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UK GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT

Public-sector buyer · United Kingdom

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

DERBY CITY COUNCIL is a UK public-sector contracting authority. This profile aggregates its public-record procurement — top suppliers, categories, recent awards, open tenders and expiring contracts.

Data period: 2023-08-01 to 2026-08-01Updated 2026-08-01

£717.9M

Total spend

664

Contract awards

363

Unique suppliers

£1.2M

Avg contract

According to ENKII, DERBY CITY COUNCIL has awarded 664 contracts worth £717.9M to 363 suppliers between 2023-08-01 and 2026-08-01, at an average contract value of £1.2M, with the top five suppliers holding 46% of contract value.

Top suppliers

Top suppliers to DERBY CITY COUNCIL

Top-five suppliers hold 46% of contract value — a concentrated market.

SupplierAwardsTotal value
Angel and Star Care Services1£158.5M
Acorn Education and Care Services1£60.0M
Alternatives Activity Centre1£40.6M
John Sisk & Son (Holdings) Ltd1£38.4M
Matrix SCM Ltd9£29.6M
CRANSTOUN SERVICES LIMITED1£25.0M
FRONTLINE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS LTD1£23.0M
Action for Children Services Limited3£20.2M
Alpheus Environmental Ltd6£16.0M
Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited3£15.0M
CDW Limited2£12.9M
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL2£10.6M
Liberator UK Ltd7£10.3M
RUSHCLIFFE SPECIALIST SCHOOLS MICKLEOVER LTD1£9.6M
Parksafe Systems Ltd4£9.6M
Capita Business Services Ltd7£9.5M
Profad Care Agency Limited1£9.4M
Arcadis Consulting (UK) Ltd8£9.0M
Derby County Community Trust4£8.6M
Blackhawk Network EMEA Limited2£8.0M

Procurement categories

What DERBY CITY COUNCIL buys

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.

Social work services

85310000
29 awards£263.5M

Special education services

80340000
20 awards£60.6M

Construction work for water projects

45240000
1 award£38.4M

Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

45230000
41 awards£33.6M

Building construction work

45210000
13 awards£27.6M

Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79620000
18 awards£27.6M

Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

70330000
2 awards£23.2M

Software-related services

72260000
20 awards£20.5M

Refuse disposal and treatment

90510000
7 awards£19.1M

Systems and technical consultancy services

72220000
24 awards£15.3M

Benefit services

75310000
7 awards£10.3M

Civic-amenity services

98350000
4 awards£9.6M

Insurance services

66510000
15 awards£8.7M

Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

50110000
13 awards£7.6M

Specialised chemical products

24950000
3 awards£7.6M

Social services

85320000
12 awards£6.9M

Banking services

66110000
3 awards£6.9M

Petroleum and distillates

09130000
3 awards£5.9M

Business and management consultancy services

79410000
10 awards£5.8M

Consultative engineering and construction services

71310000
45 awards£5.7M

Recent contracts

Latest DERBY CITY COUNCIL contracts awarded

The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.

ENQ1319a - Darley Abbey Mills Bridge - New Bridge Scoping Commission

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED · 2026-07-29

£30K

W818 - Ground investigation works for the Darley Mills Project

EMCUS LIMITED · 2026-07-29

£25K

ENQ1319c - Highways Concept Design

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED · 2026-07-29

£30K

ENQ1337 - Darley Abbey Mills Bridge - Environmental Planning Support

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED · 2026-07-29

£29K

For Inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Abacus Education Consultants Limited · 2026-07-29

For Inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for education services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Tradewind Recruitment Ltd · 2026-07-29

Call offs from Dynamic Purchasing System (TD1941) Q1 2026/27

Sutherland House School · 2026-07-27

£30K

Call offs from Framework TD2021 (Best Interests Assessors) for Q1 2026/27

See attachment · 2026-07-27

£53K

Provision of Habilitation Services

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association · 2026-07-03

£81K

ENQ1324 - Legal Services for the Demolition of Darley Mills Bridge

GELDARDS LLP · 2026-07-01

£25K

Family Based Community Support Service to help families and care leavers who may have multiple complex needs

SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN · 2026-06-26

ENQ1300 - Consultancy Agreement in Relation to Project Management Services

Bentley Project Management (UK) Limited · 2026-06-24

£58K

ENQ1297 - Staging and Screens for Darley Park Weekender Event

IMPACT PRODUCTIONS (MILTON KEYNES) LIMITED · 2026-06-24

£51K

ENQ1297 - Staging and Screens for Darley Park Weekender Event

IMPACT PRODUCTIONS (MILTON KEYNES) LIMITED · 2026-06-24

£53K

W783 - Tables and chairs for the upstairs balcony

SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LTD · 2026-06-22

£53K

W783 - Tables and chairs for the upstairs balcony

SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED · 2026-06-22

£53K

W806 - Online Legal Books

Thompson Reuters · 2026-06-22

£44K

W806 - Online Legal Books

THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL) UK LIMITED · 2026-06-22

£44K

TD2358 - Museum & Art Gallery Refurbishment of the existing passenger lift

MORRIS VERMAPORT LIMITED · 2026-06-18

£130K

TD2357 - Council House Refurbishment of two existing passenger lifts (2 & 3)

CONCEPT ELEVATORS (UK) LIMITED t/a Andwis Lifts · 2026-06-12

£260K

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Young Peoples - Supported Accommodation Block Contract

£4.7M

Education services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

£60.0M

Expression of Interest for Gayton Swimming Pool

TD2270 - Drug & Alcohol Integrated Recovery-Oriented System of Care Services TD2270 (DN781873)

TD2317 - Preliminary Market Engagement Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres

£82.0M

Provision of Debt Resolution Services

Adult Carers Support Service

Provision of Debt Resolution Services

Home to School Transport

Organic Waste Processing

TD2236 - Electrical Equipment & Fixed Wire Testing Services

D2 Two 2-bed Collaborative Children's Homes for Young People with Complex Mental Health needs

Drug and Alcohol Services Supplier - Engagement Event

Market Engagement for the Delivery of an Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service

TD1537b - Dry Mixed Recycling Processing

TD2236 - Electrical Equipment & Fixed Wire Testing Services

TD2256 - Supply and Installation of ICT Network Cabling, Repairs and Communication Services

TD2176 - Bulking and Haulage of Dry Mixed Recycling

£3.5M

D2 & NHS ICB Specialist Homes Provision

Procurement of a bus operator for Demand Responsive Transport

Pipeline

Contracts expiring in the next 12 months

When these contracts end, DERBY CITY COUNCIL typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.

ENQ1337 - Darley Abbey Mills Bridge - Environmental Planning Support

Expires: 2026-08-14

£29K

W801 - Consultancy Support

Expires: 2026-08-21

£31K

TD1945 - Architectural and Design Services (RIBA 3 TO 6) at the Bowling Ground Rosehill Street (Butterfly project)

Expires: 2026-08-28

£186K

TD1921 - Implementation of PLOTBOX software for Bereavement Services

Expires: 2026-08-31

£158K

TD2395 - Carlton Gardens Drainage Improvement Works

Expires: 2026-09-04

£130K

TD2257 - Refurbishment works at Wilkins Drive, Allenton

Expires: 2026-09-05

£631K

TD2328 - Inner Ring Road Connectivity Project

Expires: 2026-09-18

£250K

ENQ1187 - Small works for electrical distribution board works

Expires: 2026-09-22

£26K

ENQ1297 - Staging and Screens for Darley Park Weekender Event

Expires: 2026-09-30

£53K

ENQ1319c - Highways Concept Design

Expires: 2026-09-30

£30K

ENQ1255 - Elvaston Lane Play Area Project

Expires: 2026-09-30

£87K

W597 - Creative Pathways Public Art Initiative On Derby City Cycle Network

Expires: 2026-10-07

£40K

ENQ1179 - Cost Consultant - Guildhall

Expires: 2026-10-16

£78K

Children's Rights Service

Expires: 2026-10-25

£410K

TD2228 - Council House Lift Refurbishment (2025)

Expires: 2026-10-26

£110K

ENQ1081 - Lift & VLP Refurbishment for Blagreaves Library

Expires: 2026-10-26

£70K

TD1679- BACS Payment System

Expires: 2026-10-30

£39K

ENQ1300 - Consultancy Agreement in Relation to Project Management Services

Expires: 2026-10-30

£58K

TD2023 - Provision of Markeaton Crematorium Memorials

Expires: 2026-10-31

£200K

TD2078 - Highways, Grounds Maintenance & Parks System

Expires: 2026-10-31

£705K

Framework for the Provision of Best Interest Assessors (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) Assessment Services

Expires: 2026-11-26

£400K

TD2150- The Provision of Specialist Training Courses and Needs Specific Training Resources in Private Sector Housing

