Top suppliers
Top suppliers to East Sussex County Council
Top-five suppliers hold 44% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What East Sussex County Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
85320000
8532000085310000
8531000085140000
8514000055520000
5552000090510000
9051000077310000
7731000060110000
6011000030210000
3021000071310000
7131000009310000
0931000098350000
9835000045210000
4521000079990000
7999000045230000
4523000080530000
8053000080310000
8031000075210000
7521000079340000
7934000034920000
3492000045110000
45110000Recent contracts
Latest East Sussex County Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Provision of Educational Psychology Services
SHARPE PSYCHOLOGY LTD · 2026-06-10
DCCP Car Park Reshaping and Resurfacing
HAILSHAM ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION CO. LIMITED · 2026-05-27
£46K
ESCC - KS - Tree Survey
DRYAD TREE SPECIALISTS LIMITED · 2026-05-26
£146K
ESCC - FH - PMC - Greenwood Flat Roofing
CLARKE ROOFING (SOUTHERN) LIMITED · 2026-05-26
£55K
Skills Bootcamps - Entry to Labouring in the Construction Industry
HGV TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED · 2026-05-22
£90K
Skills Bootcamps - Teaching Assistants
East Sussex College Group · 2026-05-22
£48K
Skills Bootcamps - Leadership and Project Management
BRIGHTON AND HOVE EDUCATION ACADEMY LIMITED · 2026-05-22
£74K
Skills Bootcamps - AI and Digital Analytics
TechNative Digital Limited · 2026-05-22
£77K
Skills Bootcamps - Business Management
TechNative Digital Limited · 2026-05-22
£41K
Skills Bootcamps - Communication and Digital Marketing
CREATIVE PROCESS DIGITAL LTD · 2026-05-22
£70K
Skills Bootcamps - Introduction to Engineering Industry
East Sussex College Group · 2026-05-22
£49K
Skills Bootcamps - Early Years
MOBIUS PARTNERS LIMITED · 2026-05-22
£84K
ESCC-HP-PMD-Wadhurst Primary School Window Replacement
JOHN FARRINGTON & CO LIMITED · 2026-05-20
£39K
Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus
EAST SURREY RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP · 2026-05-18
£562K
Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus
EAST SURREY RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP · 2026-05-18
£314K
Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus
EAST SURREY RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP · 2026-05-18
£562K
Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus
EAST SURREY RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP · 2026-05-18
£562K
Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus
EAST SURREY RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP · 2026-05-18
£562K
Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus
EAST SURREY RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP · 2026-05-18
£314K
Digital Demand Responsive Transport Service - Flexibus
EAST SURREY RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP · 2026-05-18
£314K
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Open opportunities
Open East Sussex County Council tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
ESCC Crisis Payment Scheme
Deadline: 2026-06-25
ESCC ME- Welfare Benefits Helpline and Specialist Benefits Advice Service in East Sussex
Deadline: 2026-07-10
ESCC ME- Welfare Benefits Helpline and Specialist Benefits Advice Service in East Sussex
Deadline: 2026-07-10
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
£6.0M
ESCC Education Division Approved Provider List (EDAPL)
Deadline: 2028-09-30
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
School Catering Services for East Sussex County Council
Provision for the tankering of Leachate Service
Processing & Disposal of Dry Mixed Recyclables - Offtake
Tutoring Service within East Sussex
Children's Crisis Support and Secure Transport
Tutoring Service within East Sussex
Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service
Sensory Impairment Equipment and Support Services
East Sussex School Health Services
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.
ESCC - NR - RFQ - Theatre in Education
Expires: 2026-06-30
£53K
SCC Legal Case Bundling System
Expires: 2026-06-30
£134K
ESCC Legal Case Bundling System
Expires: 2026-06-30
£52K
BHCC Legal Case Bundling System
Expires: 2026-06-30
£55K
B23361A - Bus Service 360 and 361
Expires: 2026-07-25
£1.2M
MS Surface Hub Upgrades & Replacement
Expires: 2026-07-29
£141K
Extension to the Provision of Advocacy and an Independent Visiting Service for Children and Young People
Expires: 2026-07-30
£450K
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
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
Direct Award of Contract for the provision of support services to the East Sussex Parent and Carers Forum (ESPCF)
Expires: 2026-11-30
£63K
Stop Smoking, Feel Better - Multimedia Public Health Education Campaign
Expires: 2026-12-14
£1.6M
ESCC - TDC Consultancy Support
Expires: 2026-12-14
£150K
SAP In Azure BAU Support
Expires: 2026-12-31
£171K
ESCC - MA - IT Skills and Training Managed Service
Expires: 2026-12-31
£300K
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
Core assessments of adults under the Care Act 2014
Expires: 2027-03-31
£480K
Tender for the provision of an Integrated Health and Wellbeing Service.
Expires: 2027-03-31
Extension of contract for Smartcard Services for English National Concessionary Fares and associated Services
Expires: 2027-03-31
£436K
Contract for the provision of Carers Centre for East Sussex
Expires: 2027-03-31
£4.3M
ESCC - SS - East Sussex Mental Health Support Service
Expires: 2027-03-31
£24.1M
Blue Heart Telemetry Installation
Expires: 2027-03-31
£148K
Education Management System
Expires: 2027-03-31
£266K
ESCC Early Help Partnership 0-5 years Health Visiting Service and Early Help Services (Healthy Child Programme)
Expires: 2027-03-31
£15.4M
ESCC- Nutanix Sofware & Hardware
Expires: 2027-03-31
£268K
Award of ESCC Healthwatch and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service
Expires: 2027-03-31
£2.3M
ESCC Online Monitoring
Expires: 2027-03-31
£189K
ESCC Road Safety Behaviour Programme
Expires: 2027-03-31
£120K
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
Adopted Adults Peer Group Project
Expires: 2027-05-31
£45K
Active Partnership for Eastbourne and Lewes
Expires: 2027-05-31
£177K
Electronic Disclosures & Barring Service (eDBS) Checking Service & Associated Reporting
Expires: 2027-05-31
£130K
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
117d
Avg response window
25d
Median response window
26mo
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 558 contracts totalling £756.8M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 320 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 85320000, 85310000, 85140000, 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 25 days to respond (average 117 days). Standard contract duration is around 26 months.
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