Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Somerset Council
Top-five suppliers hold 71% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Somerset Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
85310000
8531000090510000
9051000045230000
4523000085140000
8514000050230000
5023000060120000
6012000045210000
4521000085320000
8532000092520000
9252000079410000
7941000071310000
7131000072260000
7226000031150000
3115000045260000
4526000080530000
8053000048160000
4816000072220000
7222000039140000
3914000080510000
8051000060170000
60170000Recent contracts
Latest Somerset Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Project M21061 (Phase.3) Various flat roof renewals over Block A, B & C plus gable end parapet repairs above A119
ABACUS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED · 2026-06-10
£86K
Meeting hall refurbishment works
D R JONES YEOVIL LTD. · 2026-06-02
£100K
Demand Responsive Transport System
Padam Mobility · 2026-06-02
£117K
Structural Repairs and Associated Works
ABACUS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED · 2026-06-02
£26K
Chilthorne Dormer Primary School
ABACUS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED · 2026-05-28
£51K
Play Equipment Installation
SOMERSET LANDSCAPES LIMITED · 2026-05-22
£41K
Forest School Building at Herne View School
SOMERSET LANDSCAPES LIMITED · 2026-05-22
£27K
Provision of Discharge to Assess Services (Night Services)
Ruby Care Ltd · 2026-05-21
£334K
Adobe License Renewal
BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LIMITED · 2026-05-21
£305K
Provision of Discharge to Assess Services (Night Services)
C L Lifestyles LTD · 2026-05-21
£334K
The Paddocks Nursery, Wiveliscombe - Path works CON00243
ABACUS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED · 2026-05-20
£29K
31 Creedwell Orchard Underpinning works
KARESA CONSTRUCTION LTD · 2026-05-20
£37K
Drafting of Initial EHCPs and Amendment Notices
ENHANCE EHC LTD · 2026-05-20
£82K
Replace Flat Roof Covering & Ceiling: 'TA' Block
CIG SW LTD · 2026-05-20
£46K
Trinity school new playground development
AVALON SURFACING AND CONSTRUCTION CO. LIMITED · 2026-05-20
£31K
Birchfield School, Boiler Controls - CON00161
THE SOMERSET GAS CO. LIMITED · 2026-05-20
£26K
Hardware Maintenance HPE
CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED · 2026-05-20
£33K
Every Medical
EVERY MEDICAL LTD · 2026-05-18
£25K
Security of Penlea House
BAUWATCH (UK) LIMITED · 2026-05-18
£40K
St Andrew's Primary School - Modular SEND Unit
Integra Buildings · 2026-05-12
£663K
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Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Pre paid card system for use with children and young people who are looked after and care leavers
Somerset Council LEVI Market Engagement
Education Traded Services Platform - Market Engagement
Somerset Family Support Service (SFSS)
£600K
Integrated Domestic Abuse
£11.2M
Waste Collection and Recycling Services
£570.0M
Software Reseller
£30.0M
Tailored Learning Programme - Core Delivery 2026-27
£2.5M
Somerset Council LEVI Market Engagement
Somerset Council LEVI Market Engagement
Highways Major Structures
£20.0M
Reablement Service (Intermediate Care - Pathway 1) in Somerset - Discharge to Admission (D2A)
Reablement Service (Intermediate Care - Pathway 1) in Somerset - Discharge to Admission (D2A)
Drug and Alcohol Case Management System (CMS)
Octagon Theatre Refurbishment Project
Somerset Specialist All Age Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service
Substance Misuse Services within the Family Safeguarding Model
Physical Activity by Referral
Direct Payments Advice and Guidance Service
Drone Technology for Environmental Monitoring and Disaster Response
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Somerset Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Taunton Transport Hub
Expires: 2026-06-22
Provision of Occupational Therapist Apprenticeship
Expires: 2026-06-30
£360K
Framework Agreement for the Provision of Apprenticeship Services for Somerset Council
Expires: 2026-06-30
£4.0M
Provision of Chartered Town Planner (Degree) Apprenticeship
Expires: 2026-06-30
£405K
Somerset Playing Pitch and Built Sports Facilities Needs Assessment and Strategy
Expires: 2026-07-02
£100K
Grocery, Fresh, Chilled, Frozen foods and drinks call off under ESPO framework 83_21 for Kilve Court and The Outdoor Centre, Kilve.
