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UK GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT

Public-sector buyer · United Kingdom

East Sussex County Council

East Sussex County 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: 2023-07-31 to 2026-07-31Updated 2026-07-31

£753.7M

Total spend

563

Contract awards

321

Unique suppliers

£1.5M

Avg contract

According to ENKII, East Sussex County Council has awarded 563 contracts worth £753.7M to 321 suppliers between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, at an average contract value of £1.5M, with the top five suppliers holding 44% of contract value.

Top suppliers

Top suppliers to East Sussex County Council

Top-five suppliers hold 44% of contract value — a concentrated market.

SupplierAwardsTotal value
CHANGE, GROW, LIVE SERVICES LIMITED3£131.7M
COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED1£72.8M
N&P CRAYFORD MRF LIMITED1£54.0M
AP Security (APS) Ltd1£38.6M
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust4£35.7M
SOUTHDOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED1£24.1M
ADVANCE ADVOCACY AND NON-VIOLENCE COMMUNITY EDUCATION3£22.5M
East Sussex Health Care NHS Trust1£21.3M
Dell Corporation Ltd1£21.0M
Thrive Tribe Limited5£19.5M
EDF ENERGY (UK) LIMITED1£16.6M
East Sussex Healthcare Trust2£15.4M
Solace Women's Aid3£15.2M
NSL LIMITED1£11.3M
Southdown Housing Association Limited2£10.5M
COMPASS TRAVEL (SUSSEX) LTD13£9.8M
Independent Lives (Disability) Ltd3£9.6M
STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE LIMITED4£9.0M
CARE SANTE KENT LIMITED2£8.9M
East Sussex College Group2£7.5M

Procurement categories

What East Sussex County Council buys

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

Social services

85320000
11 awards£161.1M

Social work services

85310000
41 awards£106.9M

Miscellaneous health services

85140000
26 awards£89.5M

Catering services

55520000
1 award£72.8M

Refuse disposal and treatment

90510000
2 awards£54.0M

Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77310000
3 awards£41.0M

Road transport services

60110000
64 awards£29.3M

Data-processing machines (hardware)

30210000
6 awards£23.2M

Electricity

09310000
1 award£16.6M

Consultative engineering and construction services

71310000
31 awards£16.1M

Civic-amenity services

98350000
1 award£11.3M

Building construction work

45210000
59 awards£9.8M

Miscellaneous business-related services

79990000
7 awards£8.5M

Vocational training services

80530000
8 awards£8.3M

Youth education services

80310000
6 awards£7.3M

Foreign affairs and other services

75210000
2 awards£7.3M

Road equipment

34920000
3 awards£6.4M

Advertising and marketing services

79340000
10 awards£5.9M

Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work

45110000
2 awards£5.0M

Accounting and auditing services

79210000
3 awards£4.8M

Recent contracts

Latest East Sussex County Council contracts awarded

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

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

Hams Travel · 2026-07-29

£113K

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

24x7 Ltd · 2026-07-27

£185K

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

24x7 Ltd · 2026-07-27

£129K

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

24x7 Ltd · 2026-07-27

£142K

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)

Miles Private Hire Limited · 2026-07-23

£84K

Westfield Hall Roof Replacement

sussex asphalte · 2026-07-22

£99K

Supported Housing Strategic Needs Assessment

PRIVATE PUBLIC LTD · 2026-07-22

£160K

Danehill Primary School - Fire compartmentation Works

Colours Decorating Ltd · 2026-07-21

£22K

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

Southern Travel Solutions Ltd · 2026-07-21

£117K

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

Southern Travel Solutions Ltd · 2026-07-17

£123K

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

24x7 Ltd · 2026-07-13

£214K

Kitchen Refurbishment - Polly Arch Site

COLOURS DECORATING LIMITED · 2026-07-13

£29K

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)

247 Transport Solutions Ltd · 2026-07-09

£53K

East Sussex Drug and Alcohol Recovery Fund Services - Carers

ADFAM NATIONAL · 2026-07-07

£435K

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

Vics transport · 2026-07-07

£173K

East Sussex Drug and Alcohol Recovery Fund Services - Street Communities

THE SEAVIEW PROJECT · 2026-07-07

£521K

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)

247 Transport Solutions Ltd · 2026-06-29

£73K

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)

247 Transport Solutions Ltd · 2026-06-29

£61K

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

sprint airport transfers · 2026-06-24

£68K

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

sprint airport transfers · 2026-06-24

£134K

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Open East Sussex County Council tenders

Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

Deadline: 2026-07-31

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

Deadline: 2026-07-31

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)

Deadline: 2026-07-31

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

Deadline: 2026-07-31

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

Deadline: 2026-08-04

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

Deadline: 2026-08-04

ESCC - AW - South East Sector Led Improvement Programme (SESLIP) Approved List

Deadline: 2026-12-14

ESCC - AW - South East Sector Led Improvement Programme (SESLIP) Approved List

Deadline: 2026-12-14

Approved List for Supported Accommodation for Children and Young People

Deadline: 2027-05-21

Approved List for Supported Accommodation for Children and Young People

Deadline: 2027-05-21

ESCC Education Division Approved Provider List (EDAPL)

Deadline: 2028-09-30

ESCC Education Division Approved Provider List (EDAPL)

Deadline: 2028-09-30

£6.0M

ESCC Education Division Approved Provider List (EDAPL)

Deadline: 2028-09-30

ESCC PS Approved List for the provision of Residential and Nursing Care Home Services.

