Top suppliers
Top suppliers to South Ayrshire Council
Top-five suppliers hold 45% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What South Ayrshire Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest South Ayrshire Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Provision of Insurance Brokerage & Associated Services
Aon UK · 2026-10-27
£5K
Supply of Kitchens and Worktops
Howdens Joinery · 2026-10-23
£2.0M
Provision of a Discharge to Assess Test of Change Service
The British Red Cross Society · 2026-10-21
£783K
Provision of Security at Former Hourstons, Site, Alloway Street, Ayr
Orbis Protect Ltd · 2026-10-16
£10K
Certify Damp UK Ltd T/A Federation of Damp
Federation of Damp · 2026-10-15
£15K
Removal of bi-fold doors at Symington Primary School
Movawall Systems Ltd · 2026-10-15
£11K
New Build Buyers Information Report
Savills UK Ltd · 2026-10-15
£10K
Provision of a Project Portfolio Management Solution
Bechtle Ltd. · 2026-10-15
£75K
Housing Market Intelligence Report
Savills UK Ltd · 2026-10-15
£10K
Appointment of a School Counsellor for Kyle Academy
Andrew Davey · 2026-10-07
£29K
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Work this buyer has said it intends to tender
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Routes to sell here without a full tender
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Market analysis
Bidding into South Ayrshire Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
57%
Awards to SMEs
45%
Top-5 supplier share
6%
Framework call-offs
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Awards to social enterprises
Around 57% of South Ayrshire Council’s classified awards go to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to South Ayrshire Council
How much does South Ayrshire Council spend on procurement?
South Ayrshire Council awarded 561 contracts totalling £167.6M between 2023-11-08 and 2026-11-08, working with 379 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £361K.
Who are South Ayrshire Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to South Ayrshire Council by total award value are Doe Sport North Ltd, Busy Bees Nurseries Ayr, Protector Insurance. The top five suppliers together hold 45% of contract value.
What does South Ayrshire Council buy from suppliers?
South Ayrshire Council's procurement is concentrated in it services: consulting, software development, internet and support, construction work, health and social work services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
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SECTOR
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Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-11-08
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