Top suppliers
Top suppliers to DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Top-five suppliers hold 46% 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.
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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
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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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