Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Southend-on-Sea City Council
Top-five suppliers hold 67% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Southend-on-Sea City Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
85310000
8531000055240000
5524000045210000
4521000060110000
6011000045330000
4533000071310000
7131000050230000
5023000042160000
4216000098380000
9838000072260000
7226000045230000
4523000085320000
8532000045260000
4526000085140000
8514000044110000
4411000079820000
7982000072220000
7222000077210000
7721000079620000
7962000045110000
45110000Recent contracts
Latest Southend-on-Sea City Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Parent Coproduction Champions - Pilot Programme
SOUTHEND ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICES · 2026-06-03
£80K
Tennis Court Resurfacing at Chalkwell Park and Gunners Park
SOVEREIGN SPORTS LIMITED · 2026-05-28
£83K
Civic Centre Fire Curtain Removal/Replacement
FISK GROUP LTD · 2026-05-28
£37K
Provision of the servicing and maintenance of air conditioning and ventilation equipment throughout the City of Southend-on-Sea
R & A MECHANICAL SERVICES LTD · 2026-05-21
£355K
SCC - Design and Construction of 3 New Houses to Passivhaus / Future Homes Standard Principles
A.W. HARDY & CO. LIMITED · 2026-05-20
£1.1M
Consultancy Support to Deliver the Families First Partnership Programme
31TEN CONSULTING LIMITED · 2026-05-12
£36K
Provision of Annual Condition Surveys (Road Asset Management Strategy)
GAIST SOLUTIONS LIMITED · 2026-05-11
£114K
Continued Provision of a Fleet Management System
JAAMA LTD · 2026-04-28
£60K
Empowering Families
VOLUNTEERING MATTERS · 2026-04-24
£153K
Supply of a project manager to assist with the delivery of Leigh Port
WATERMAN ASPEN LIMITED · 2026-04-24
£30K
Remote Control Mower
UPSON MOWERS LTD · 2026-04-24
£35K
The Cattery - QS Services
OANDER LIMITED · 2026-04-16
£54K
SCC - Design and Build of Affordable Dwellings at Lundy Close, Eastwood, Southend-on-Sea
AUBURN GROUP LIMITED · 2026-04-14
£2.1M
Provision of the servicing and maintenance of air conditioning and ventilation equipment throughout the City of Southend-on-Sea
R & A MECHANICAL SERVICES LTD · 2026-04-14
£355K
Interpretation, Translation and Transcription Services
DCVS TRADING LTD · 2026-04-13
Civic Centre Boiler Room Lagging
R & A MECHANICAL SERVICES LTD · 2026-03-31
£45K
Parking Estate with Our Maintenance Services
FLOWBIRD SMART CITY UK LIMITED · 2026-03-30
£73K
Grant to Metal Culture
METAL CULTURE LIMITED · 2026-03-30
£43K
Brook Meadows Roof Compliance Works
EDMUNDS DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LTD · 2026-03-26
£68K
City Parks Security Improvements
EDMUNDS DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LTD · 2026-03-24
£34K
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Intelligent Transport Systems including traffic signals, variable message signs and car park signs
Deadline: 2026-06-30
£3.0M
Intelligent Transport Systems including traffic signals, variable message signs and car park signs
Deadline: 2026-07-23
£3.0M
TC01 Air Conditioning and Ventilation Equipment Installation, Servicing and Maintenance to public and delegated buildings within the City of Southend-on-Sea
Multiple and Complex Needs Support Service
Provision of a Choice Based Lettings and Homelessness System
Home - Based Adaption Equipment: Stairlifts and Specialised Lifts
£250K
Home - Based Adaption Equipment: Hoists, Slings and Chairlifts
£250K
Notice and Permit Processing System
Carers Support Service
Market Engagement For Victoria Centre Asset Manager
Older People / Learning Disabilities / Mental Health Residential services
Southend Sexual Health Services
Holiday and Activities Food Programme
Care At Home
Enforcement Agent and Debt Recovery Services Contract
Insurance Services (excluding the provision of insurance broking services)
Support services for individuals with multiple and complex needs
Support services for individuals with multiple and complex needs
Structural Works on Southend Pier
Support services for individuals with multiple and complex needs
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Southend-on-Sea City Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Provision of Oral Health Improvement: Supervised Toothbrushing Programme in Primary Schools
Expires: 2026-08-31
£50K
Strategic Planning - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment 2025
Expires: 2027-01-01
£30K
Strategic Planning - Local Plan Strategic Modelling
Expires: 2027-01-01
£110K
Market analysis
Bidding into Southend-on-Sea City Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
67%
Top-5 supplier share
40d
Avg response window
30d
Median response window
22mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Southend-on-Sea City Council
How much does Southend-on-Sea City Council spend on procurement?
Southend-on-Sea City Council awarded 149 contracts totalling £49.9M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 98 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £375K.
Who are Southend-on-Sea City Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Southend-on-Sea City Council by total award value are The Forward Trust, ComputerXplorers Essex South, STEPHENSONS OF ESSEX LIMITED. The top five suppliers together hold 67% of contract value.
What does Southend-on-Sea City Council buy from suppliers?
Southend-on-Sea City Council's procurement is concentrated in 85310000, 55240000, 45210000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Southend-on-Sea City Council contracts?
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What's the typical response window for Southend-on-Sea City Council tenders?
Southend-on-Sea City Council typically gives suppliers a median of 30 days to respond (average 40 days). Standard contract duration is around 22 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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