Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Devon County Council
Top-five suppliers hold 71% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Devon County Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest Devon County Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
CP2803-26 Pepperdon Retaining Wall A382 Moretonhampstead
Marine & Civil Solutions Limited · 2026-07-21
£74K
CP2631-25 Lot 1: Individual arrangements and blocks for Support delivered across Homes with support (regulated and unregulated) and Community Based Support.
ACORN INDEPENDENCE LIMITED · 2026-07-13
Public Bus Service (Lot 5) ND300 Ilfracombe - Lynmouth
Stagecoach South West · 2026-07-02
£380K
Lot 1. Adult Skills Fund(ASF) and Free Courses For Jobs (FCFJ)
3D 360 LIMITED · 2026-07-01
CP2754-25 CTCRR Bowls Club Design and Build
Skinner Construction Ltd · 2026-06-30
£1.9M
[FWKORD0020] Braunton Traffic Signals Replacements
E and J W Glendinning Limited · 2026-06-30
£31K
FWKORD0018 Principal Inspection of Pinhoe Railway (Monkerton) Bridges, Exeter
ASSOCIATED ASPHALT CONTRACTING LTD · 2026-06-19
£25K
BHNL Specialist Advisory Support
Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West Limited · 2026-06-18
£20K
CP2763-26 Supply of ICT Software Services Framework Lot 1
Specialist Computer Centres Plc · 2026-06-18
£8.2M
BHNL Specialist Advisory Support
Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West Limited · 2026-06-18
£20K
CP2706-25 Growing Futures Strategic Partner
CATCH 22 CHARITY LIMITED · 2026-06-18
£156.0M
CP2807-26 : Construction Advisers to support an Outline Planning Application for Parks Farm in Crediton – Planning Consultant
Planning Potential Limited · 2026-06-10
£110K
CP2777-26 JACs Specialist Project Manager
Quite Laterally Ltd · 2026-06-08
£910K
South West Collaborative De-Icing Salt Framework - 2026/2027 Mini Competition - Lot 3 Bulk Brining Salt For Use in Saturators
J C Peacock & Co Ltd · 2026-06-03
£172K
South West Collaborative De-Icing Salt Framework - 2026/2027 Mini Competition - Lot 1 Bulk De-icing Salt to BS3247:2011
Salt Sales Co. · 2026-06-03
£1.2M
South West Collaborative De-Icing Salt Framework - 2026/2027 Mini Competition - Lot 2 Bulk Coated De-icing Salt
Compass Minerals UK Ltd · 2026-06-03
£32K
South West Collaborative De-Icing Salt Framework - 2026/2027 Mini Competition - Lot 4 25kg Bags in 1 Tonne Packs and 1 Tonne Dumpy Bags of De-icing Salt to BS3247:2011 + A1:2016
NWT Supplies Limited · 2026-06-03
£19K
Cullompton Town Centre Relief Road (CTCRR) - Phase 5: Flood Compensation Area (FCA) works
ASSOCIATED ASPHALT CONTRACTING LTD · 2026-05-21
£1.0M
CP2772-26 Virtual School System
eGov Solutions Ltd · 2026-05-19
£95K
Cullompton Town Centre Relief Road
WILLS BROS CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED · 2026-05-11
£13.8M
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CP2549-24 Devon and Somerset Standing List of Approved Contractors (SLoAC) Reopening 2026
Deadline: 2026-09-07
£60.0M
Devon Highways Term Service Contract
Deadline: 2027-08-31
£700.0M
CP2392-23 Adoption Support Fund Services (FPS) (CP1386-16 Providers only)
Deadline: 2027-11-30
CP2392-23 Adoption Support Fund Services (FPS)
Deadline: 2027-11-30
CP2392-23 Adoption Support Fund Services (FPS)
Deadline: 2027-11-30
CP2392-23 Adoption Support Fund Services (FPS)
Deadline: 2027-11-30
CP2392-23 Adoption Support Fund Services (FPS)
Deadline: 2027-11-30
CP2392-23 Adoption Support Fund Services (FPS) (CP1386-16 APPROVED PROVIDERS)
Deadline: 2027-11-30
CP2392-23 Adoption Support Fund Services (FPS)
Deadline: 2027-11-30
CP2392-23 Adoption Support Fund Services (FPS)
Deadline: 2027-11-30
£13.6M
CP2374-23 Community Services Provider Directory
Deadline: 2028-08-31
CP2374-23 Community Services Provider Directory
Deadline: 2028-08-31
B3181 Baulk Bridge Replacement
CP2565-24 Contract for the operation of 18 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC's) and 2 waste Transfers stations
£70.0M
CP2631-25 16+ Support and Accommodation Pathway
£9.0M
Shortbreaks Commissioning
CP2678-25 Occupational Therapy Services into Atkinson Secure Childrens Home
CP2677-25 Medical Provision into Atkinson Secure Childrens Home
CP2636-25 The Provision of Healthwatch and Local Engagement in the County of Devon
Shortbreaks Commissioning
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Devon County Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Lot 5 Free Courses for Jobs A)Devon
Expires: 2026-07-31
CP2260-22 ICT Corporate Backup System
Expires: 2026-07-31
£670K
CP2398-23 Voice Session Border Controller Support
Expires: 2026-08-05
£100K
CP2408-23 Scomis ITMS Systems
Expires: 2026-08-20
£203K
CP2389-23 ISP Data Access Services (5gb Virgin Line)
Expires: 2026-08-28
£125K
CP2594-24 Prepaid Cards
Expires: 2026-08-31
£150K
CP2692-25 Firewall Support Contract
Expires: 2026-08-31
£35K
CP2407-23 eMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record) Software Procurement for Adult & Children's Services
