Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Derby City Council
Top-five suppliers hold 44% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Derby City Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
85310000
8531000045210000
4521000080340000
8034000045240000
4524000045230000
4523000079620000
7962000070330000
7033000072260000
7226000090510000
9051000072220000
7222000071310000
7131000075310000
7531000098350000
9835000066510000
6651000079410000
7941000050110000
5011000024950000
2495000085320000
8532000066110000
6611000009130000
09130000Recent contracts
Latest Derby City Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
TD2357 - Council House Refurbishment of two existing passenger lifts (2 & 3)
CONCEPT ELEVATORS (UK) LIMITED t/a Andwis Lifts · 2026-06-12
£260K
W801 - Consultancy Support
APSE SYNERGY LIMITED · 2026-06-10
£31K
W766 - Servicing and repair services
TECH TONIC VEHICLE REPAIR LIMITED · 2026-06-10
£50K
TD2285 - Event Security Services
SHOWSEC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED · 2026-05-22
£1.1M
TD2285 - Event Security Services
SHOWSEC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED · 2026-05-22
£1.1M
TD2396 - 2026/27 Capital Programme Road Markings
WJ NORTH LIMITED · 2026-05-20
£100K
The Supply of General Commercial and Industrial Products
AMA Supplies Ltd · 2026-05-20
£900K
TD2394 - 2026/27 Footway Slurry Sealing Programme
KIELY BROS. LIMITED · 2026-05-19
£250K
TD2382 - Supply of 2x Tractor for Grounds Maintenance Team
B&B Tractors · 2026-05-19
£249K
TD2395 - Carlton Gardens Drainage Improvement Works
WHITEHOUSE CONSTRUCTION CO. LIMITED · 2026-05-19
£130K
TD2383 - Capital Programme - Surface Dressing 2026/27
KIELY BROS. LIMITED · 2026-05-19
£686K
TD2342- Income Management system
REDACTED for cyber-security reasons · 2026-05-18
£1.0M
ENQ1242 - Complaint Management System
REDACTED for cyber-security reasons · 2026-05-18
£77K
ENQ1289 - PSN Code of Connection (CoCo) IT Health Check
REDACTED for cyber-security reasons · 2026-05-18
£67K
TD2363- Appointment of a Project Supervisor Mechanical Role
Insight Executive Group Limited · 2026-05-18
£98K
TD2331 - Family Based Community Support Service to help families and care leavers who may have multiple complex needs
Safe Families for Children · 2026-05-15
TD2331 - Family Based Community Support service to help families and care leavers who may have multiple or complex needs
Safe Families for Children · 2026-05-15
£194K
W791 - Housing Benefit Audit Services FOR 2023 - 24
GRANT THORNTON UK LLP · 2026-05-12
£49K
TD2384 - Wragley Way - Carriageway Resurfacing 2026/27
THOMAS BOW LTD · 2026-05-12
£185K
W791 - Housing Benefit Audit Services
GRANT THORNTON UK LLP · 2026-05-12
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Open opportunities
Open Derby City Council tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
TD2392 - Fire Risk Assessment Services
Deadline: 2026-06-25
TD2392 - Fire Risk Assessment Services
Deadline: 2026-06-26
£768K
TD2392 - Fire Risk Assessment Services
Deadline: 2026-06-26
£768K
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
Procurement of a bus operator for Demand Responsive Transport
Procurement of a bus operator for Demand Responsive Transport
£1.1M
TD2049 - Remote Processing of Revenues & Benefits Work Package
TD2049 - Remote Processing of Revenues & Benefits Work Package
TD2046 - Ads on the Move
TD2046 - Ads on the Move
Pre-procurement Market Engagement Questionnaire - Mobility Hub (large scale) with Clean Refuelling
Pre-procurement Market Engagement Questionnaire - Mobility Hub (large scale) with Clean Refuelling
Pre-procurement Market Engagement Questionnaire - Mobility Hub (large scale) with Clean Refuelling
Pre-procurement Market Engagement Questionnaire - Mobility Hub (large scale) with Clean Refuelling
Soft Market Testing - D2 & NHS ICB Specialist Homes Provision
Young Peoples - Supported Accommodation Block Contract
£4.7M
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.
