Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Dover District Council
Top-five suppliers hold 90% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Dover District Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest Dover District Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Provision of Preventative and Reactive Maintenance - Electrical Vehicle Charging Points 2026 - 2029
Connected Kerb Limited · 2026-06-24
£54K
Provision of Asbestos Surveying, Sampling and Removal Services 2026 - 2027
PA Group (UK) Ltd · 2026-05-14
£180K
Provision of Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) Services to the Dover Port Health Authority
Hall Mark Meat Hygiene Ltd · 2026-05-14
Employers Agent Appointment - Stanhope Road, Dover
Lawson Queay Chartered Surveyors · 2026-05-12
£12K
Tree Maintenance Services
Green Growth Services Ltd - · 2026-05-12
£68K
Equipment & Machinery Servicing
Plantexpand Ltd · 2026-05-11
£112K
Architectural Services for Edinburgh House & Ethelbert Road, Deal
Playle & Partners LLP · 2026-05-07
£23K
Tarmac Patch Repairs to Car Parks & Footpaths 2026 – 2029
Steadline Limited · 2026-05-06
£105K
Refurbishment works at 66 Cannon Street, Deal
DMS Limited - PCCC-5297-ZDYT · 2026-04-30
£40K
Employer's Agent - Acquisition of 39 properties at Sholden Meadows
Martello Building Consultancy · 2026-04-23
£10K
Tides Tennis Centre - Lighting Replacement
Low Energy Designs Ltd · 2026-04-23
£90K
Road Lining Works 2026 - 2029
Archway Highway Services Ltd · 2026-04-23
£60K
Employer's Agent and Quantity Surveyor Service for Edinburgh House & Ethelbert Road, Deal
Lawson Queay Chartered Surveyors · 2026-04-09
£30K
Employers Agent for Park Avenue, Deal
MARTELLO BUILDING CONSULTANCY LIMITED · 2026-03-24
£26K
Architectural Services at Park Avenue, Deal
TAYLORHARE ARCHITECTS LTD · 2026-03-24
£16K
Employers Agent for Greenways, Betteshanger, Deal
Martello Building Consultancy · 2026-03-24
£8K
Estates Clearance Service
Wynsdale Group Ltd T/A Wynsdale Environmental · 2026-03-19
£150K
Provision of Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) Services to the Dover Port Health Authority
Hall Mark Meat Hygiene Ltd · 2026-03-12
Election Management Software
FCS Software Solutions Ltd · 2026-02-04
£91K
Occupational Health Services and Employee Assistance Programme
INNOVATE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT GROUP LIMITED · 2026-01-23
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SAP28 - Land Between Eythorne and Elvington - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME)
£1.5M
Leisure Management Contract for Tides Leisure Centre
Leisure Management Contract for Tides Leisure Centre
Responsive Maintenance and Void Contract 2025 – 2030
Responsive Maintenance & Void Contract
Responsive Maintenance & Void Contract
SAP28 - Land Between Eythorne and Elvington - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME)
£1.5M
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Dover District Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Alarm Call Monitoring Service
Expires: 2026-07-31
£16K
Fuel Cards
Expires: 2026-08-31
£40K
Employer's Agent at Willowbank, Sandwich
Expires: 2026-09-21
£18K
Provision of Portal Official Veterinarian (OV) Services to the Dover Port Health Authority
Expires: 2027-03-31
Provision of Asbestos Surveying, Sampling and Removal Services 2026 - 2027
Expires: 2027-03-31
£180K
Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Service & Maintenance 2024 - 2027
Expires: 2027-03-31
£180K
Dover District Gang Mowing & Additional Cutting Service 2025 - 2027
Expires: 2027-03-31
£76K
Mobile Catering Concession at Sandwich Quay
Expires: 2027-05-16
Electoral Print Service
Expires: 2027-05-31
£375K
Market analysis
Bidding into Dover District Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
90%
Top-5 supplier share
26d
Avg response window
25d
Median response window
20mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Dover District Council
How much does Dover District Council spend on procurement?
Dover District Council awarded 112 contracts totalling £103.6M between 2023-07-30 and 2026-07-30, working with 88 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £1.1M.
Who are Dover District Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Dover District Council by total award value are Mears Limited, Sports and Leisure Management Ltd, Town & Country. The top five suppliers together hold 90% of contract value.
What does Dover District Council buy from suppliers?
Dover District Council's procurement is concentrated in repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations, sports facilities operation services, social work services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Dover District Council contracts?
Dover District 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 Dover District Council tenders?
Dover District Council typically gives suppliers a median of 25 days to respond (average 26 days). Standard contract duration is around 20 months.
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How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-07-30
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