Expires: 2026-09-30
£33K
CP2275-22 Highway Winter Service Weather Forecast for South West Consortium
Expires: 2026-09-30
£800K
CP2427-23 Staff Benefits Portal Platform Provider
Expires: 2026-10-01
£18.0M
CP2426-23 Staff Benefits - Childcare Vouchers
Expires: 2026-10-01
£527K
Lot 1. Construction
Expires: 2026-10-31
£5.9M
CP2671-25 JACS (Joint Adults and Children's Systems) Programme Data Migration Specialist
Expires: 2026-10-31
£130K
Lot 7. Health Care
Expires: 2026-10-31
£3.0M
Lot 1. Construction - Additonal
Expires: 2026-10-31
£366K
CP2306-22 Winter Service Vehicle Fleet (Gritter) Tracking System
Expires: 2026-10-31
£49K
CP2725-25 Duplicate Payments
Expires: 2026-11-05
£80K
Lot 1a. Pre-16 Education Placements
Expires: 2026-12-07
£614.0M
CP2721-25 Devon Wide Traffic Data Journey Time & Travel Patterns
Expires: 2026-12-10
£29K
CP2301-22 Enforcement Agency Services
Expires: 2026-12-31
Lot 1. IPS in Exeter, East Devon and Mid Devon
Expires: 2027-01-02
£2.9M
CP2708-25 Social Media Platform
Expires: 2027-01-04
£48K
CP2662-24/1 Connect to Work (Lot 3 IPS in Teignbridge, South Hams and West Devon)
Expires: 2027-01-15
£566K
CP2466-23 Autodesk License Renewals
Expires: 2027-01-20
£153K
CP2480-24 Scomis Hosted Apps 2024 Microsoft SA Renewal
Expires: 2027-01-31
£74K
CP2605-25 Smoking Application
Expires: 2027-03-18
£255K
Connect 5 (or equivalent programme)
Expires: 2027-03-31
£184K
CP2735-25 Community Healthcare Mobile Workforce
Expires: 2027-03-31
£207K
CP2647-25 Project Portfolio Programme Management Tool
Expires: 2027-03-31
£175K
CP2781-26 Extreme Network Maintenance Contract
Expires: 2027-03-31
£162K
CP2412-23 Adoption Video Services
Expires: 2027-03-31
£80K
CP2313-22 Haulage of Mid-Devon District Council's Residue and Garden Waste
Expires: 2027-03-31
£1.2M
CP2772-26 Virtual School System
Expires: 2027-03-31
£95K
CP2493-24 Education & Learning - Capita ONE
Expires: 2027-03-31
£925K
BHNL Specialist Advisory Support
Expires: 2027-03-31
£20K
CP2296-22 Statutory Social Care and Health (NHS) Complaints Advocacy Service for Adults and Children in Devon and Torbay
Expires: 2027-03-31
£4.4M
BHNL Specialist Advisory Support
Expires: 2027-03-31
£20K
CP2334-22 Recycling of District Council's Glass Bottles and Jars
Expires: 2027-03-31
£2.0M
CP2343-23 Waste Marketing Service
Expires: 2027-03-31
£750K
CP2572-24 Contract for servicing and repairing pumps at closed landfill sites
Expires: 2027-03-31
£45K
Further Competition via the SCF 5 Construct Framework Lot 1 - Atkinson SCH Rebuild - MC2
Expires: 2027-04-19
£48.9M
CP2567-24 Adult Safeguarding & Mental Capacity Act Training
Expires: 2027-04-28
£283K
CP2337-23 Devon County Council Corporate Grounds Maintenance Contract
Expires: 2027-04-30
£600K
CP2650-25 Virtual Wallet solution
Expires: 2027-05-16
£200K
CTCRR Bowls Club Design and Build
Expires: 2027-06-14
£1.9M
CP2617-24 Integrated Highways Management System
Expires: 2027-06-30
£1.7M
South West Collaborative De-Icing Salt Framework - 2026/2027 Mini Competition - Lot 3 Bulk Brining Salt For Use in Saturators
Expires: 2027-06-30
£172K
South West Collaborative De-Icing Salt Framework - 2026/2027 Mini Competition - Lot 4 25kg Bags in 1 Tonne Packs and 1 Tonne Dumpy Bags of De-icing Salt to BS3247:2011 + A1:2016
Expires: 2027-06-30
£19K
South West Collaborative De-Icing Salt Framework - 2026/2027 Mini Competition - Lot 1 Bulk De-icing Salt to BS3247:2011
Expires: 2027-06-30
£1.2M
South West Collaborative De-Icing Salt Framework - 2026/2027 Mini Competition - Lot 2 Bulk Coated De-icing Salt
Expires: 2027-06-30
£32K
Market analysis
Bidding into Devon County Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
71%
Top-5 supplier share
85d
Avg response window
32d
Median response window
38mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Devon County Council
How much does Devon County Council spend on procurement?
Devon County Council awarded 283 contracts totalling £2.2bn between 2023-07-29 and 2026-07-29, working with 211 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £8.7M.
Who are Devon County Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Devon County Council by total award value are Milestone Infrastructure Limited, Viridor Exeter Waste Services Limited, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The top five suppliers together hold 71% of contract value.
What does Devon County Council buy from suppliers?
Devon County Council's procurement is concentrated in construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork, refuse disposal and treatment, social services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Devon County Council contracts?
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What's the typical response window for Devon County Council tenders?
Devon County Council typically gives suppliers a median of 32 days to respond (average 85 days). Standard contract duration is around 38 months.
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