Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Northumberland County Council
Top-five suppliers hold 49% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Northumberland County Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
09310000
0931000045210000
4521000085310000
8531000034140000
3414000045260000
4526000071310000
7131000038420000
3842000032530000
3253000085140000
8514000045230000
4523000071220000
7122000079410000
7941000045450000
4545000045440000
4544000085320000
8532000034130000
3413000064210000
6421000072260000
7226000034920000
3492000022820000
22820000Recent contracts
Latest Northumberland County Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
NCC1755 NE Rural Growth Programme
Northumberland Business Service Limited · 2026-06-01
£675K
IT Health Check
NTA Monitor Limited · 2026-05-28
£45K
NCC1737 Provision of Polymer Modified Binder
BITUCHEM BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED · 2026-05-27
NCC1528 Woodhorn Heapstead Restoration Works
Compass Developments (NE) Limited · 2026-05-22
£2.5M
IT Provision for the Health Trainer Service and Stop Smoking Service
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 2026-05-21
Consultancy for Re Development Works at Kyloe House
Tim Beech Architects Ltd · 2026-05-20
£114K
1 x Ford Custom
Lookers Plc · 2026-05-15
£34K
Pharmoutcomes and Nicotine Replacement Therapy Plus and Northumberland NRT E-Voucher
PSNE LIMITED · 2026-05-14
£410K
NCC1688 Refurbishment of 10 The Croft, Whittingham
NORTHUMBERLAND SPECIALIST BUILDING SERVICES LTD · 2026-05-11
£119K
Ford Ranger Diesel Pick Up
LOOKERS PLC · 2026-05-06
£40K
NCC1797 Case Management System
IKEN Business Ltd · 2026-05-05
£135K
NCC1840 VMWare vSphere Foundation licences
PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED · 2026-05-01
£100K
NCC1690 Cramlington Area Re-Roofing 2025-2027
JOHN FLOWERS LIMITED · 2026-04-30
£3.4M
Technical Advisor Mobile Classroom Re-Locations
Atkins Realis PPS Ltd · 2026-04-30
£118K
NCC1614 - Design & PM Consultant for Heating Projects
Atkins Realis PPS Limited · 2026-04-30
£60K
NCC1690 Cramlington Area Re-Roofing 2025-2027
JOHN FLOWERS LIMITED · 2026-04-30
£3.4M
NCC1575 Housing, Revenue & Benefit Software
NEC Software Solutions UK Ltd · 2026-04-27
£1.5M
Digital Brokerage and Care Costing Tool
iESE Innovation Limited · 2026-04-24
£78K
Behavioural Insights and Community Reciprocity Assessment
BRIGHTSPARKS AGENCY LTD · 2026-04-24
£44K
NCC 1820 - Session Border Controllers - New Installation and Support
SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC · 2026-04-23
£50K
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Open opportunities
Open Northumberland County Council tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
NCC1786 Lowick First School Roof Works
Deadline: 2026-06-26
£175K
Berwick Maltings Theatre Main Contractor
£14.5M
NCC1109 The Maltings Construction Contractor
Berwick Maltings Theatre Main Contractor
NCC1109 The Maltings Construction Contractor
NCC1112 Walkergate Supported Housing Development
NCC1393 Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Soft Market Testing
Northumberland Small Business Service Provision of Technical Specialists and 1:2:1 support
PIN Notice for The Maltings Contracotr
NCC1109 The Maltings Construction Contractor
Provision of Development Site Former Duchess School Alnwick
Extra care - Supported Living Accommodation
NCC1393 Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Soft Market Testing
Northumberland Heat Network
£30.0M
Northumberland County Council Heat Networks
£30.0M
NCC1819 Business Northumberland Investment Fund (BNIF) - Fund Manager
Medical Checks for Foster Carers - PSR Most suitable provider
£120K
Mental health, suicide awareness and mental wellbeing training
Development Partner Selection - Former Hexham Middle School Site
Development Partner Selection - Former Hexham Middle School Site
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Northumberland County Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Postal Services
Expires: 2026-06-22
£400K
NCC1153 - Blyth Energy Central Campus Phase 2 Energy Institute -Lot 1 - Multidisciplinary Construction
Expires: 2026-07-13
£1.1M
Mitford Road Landslip - Main Contractor
Expires: 2026-07-16
£3.9M
NCC1558 Alnwick External Painting & Joinery Services
Expires: 2026-07-24
£298K
NCC1800 Transformation Resource - IT and Digital
Expires: 2026-07-31
£43K
St. Marys School Refurbishment & Extension
