Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Lancaster University
Top-five suppliers hold 71% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Lancaster University buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest Lancaster University contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Grease Trap Cleaning
VENTILATION SURVEYS & SERVICES LIMITED · 2026-10-01
£235K
SP261465 / Coach Hire with Driver - Framework Agreement
ARCHWAY TRAVEL LIMITED · 2026-07-31
SP261465 / Coach Hire with Driver - Framework Agreement
JOHN SHAW AND SON LIMITED · 2026-07-31
Fit-Out Contractor for Charles Carter Refurbishment
OVERBURY PLC · 2026-07-21
£300K
Fit-Out Contractor for Charles Carter Building - AWARD
Overbury plc · 2026-07-21
General Waste (Lot One) and Recyclate & Food Waste (Lot Two) Collection Services
Lancaster City Council · 2026-06-11
£1.9M
Intruder Alarm, Access Control and CCTV Service and Maintenance
DH Fire and security · 2026-05-10
£88K
Furness College Lift Replacement
NORTHERN ELEVATOR LIMITED · 2026-04-23
£80K
Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Platform - AWARD
Softcat Ltd · 2026-04-12
£617K
Purchase of Cryo Free Dilution Refrigerator
OXFORD NANOSCIENCE LIMITED · 2026-04-12
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Market analysis
Bidding into Lancaster University — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
33%
Awards to SMEs
71%
Top-5 supplier share
3%
Framework call-offs
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Awards to social enterprises
Around 33% of Lancaster University’s classified awards go to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Lancaster University
How much does Lancaster University spend on procurement?
Lancaster University awarded 44 contracts totalling £6.4M between 2023-10-16 and 2026-10-16, working with 41 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £455K.
Who are Lancaster University's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Lancaster University by total award value are Lancaster City Council, Creation Technology Solutions, Softcat Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 71% of contract value.
What does Lancaster University buy from suppliers?
Lancaster University's procurement is concentrated in construction work, laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses), sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-10-16
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- · Contracts Finder
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