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.
90610000
9061000045210000
4521000050720000
5072000045230000
4523000045260000
4526000071310000
7131000044110000
4411000050710000
5071000072260000
7226000034920000
3492000071540000
7154000079620000
7962000048730000
4873000045450000
4545000066510000
6651000045330000
4533000098380000
9838000032420000
3242000030230000
3023000079950000
79950000Recent contracts
Latest Dartford Borough Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
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
Arctic Wolf Renewal 2026-2029
NG-IT LTD · 2026-05-11
£177K
Len Goodman Paving 2026
SCRIBBLE STONE INSPIRE LTD · 2026-05-11
£42K
Dartford Town Centre Cultural Activity 2026
COHESION PLUS KENT · 2026-05-11
£52K
Len Goodman Artwork 2026
HENDERSON & TAYLOR PUBLIC WORKS LIMITED · 2026-05-11
£27K
Greenhithe Medical Centre Project Management
Pulse Associates Limited · 2026-05-05
£93K
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
DR Rubrik Backup Support Renewal 2026-2029
NG-IT LTD · 2026-04-30
£46K
Graffiti Cleansing Within Dartford Town Centre 2026-2029
ANTI-GRAFFITI SYSTEMS LIMITED · 2026-04-27
£56K
Arctic Wolf Renewal 2026-2029
NG-IT LTD · 2026-04-27
£177K
Dartford Town Centre Cultural Activity 2026
COHESION PLUS KENT · 2026-04-23
£52K
Orchard Theatre Roof Works - Air intake and extract system
CAR PARK SYSTEMS LIMITED · 2026-04-21
£75K
Len Goodman Artwork 2026 Works
HENDERSON & TAYLOR PUBLIC WORKS LIMITED · 2026-04-21
£27K
Access Paysuite Contract 2026-2027
ACCESS PAYSUITE LTD · 2026-04-16
£31K
Fortinet Fortigate Firewall Upgrade
NG-IT LTD · 2026-04-15
£120K
Private Medical Insurance
BUPA LIMITED · 2026-04-15
£114K
Access Paysuite Contract 2026-2027
ACCESS PAYSUITE LTD · 2026-04-14
£31K
Graffiti Cleansing Within Dartford 2026-2029
Anti-Graffiti Systems Ltd · 2026-04-13
£56K
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Open opportunities
Open Dartford Borough Council tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Heating Servicing/Breakdown/Installations (Gas Contract) 2024 - 2029
Heating Servicing/Breakdown/Installations (Gas Contract) 2024 - 2029
Pipeline
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.
Len Goodman Artwork 2026 Works
Expires: 2026-06-20
£27K
Len Goodman Paving 2026
Expires: 2026-06-20
£42K
Interim Head of Legal Services and Data Monitoring Officer
Expires: 2026-06-27
£80K
Joydenswood Community Centre Installation of Air Source Heat Pumps
Expires: 2026-06-30
£49K
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
Temporary Orchard Theatre Electrics
Expires: 2026-07-31
£70K
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
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
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
Dartford Town Centre Parking Study and Parking Strategy 2026
Expires: 2027-03-31
£145K
Access Paysuite Contract 2026-2027
Expires: 2027-04-08
£31K
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 182 contracts totalling £172.3M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 110 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £952K.
Who are Dartford Borough Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Dartford Borough Council by total award value are FCC Environment (UK) Limited, FCC ENVIRONMENT SERVICES (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 90610000, 45210000, 50720000, 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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Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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