Deadline: 2032-07-20

Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service

Sensory Impairment Equipment and Support Services

East Sussex School Health Services

School Catering Services for Primary, Secondary, Academies and Special Schools within East Sussex.

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Pipeline

Contracts expiring in the next 12 months

When these contracts end, East Sussex County Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.

Transport for the South East Technical Call-off Contract

Expires: 2026-07-31

£3.0M

Active Travel Initiatives

Expires: 2026-08-31

£62K

Mayfield C of E Primary School - Fire Alarm Upgrade

Expires: 2026-09-01

£35K

Motcombe Primary School - Fire Alarm Upgrade

Expires: 2026-09-01

£44K

ESCC-PMD-NETHERFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL CLADDINF REPLACEMENT

Expires: 2026-09-02

£56K

ESCC-PMD-Wadhurst CEPS KS2 Toilet refurb works

Expires: 2026-09-10

£60K

Award of East Sussex Sexual Health Services contract

Expires: 2026-09-30

£12.5M

Ivanti Neurons/Cherwell Software Subscription Licences

Expires: 2026-10-14

£376K

Stop Smoking, Feel Better - Multimedia Public Health Education Campaign

Expires: 2026-11-16

£1.6M

Direct Award of Contract for the provision of support services to the East Sussex Parent and Carers Forum (ESPCF)

Expires: 2026-11-30

£63K

ESCC DR for the provision of supported living services to working age adults with learning disabilities at Warwick House & Steyne Road schemes

Expires: 2026-11-30

£1.2M

ESCC - TDC Consultancy Support

Expires: 2026-12-14

£150K

Stop Smoking, Feel Better - Multimedia Public Health Education Campaign

Expires: 2026-12-14

£1.6M

ESCC - MA - IT Skills and Training Managed Service

Expires: 2026-12-31

£300K

SAP In Azure BAU Support

Expires: 2026-12-31

£171K

ESCC ArcGIS Subscriptions

Expires: 2027-01-01

£31K

Stanmer Park Archaeology PA2 Feasibility Study

Expires: 2027-01-18

£63K

Committee Management System and Restricted App

Expires: 2027-01-31

£29K

Provision of Fuel Card Services for the Councils fleet of owned/hired vehicles

Expires: 2027-02-28

£560K

Award of ESCC Healthwatch and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service

Expires: 2027-03-31

£2.3M

Education Management System

Expires: 2027-03-31

£266K

Blue Heart Telemetry Installation

Expires: 2027-03-31

£148K

ESCC - SS - East Sussex Mental Health Support Service

Expires: 2027-03-31

£24.1M

Extension of contract for Smartcard Services for English National Concessionary Fares and associated Services

Expires: 2027-03-31

£436K

Tender for the provision of an Integrated Health and Wellbeing Service.

Expires: 2027-03-31

Contract for the provision of Carers Centre for East Sussex

Expires: 2027-03-31

£4.3M

ESCC Early Help Partnership 0-5 years Health Visiting Service and Early Help Services (Healthy Child Programme)

Expires: 2027-03-31

£15.4M

ESCC Road Safety Behaviour Programme

Expires: 2027-03-31

£120K

Core assessments of adults under the Care Act 2014

Expires: 2027-03-31

£480K

Direct Award of a contract for the provision of Provision of Marketing and Advertising Space for East Sussex Health Behaviour Marketing Campaigns

Expires: 2027-03-31

£150K

ESCC- Nutanix Sofware & Hardware

Expires: 2027-03-31

£268K

ESCC Online Monitoring

Expires: 2027-03-31

£189K

Adopted Adults Peer Group Project

Expires: 2027-05-31

£45K

Electronic Disclosures & Barring Service (eDBS) Checking Service & Associated Reporting

Expires: 2027-05-31

£130K

Active Partnership for Eastbourne and Lewes

Expires: 2027-05-31

£177K

ESCC - FW - iCasework Case Management System

Expires: 2027-07-02

£218K

BHCC-ITT-Withdean Sports Complex MUGA Refurbishment

Expires: 2027-07-18

£66K

Legal Case Management System

Expires: 2027-07-31

£380K

Market analysis

Bidding into East Sussex County Council — what to expect

Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.

44%

Top-5 supplier share

89d

Avg response window

17d

Median response window

27mo

Avg contract duration

Frequently asked

Common questions about selling to East Sussex County Council

How much does East Sussex County Council spend on procurement?

East Sussex County Council awarded 563 contracts totalling £753.7M between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 321 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £1.5M.

Who are East Sussex County Council's top suppliers?

The largest suppliers to East Sussex County Council by total award value are CHANGE, GROW, LIVE SERVICES LIMITED, COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED, N&P CRAYFORD MRF LIMITED. The top five suppliers together hold 44% of contract value.

What does East Sussex County Council buy from suppliers?

East Sussex County Council's procurement is concentrated in social services, social work services, miscellaneous health services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.

How can my business bid for East Sussex County Council contracts?

East Sussex County 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 East Sussex County Council tenders?

East Sussex County Council typically gives suppliers a median of 17 days to respond (average 89 days). Standard contract duration is around 27 months.

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Sources & methodology

How this profile is compiled

Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-07-31

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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