Expires: 2026-09-01
£3.2M
NCC1359 Provision of Winder Bureau and Road Weather Station Maintenance Services
Expires: 2026-09-02
£51K
NCC1528 Woodhorn Heapstead Restoration Works
Expires: 2026-09-12
£2.5M
Architectural Services to Support the Berwick School Re-Organisation Project
Expires: 2026-09-30
£73K
Borderlands Place Programme - Northumberland Public Realm, Wayfinding and Connectivity Study
Expires: 2026-10-08
£86K
Supply & Delivery of 10 Gritters
Expires: 2026-10-09
£1.7M
Supply & Delivery of 5 x Iveco Tower Vans
Expires: 2026-11-12
£582K
Adobe licenses for the current list of subscriptions held by NCC
Expires: 2026-11-17
£31K
32T Hook lift and Crane
Expires: 2026-12-09
£249K
1 x Iveco Tipper 7T - 70C18
Expires: 2026-12-18
£59K
NCC1614 - Design & PM Consultant for Heating Projects
Expires: 2026-12-30
£60K
Technical Advisor Mobile Classroom Re-Locations
Expires: 2027-01-01
£118K
NCC1250 Emergency, Temporary and Move-On Accommodation for Complex Housing
Expires: 2027-01-12
£600K
NCC1250 Emergency, Temporary and Move-On Accommodation for Complex Housing
Expires: 2027-01-12
£600K
Legal Advice for PFI Contract
Expires: 2027-01-18
£140K
South Tyneside Council Bridge Assessments Package 3
Expires: 2027-01-18
£109K
NCC1576 Stop Smoking Licences
Expires: 2027-01-31
£76K
6 x Ride-On John Deere 1580 with Flail
Expires: 2027-02-10
£247K
2 x Vauxhall Vivaro 2.2 Turbo Diesel 150PS DOUBLECAB XL PRIME manual
Expires: 2027-02-12
£44K
3 x Vivaro DOUBLECAB PRIME AUTO 6 Seats ELECTRIC BATTERY EV 75KWH L2H
Expires: 2027-02-12
£86K
1 X CONNECT 240 L2 DIESEL ECOBLUE TREND MODEL
Expires: 2027-02-21
£31K
NCC1646 BEST Digital and Data Partner
Expires: 2027-03-08
£690K
15 x 5T Caged Tippers
Expires: 2027-03-10
£1.0M
Supply of 2 X sets of 6 Column Lifts
Expires: 2027-03-16
£64K
Waste Services CRM Replacement
Expires: 2027-03-31
£160K
Pharmoutcomes and Nicotine Replacement Therapy Plus and Northumberland NRT E-Voucher
Expires: 2027-03-31
£410K
Oracle Premier Support Renewal Centre
Expires: 2027-03-31
£111K
NCC1436 Card Processing Facility
Expires: 2027-03-31
£346K
NCC1647 Keyed Cards
Expires: 2027-03-31
£16K
Stock Condition Surveys NCC Dwellings
Expires: 2027-03-31
£1.3M
1 x Ex demonstration Refuse Collection Vehicle
Expires: 2027-04-01
£150K
NCC1166 Supply of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to County Hall
Expires: 2027-04-09
£28K
NCC1239 Supply and Delivery of Ambient, Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods to County Hall
Expires: 2027-04-09
£140K
Northumberland Landscape Character Evidence Base
Expires: 2027-04-22
£103K
Ford Ranger Diesel Pick Up
Expires: 2027-04-23
£40K
2 x Hako City master 2250 complete with Weed spray system
Expires: 2027-04-29
£228K
NCC1398 Highway Surfacing Lot 1 (Asphaltic Concrete) and Lot 15 (Patching)
Expires: 2027-04-30
NCC1840 VMWare vSphere Foundation licences
Expires: 2027-05-13
£100K
6 x Ford Transit Luton Van
Expires: 2027-05-14
£290K
1 x Ford Custom
Expires: 2027-05-15
£34K
Market analysis
Bidding into Northumberland County Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
49%
Top-5 supplier share
20d
Avg response window
19d
Median response window
17mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Northumberland County Council
How much does Northumberland County Council spend on procurement?
Northumberland County Council awarded 228 contracts totalling £191.3M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 170 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £881K.
Who are Northumberland County Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Northumberland County Council by total award value are EDF ENERGY CUSTOMERS LIMITED, Willmott Dixon Construction Limited, Places for People. The top five suppliers together hold 49% of contract value.
What does Northumberland County Council buy from suppliers?
Northumberland County Council's procurement is concentrated in 09310000, 45210000, 85310000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Northumberland County Council contracts?
Northumberland 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 Northumberland County Council tenders?
Northumberland County Council typically gives suppliers a median of 19 days to respond (average 20 days). Standard contract duration is around 17 months.
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Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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