Expires: 2026-11-30

£260K

TD2191 - Procurement of Winter Grit Salt

Expires: 2026-11-30

£240K

TD2336- 9 New Vans for Public Building

Expires: 2026-11-30

£310K

TD2272 - Crematorium Maintenance

Expires: 2026-12-17

£992K

Cremator maintenance, services and repair

Expires: 2026-12-17

£1.1M

ENQ1240- Continuation of SEND and Adult Social Care developer support

Expires: 2026-12-31

£55K

TD2382 - Supply of 2x Tractor for Grounds Maintenance Team

Expires: 2026-12-31

£249K

ENQ1324 - Legal Services for the Demolition of Darley Mills Bridge

Expires: 2026-12-31

£25K

W704 - Sculptural artworks between Friar Gate Bridge and Friar Gate Goods Yard

Expires: 2027-01-01

£60K

TD2097- Transforming the Council Using AI Technology

Expires: 2027-01-31

£7.0M

TD2158- Office Furniture Products and Services

Expires: 2027-01-31

£1.5M

TD2209- Provision of a digital health platform to support health and lifestyle pathways

Expires: 2027-02-28

£233K

ENQ943- Youth Offending Case Management system

Expires: 2027-02-28

£73K

TD2320 - Family Group Conferencing

Expires: 2027-02-28

£180K

TD2320 - Family Group Conferencing

Expires: 2027-02-28

TD2096 - THE SUPPLY OF DOMESTIC 2 WHEELED REFUSE BINS

Expires: 2027-03-31

£750K

TD1965- Provision of Fraud Case Management System

Expires: 2027-03-31

£20K

TD1702 - Maintenance of Traffic Signals and Associated Equipment

Expires: 2027-03-31

£2.2M

ENQ1228 - Replace Window Cleaning Van for Street Cleansing

Expires: 2027-03-31

£45K

Provision of a Dementia Support Service

Expires: 2027-03-31

£893K

TD2206 - Elections and Electoral Registration Bulk Mailing and Printing Services

Expires: 2027-03-31

£273K

TD2383 - Capital Programme - Surface Dressing 2026/27

Expires: 2027-03-31

£686K

TD1809- Gas

Expires: 2027-03-31

£3.4M

TD2372 - Mobility Programme Cost & Risk Assurance 2026/27

Expires: 2027-03-31

£72K

TD2101 Tree Management works at various sites to support the Our City Our River Tree Planting Programme

Expires: 2027-03-31

£125K

TD2367 - Mobility Programme Traffic Signal Support

Expires: 2027-03-31

£240K

For the provision of a Family Time Service

Expires: 2027-03-31

£317K

W774 - Re appointment of Project Supervisor - Surveying

Expires: 2027-03-31

£97K

ENQ1063 - Electoral Management System

Expires: 2027-03-31

£143K

Market analysis

Bidding into DERBY CITY COUNCIL — what to expect

Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.

46%

Top-5 supplier share

49d

Avg response window

32d

Median response window

24mo

Avg contract duration

Frequently asked

Common questions about selling to DERBY CITY COUNCIL

How much does DERBY CITY COUNCIL spend on procurement?

DERBY CITY COUNCIL awarded 664 contracts totalling £717.9M between 2023-08-01 and 2026-08-01, working with 363 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £1.2M.

Who are DERBY CITY COUNCIL's top suppliers?

The largest suppliers to DERBY CITY COUNCIL by total award value are Angel and Star Care Services, Acorn Education and Care Services, Alternatives Activity Centre. The top five suppliers together hold 46% of contract value.

What does DERBY CITY COUNCIL buy from suppliers?

DERBY CITY COUNCIL's procurement is concentrated in social work services, special education services, construction work for water projects, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.

How can my business bid for DERBY CITY COUNCIL contracts?

DERBY CITY 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 DERBY CITY COUNCIL tenders?

DERBY CITY COUNCIL typically gives suppliers a median of 32 days to respond (average 49 days). Standard contract duration is around 24 months.

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Sources & methodology

How this profile is compiled

Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-08-01

This profile aggregates public-record procurement data published by the UK Government under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ENKII fetches, deduplicates, and aggregates source records; we don't edit the underlying facts.

Source portals

  • · Find a Tender (find-tender.service.gov.uk)
  • · Contracts Finder
  • · Spend Network
Full methodology — calculations, refresh cadence & caveats

Source records remain subject to Open Government Licence v3.0 attribution. ENKII doesn't warrant accuracy beyond the source portals' own publication.

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