Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Southend-on-Sea City Council
Top-five suppliers hold 65% 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.
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Latest Southend-on-Sea City Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Fairways Primary School Muster Points and Paving
EDMUNDS DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LTD · 2026-07-29
£40K
The Forum BMS Upgrade
R & A MECHANICAL SERVICES LTD · 2026-07-29
£36K
Multi modal transport model exception
MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED · 2026-07-27
£185K
Southend Adult Community College Roof Repairs
HIGH-TECH MEMBRANE ROOFING LTD · 2026-07-16
£68K
Consultancy Support to Deliver the Families First Partnership Programme
31TEN CONSULTING LIMITED · 2026-07-15
£81K
Occupational Therapy - Maintenance, Inspection and Repair Service for Lifting Equipment 2026
CARETECH UK LIMITED · 2026-07-15
£450K
Provision of a Care at Home Framework
NEMA HOME CARE LIMITED · 2026-07-13
Pier Track Decking
EDMUNDS DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LTD · 2026-07-09
£400K
Lot 1 Fleet Vehicle Routine Scheduled Maintenance
FAIRWAY MOTORS (SOUTHEND) LIMITED · 2026-07-08
Rough Sleeping Rapid Assessment Hub & Outreach / InReach Service
HOMELESS ACTION RESOURCE PROJECT · 2026-07-08
Rough Sleeping Rapid Assessment Hub & Outreach / InReach Service
HOMELESS ACTION RESOURCE PROJECT · 2026-07-07
FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY AND DELIVERY SUPPORT
HUMAN ENGINE LIMITED · 2026-06-19
£80K
Children's & Families Services Transformation and Financial Sustainability Programme Consultancy Services
PEOPLETOO LIMITED · 2026-06-17
£196K
Parent Coproduction Champions - Pilot Programme
SOUTHEND ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICES · 2026-06-03
£80K
Civic Centre Fire Curtain Removal/Replacement
FISK GROUP LTD · 2026-05-28
£37K
Tennis Court Resurfacing at Chalkwell Park and Gunners Park
SOVEREIGN SPORTS LIMITED · 2026-05-28
£83K
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
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Empowering Families Family Mentor Service
CCTV (Re-deployable & Vehicle-mounted)
Provision of a Yoga pilot programme for Social Prescribing using PSR MSP process
Provision of a Yoga pilot programme for Social Prescribing using PSR MSP process
£19K
Intelligent Transport Systems including traffic signals, variable message signs and car park signs
£2.5M
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
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
Rough Sleeping Rapid Assessment Hub & Outreach / InReach Service
Expires: 2027-03-31
Rough Sleeping Rapid Assessment Hub & Outreach / InReach Service
Expires: 2027-03-31
Market analysis
Bidding into Southend-on-Sea City Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
65%
Top-5 supplier share
40d
Avg response window
30d
Median response window
23mo
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 161 contracts totalling £51.5M between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 104 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £362K.
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 65% of contract value.
What does Southend-on-Sea City Council buy from suppliers?
Southend-on-Sea City Council's procurement is concentrated in social work services, holiday centre and holiday home services, building construction work, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Southend-on-Sea City Council contracts?
Southend-on-Sea City 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 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 23 months.
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Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-07-31
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