ltd · 2026-07-26
£128K
GB-Colchester: 0476-PA - Review of Sport and Leisure Services
Max Associates (Holdings) Ltd · 2026-07-16
£56K
GB-Colchester: 0477-PA - Recovering of Pitched Roofs (Houses/ Bungalows)
N D Smith (Contracts) ltd · 2026-07-05
£83K
GB-Colchester: 0462(PA) - Resurfacing of 7 Play Parks
Abacus Playgrounds Ltd · 2026-06-08
£185K
GB-Colchester: 0482-PA Online Survey Software
Capricorn Ventis Ltd (Capventis) · 2026-05-28
£35K
Procurement of Wheeled Bins for the new Recycling and Waste Service
IPL PLASTICS (UK) LTD · 2026-04-16
£2.5M
GB-Colchester: 0447 - Parking Management & Civil Enforcement System
Chipside Limited · 2026-03-20
£1.0M
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Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Colchester City Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
GB-Colchetser: 0431 - Colchester Asset valuations for 2025
Expires: 2026-09-30
£38K
GB-Colchester: 0477-PA - Recovering of Pitched Roofs (Houses/ Bungalows)
Expires: 2026-10-09
£83K
GB-Colchester: 0481-PA - Small Flat Roofs (Flats & Maisonettes - Contract G) *Duplicated*
Expires: 2026-11-06
£128K
GB-Colchester: Flat Roofing works (small roofs - Houses)
Expires: 2026-11-27
£155K
GB-Colchester: 0453 - PA - Voids Clearance Works
Expires: 2026-12-31
£172K
GB-Colchester: 0407 - HOLY TRINITY CHURCH - OPERATOR & MANGEMENT PARTNER
Expires: 2026-12-31
GB-Colchester: 0476-PA - Review of Sport and Leisure Services
Expires: 2026-12-31
£56K
GB-Colchester: Mixed Glass Recycling Collection Service
Expires: 2026-12-31
£10K
GB-Colchester: John Lampon Court - Boiler Replacement
Expires: 2026-12-31
£132K
GB-Colchester: 0462(PA) - Resurfacing of 7 Play Parks
Expires: 2027-03-31
£185K
Market analysis
Bidding into Colchester City Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
79%
Awards to SMEs
63%
Top-5 supplier share
0%
Framework call-offs
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Awards to social enterprises
Around 79% 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 64 contracts totalling £67.4M between 2023-09-15 and 2026-09-15, working with 56 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £1.1M.
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, Seager Heating Ltd, Rose Builders Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 63% of contract value.
What does Colchester City Council buy from suppliers?
Colchester City Council's procurement is concentrated in construction work, business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security, architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Colchester City Council contracts?
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How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-09-15
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