Expires: 2026-07-18
£220K
C023H - Williton to West Somerset College
Expires: 2026-07-31
£82
Interfaith and Belief Network - Quick Quote
Expires: 2026-07-31
£95K
Public Relations and Marketing Consultancy Services
Expires: 2026-07-31
£80K
Provision of Specialist Support Services for Children/young people experiencing exploitation
Expires: 2026-08-03
£300K
Provision of Specialist Support Services for Children/young people experiencing exploitation
Expires: 2026-08-03
£300K
17/008 Demand Responsive Transport (Slinky) - South Somerset
Expires: 2026-08-31
£567
17/007 Demand Responsive Transport (Slinky) - West Somerset
Expires: 2026-08-31
£492
17/011 Demand Responsive Transport (Slinky) - Mendip
Expires: 2026-08-31
£733
17/009 Demand Responsive Transport (Slinky) - Sedgmoore
Expires: 2026-08-31
£420
St Andrew's Primary School - Modular SEND Unit
Expires: 2026-08-31
£663K
Somerset Council Waste Management System
Expires: 2026-09-21
£83K
Duplicate payment software
Expires: 2026-09-25
£111K
14/025 Dulverton - Wiveliscombe - Cotford-St-Luke - Taunton
Expires: 2026-09-30
£916
SAP Support Services
Expires: 2026-09-30
£832K
ESPO 860_22 - Refuse and Recycling Products - Further Competition
Expires: 2026-10-14
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - Mapping provision in Somerset
Expires: 2026-11-01
£60K
Adults Social Care Financial Assessment Tool
Expires: 2026-11-13
£128K
To undertake a Sustainability Appraisal (SA) (incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment and a Health Impact Assessment) of the emerging Somerset Local Plan 2025 - 2045 and provide associated SA Reports to accompany the stages of plan production, consultation, publication, submission and adoption as necessary. Somerset Council has already produced a SA Scoping Report (Stage A), this tender refers to refining alternatives and assessing the effects of the emerging Local Plan (Stage B), the production of the SA (Stage C) and amend the SA following consultation (Stage D).
Expires: 2026-12-02
Forensic Testing Services
Expires: 2026-12-31
£220K
Provision of Level 5 Youth Justice Practitioner Apprenticeship
Expires: 2027-01-31
Contract for the Provision of Park and Ride Passenger Transport Services for Somerset Council
Expires: 2027-02-11
£726K
Regulatory Services software system
Expires: 2027-03-31
£338K
Planning Systems contract
Expires: 2027-03-31
£900K
Healthwatch in Somerset
Expires: 2027-03-31
£1.5M
Digital Forms - ex SWaT
Expires: 2027-03-31
£152K
Provision of Postal Goods and/or Services for Somerset COuncil
Expires: 2027-03-31
£500K
Design and Delivery of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Programme (Step Up to Social Work)
Expires: 2027-03-31
Medical Examiner for foster carer, connected person and special guardian applicants
Expires: 2027-03-31
£90K
Caseworker Transcript tool
Expires: 2027-03-31
£138K
Heritage Construction Partner and Contractor: Structural and Fabric Repair Works to Toneworks, Wellington. Documents available from https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Expires: 2027-03-31
£4.8M
Gartner Research Services
Expires: 2027-03-31
£224K
Somerset Housing First - Complex Needs Housing Pathway (East Area)
Expires: 2027-03-31
£241K
Audit of Accounts
Expires: 2027-03-31
£829K
Digital Forms - ex SDC
Expires: 2027-03-31
£48K
14/099 Taunton - Chard
Expires: 2027-04-03
£611
Somerset Council Waste Collection ITT (Re-Procurement)
Expires: 2027-04-23
£750K
Dog kennelling
Expires: 2027-05-31
£500K
Customer Engagement, Relationship & Document Management
Expires: 2027-05-31
£410K
Market analysis
Bidding into Somerset Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
71%
Top-5 supplier share
147d
Avg response window
28d
Median response window
26mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Somerset Council
How much does Somerset Council spend on procurement?
Somerset Council awarded 505 contracts totalling £3.2bn between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 307 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £6.9M.
Who are Somerset Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Somerset Council by total award value are Multiple Providers, Suez Recycling and Recovery Limited, Kier Transportation Limited. The top five suppliers together hold 71% of contract value.
What does Somerset Council buy from suppliers?
Somerset Council's procurement is concentrated in 85310000, 90510000, 45230000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Somerset Council contracts?
Somerset 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 Somerset Council tenders?
Somerset Council typically gives suppliers a median of 28 days to respond (average 147 days). Standard contract duration is around 26 months.
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