ENQ1266 - Darley Abbey Emergency Works, Planned Monitoring and Surveys
Expires: 2026-06-30
£50K
TD2326 - Real-time information displays for bus stops 25/26
Expires: 2026-06-30
£200K
ENQ950- Insurance Claims Management System
Expires: 2026-06-30
£26K
TD2151- Assets - Buildings Insurance (RCA or Demolition & Debris Removal)
Expires: 2026-06-30
£132K
TD2018 - Rostering System for HomeFirst & Facilities Management
Expires: 2026-06-30
£211K
TD1892 - Washroom Services
Expires: 2026-06-30
£290K
ENQ1175- SEND & AP Business Intelligence/Developer Support
Expires: 2026-07-13
£31K
TD2369 - Mile Ash Lane wall Re-Build
Expires: 2026-07-31
£375K
TD2310 - Secure Operations Centre
Expires: 2026-07-31
£318K
ENQ1270 - Chellaston park footpath
Expires: 2026-07-31
£26K
ENQ855- New Internal Audit Management System
Expires: 2026-07-31
£60K
ENQ844 - Music System for Crem
Expires: 2026-07-31
£32K
Call off from TD1941 DPS (SEN Placements) for Q4 2024/25
Expires: 2026-07-31
£190K
ENQ1224 - Retail and Centres Study
Expires: 2026-07-31
£51K
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
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
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
TD2336- 9 New Vans for Public Building
Expires: 2026-11-30
£310K
TD2191 - Procurement of Winter Grit Salt
Expires: 2026-11-30
£240K
Cremator maintenance, services and repair
Expires: 2026-12-17
£1.1M
TD2272 - Crematorium Maintenance
Expires: 2026-12-17
£992K
TD2382 - Supply of 2x Tractor for Grounds Maintenance Team
Expires: 2026-12-31
£249K
ENQ1240- Continuation of SEND and Adult Social Care developer support
Expires: 2026-12-31
£55K
W704 - Sculptural artworks between Friar Gate Bridge and Friar Gate Goods Yard
Expires: 2027-01-01
£60K
TD2158- Office Furniture Products and Services
Expires: 2027-01-31
£1.5M
TD2097- Transforming the Council Using AI Technology
Expires: 2027-01-31
£7.0M
TD2320 - Family Group Conferencing
Expires: 2027-02-28
ENQ943- Youth Offending Case Management system
Expires: 2027-02-28
£73K
TD2320 - Family Group Conferencing
Expires: 2027-02-28
£180K
TD2209- Provision of a digital health platform to support health and lifestyle pathways
Expires: 2027-02-28
£233K
ENQ1063 - Electoral Management System
Expires: 2027-03-31
£143K
TD1702 - Maintenance of Traffic Signals and Associated Equipment
Expires: 2027-03-31
£2.2M
TD2206 - Elections and Electoral Registration Bulk Mailing and Printing Services
Expires: 2027-03-31
£273K
W773 - Re appointment of Fire Safety Service Manager
Expires: 2027-03-31
£97K
TD2096 - THE SUPPLY OF DOMESTIC 2 WHEELED REFUSE BINS
Expires: 2027-03-31
£750K
Market analysis
Bidding into Derby City Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
44%
Top-5 supplier share
48d
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 676 contracts totalling £778.5M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 371 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £1.3M.
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, SJS (4) LIMITED. The top five suppliers together hold 44% of contract value.
What does Derby City Council buy from suppliers?
Derby City Council's procurement is concentrated in 85310000, 45210000, 80340000, 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 48 days). Standard contract duration is around 24 months.
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How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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