Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Luton Borough Council
Top-five suppliers hold 53% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Luton Borough Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
4526000085310000909100008021000045250000713100007981000079950000452100004545000034140000712200006312000072260000301200007731000085140000714200004511000033190000Recent contracts
Latest Luton Borough Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
AT 1370 Apprentice Provider Provision
ACORN TRAINING LTD · 2026-07-09
AT1439 - Refurbishment of Blocks of Flats at Whipperley Ring, Luton
Efficient Energy Services Ltd · 2026-05-20
Lot 1 Ad-hoc Transport Services (adults or children - social care related)
7 PLUS TRAVEL LTD · 2026-04-28
£716.7M
AT1261 Luton Open Tender for Conservation Grass Cutting and Disposal Service
Shaws of Stopsley Limited · 2026-03-16
£480K
Luton Council FTS Open Tender Framework procurement for Mechanical Services Support: Domestic Gas Servicing and Associated Work, Domestic Boiler Replacement and Associated Work, Communal Boiler Servicing; Maintenance and Mechanical, Water Treatment Services and Associated Works.
CME Heating Ltd · 2026-01-13
£14.6M
Luton Council - Open Tender - relating to Heating Plant Maintenance Services (Commercial)
Heattreat Ltd · 2026-01-07
£2.5M
AT1340 Luton Council Landscape Consultancy NLHF National Heritage Site Wardown Park Boating Lake
The Landscape Partnership · 2025-11-17
£430K
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Open Luton Borough Council tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
AT1087 Approved Agency & Landlord List for Temporary Accommodation
Deadline: 2033-10-31
AT1087 Approved Agency & Landlord List for Temporary Accommodation
Deadline: 2033-12-01
AT1340 Luton Council Landscape Consultancy NLHF National Heritage Site Wardown Park Boating Lake
£199K
AT1340 Luton Council Landscape Consultancy NLHF National Heritage Site Wardown Park Boating Lake
£199K
BT1718 Luton Economy Strategy Report Consultancy Service
£66K
BT1718 Luton Economy Strategy Report Consultancy Service
£66K
AT1297 Fire Safety Equipment - Supply, Installation Service and Repair - Meet the Buyer
£2.0M
AT1270 Extra Care Services - 2 Sites in Luton - Meet the Buyer
£1.3M
AT1270 Extra Care Services - 2 Sites in Luton - Meet the Buyer
£1.3M
AT1281 Luton Rising DART Ticketing Website
£1.0M
Independent Fostering
PIN Notice - IFA
02840b - Strangers Way Housing Development
AT1220 Intelligent Transport Systems for Traffic Signals Maintenance - Supplier Engagement
Luton Council - Request for Quotation - Supply only of Ground Maintenance Equipment
AT1212 Luton Council - Direct Award Call-off Enquiry of 7 x Road Sweeper from NEPO NEP0224 Supply of HGVS and Specialist Vehicles LOT 2 Vehicle Conversions up to 44T
BT1659 Risk Management Software - SOFT MARKET TESTING
BT1658 LA Insurance Claims Handling System - SOFT MARKET TESTING
£100K
BT1657 Internal Audit - SOFT MARKET TESTING
£100K
BT1659 Risk Management Software - SOFT MARKET TESTING
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Luton Borough Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
BT1649 HR Integrated Data Base
Expires: 2026-08-20
£98K
AT1185 Alternative Education Providers
Expires: 2026-08-31
£1.5M
BT1650 Fleet management Software system
Expires: 2026-09-23
£90K
AT1257 Income Analytics Solution
Expires: 2026-10-05
£210K
AT1261 Luton Open Tender for Conservation Grass Cutting and Disposal Service
Expires: 2026-10-13
£480K
RM6165 - The Stage - Employers Agent
Expires: 2026-12-31
£400K
AT1286 Luton Council Clarification G cloud 13 Lot 2 Cloud software Low Income Benefits Family support software, data analysis, benefits calculator and bespoke reporting tool
Expires: 2027-02-28
£265K
BT1678 Care management software - Direct award from G-Cloud13
Expires: 2027-03-08
£126K
BT1688 Meal Delivery Service
Expires: 2027-03-31
£75K
AT1238 Advocacy Services for Adults
Expires: 2027-03-31
£1.0M
AT1223 Bin Refurbishment Service
Expires: 2027-03-31
£310K
Luton Council FTS Open Tender Framework procurement for Mechanical Services Support: Domestic Gas Servicing and Associated Work, Domestic Boiler Replacement and Associated Work, Communal Boiler Servicing; Maintenance and Mechanical, Water Treatment Services and Associated Works.
Expires: 2027-04-04
£14.6M
BT1651 Proactis E-Tendering Portal
Expires: 2027-07-11
£75K
AT1214 Asbestos Surveys and Consultancy
Expires: 2027-07-19
£900K
Market analysis
Bidding into Luton Borough Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
53%
Top-5 supplier share
80d
Avg response window
23d
Median response window
28mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Luton Borough Council
How much does Luton Borough Council spend on procurement?
Luton Borough Council awarded 83 contracts totalling £58.8M between 2023-07-30 and 2026-07-30, working with 71 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £773K.
Who are Luton Borough Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Luton Borough Council by total award value are EQUANS Regeneration Limited, VALICITY CARE SERVICES LIMITED, Change Grow Live. The top five suppliers together hold 53% of contract value.
What does Luton Borough Council buy from suppliers?
Luton Borough Council's procurement is concentrated in roof works and other special trade construction works, social work services, cleaning services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Luton Borough Council contracts?
Luton Borough 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 Luton Borough Council tenders?
Luton Borough Council typically gives suppliers a median of 23 days to respond (average 80 days). Standard contract duration is around 28 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-07-30
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