Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Dartford Borough Council
Top-five suppliers hold 84% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Dartford Borough Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest Dartford Borough Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Renewal and Upgrade of Entrance Doors and Door Entry Systems at The Grove, Swanscombe, DA10 0AD
CERTUS SECURITY LLP · 2026-07-17
£20K
Dartford Athletics Club Pavilion Refurbishment 2026
RIDGE AND PARTNERS LLP · 2026-07-16
£50K
Dell Equipment Bulk Purchase
DELL CORPORATION LIMITED · 2026-07-16
£42K
Joydens Wood Community Centre Door and Window Replacement
NZR WINDOWS & DOORS LIMITED · 2026-07-16
£28K
Dell Equipment Bulk Purchase
DELL CORPORATION LIMITED · 2026-07-16
£42K
Dartford Athletics Club Pavilion Refurbishment 2026
RIDGE AND PARTNERS LLP · 2026-07-15
£50K
Housing Estates Cleaning and Window Cleaning Services 2027
ATLAS FM LIMITED · 2026-07-14
£260K
Dell Core Switch Support and Maintenance 2026-2029
DELL CORPORATION LIMITED · 2026-06-30
£27K
Housing Estates Cleaning and Window Cleaning Services 2027
ATLAS FM LIMITED · 2026-06-17
£260K
Interim Head of Legal Services and Data Monitoring Officer June - Dec 2026
G2V RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED · 2026-05-27
£120K
Arctic Wolf Renewal 2026-2029
NG-IT LTD · 2026-05-11
£177K
Dartford Town Centre Cultural Activity 2026
COHESION PLUS KENT · 2026-05-11
£52K
Arctic Wolf Renewal 2026-2029
NG-IT LTD · 2026-05-11
£177K
Len Goodman Artwork 2026
HENDERSON & TAYLOR PUBLIC WORKS LIMITED · 2026-05-11
£27K
Len Goodman Paving 2026
SCRIBBLE STONE INSPIRE LTD · 2026-05-11
£42K
Greenhithe Medical Centre Project Management
Pulse Associates Limited · 2026-05-05
£93K
DR Rubrik Backup Support Renewal 2026-2029
NG-IT LTD · 2026-04-30
£46K
Private Medical Insurance 2026-2027
BUPA LIMITED · 2026-04-30
£114K
DR Rubrik Backup Support Renewal 2026-2029
NG-IT LTD · 2026-04-30
£46K
Arctic Wolf Renewal 2026-2029
NG-IT LTD · 2026-04-27
£177K
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Heating Servicing/Breakdown/Installations (Gas Contract) 2024 - 2029
Heating Servicing/Breakdown/Installations (Gas Contract) 2024 - 2029
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Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Dartford Borough Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Temporary Orchard Theatre Electrics
Expires: 2026-07-31
£70K
Temporary Orchard Theatre Electrics - Ducting
Expires: 2026-07-31
£75K
Dartford Town Centre Regeneration Phase 3A Spital Street Works
Expires: 2026-07-31
£1.4M
Christmas Lights Switch-On Event and Big Day Out
Expires: 2026-08-20
£175K
Santa's House 2025-2028
Expires: 2026-08-31
£58K
Christmas Lights and Decorations 2023-2026: Dartford Town Centre
Expires: 2026-09-17
£150K
Renewal and Upgrade of Entrance Doors and Door Entry Systems at The Grove, Swanscombe, DA10 0AD
Expires: 2026-10-25
£20K
Dartford Town Centre Cultural Activity 2026
Expires: 2026-11-14
£52K
Orchard Theatre Roof Works - Air intake and extract system
Expires: 2026-11-30
£75K
Service & Maintenance of Door Entry Systems Boroughwide 2024-2026
Expires: 2026-11-30
£45K
Asbestos Consultancy Services 2025-2027
Expires: 2027-01-26
£130K
Boroughwide Passenger Lift Servicing and Maintenance 2024-2027
Expires: 2027-02-28
£29K
Dartford Town Centre Parking Study and Parking Strategy 2026
Expires: 2027-03-31
£145K
Dartford Athletics Club Pavilion Refurbishment 2026
Expires: 2027-03-31
£50K
Private Medical Insurance
Expires: 2027-03-31
£114K
Unlocking and Locking of Parks, Open Spaces, Playgrounds and Public Conveniences 2025-2028
Expires: 2027-03-31
£110K
Access Paysuite Contract 2026-2027
Expires: 2027-04-08
£31K
Boroughwide Stairlift and Through Floor Lift Servicing and Maintenance 2024-2027
Expires: 2027-07-07
£59K
Stray Dog Kennelling 2025-2027
Expires: 2027-07-31
£115K
Stray Dog Kennelling 2025-2027
Expires: 2027-07-31
£115K
Market analysis
Bidding into Dartford Borough Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
84%
Top-5 supplier share
24d
Avg response window
20d
Median response window
18mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Dartford Borough Council
How much does Dartford Borough Council spend on procurement?
Dartford Borough Council awarded 191 contracts totalling £173.1M between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 113 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £911K.
Who are Dartford Borough Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Dartford Borough Council by total award value are FCC ENVIRONMENT SERVICES (UK) LIMITED, FCC Environment (UK) Limited, T.S.G. BUILDING SERVICES PLC. The top five suppliers together hold 84% of contract value.
What does Dartford Borough Council buy from suppliers?
Dartford Borough Council's procurement is concentrated in street-cleaning and sweeping services, building construction work, repair and maintenance services of central heating, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Dartford Borough Council contracts?
Dartford Borough 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 Dartford Borough Council tenders?
Dartford Borough Council typically gives suppliers a median of 20 days to respond (average 24 days). Standard contract duration is around 18 months.
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