Top suppliers
Top suppliers to University of Bedfordshire
Top-five suppliers hold 49% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What University of Bedfordshire buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest University of Bedfordshire contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Provision of Strategic Property Advisor Services - Mini Comp - CCS RM6343
SAVILLS (UK) LIMITED · 2026-11-04
Provision of Strategic Property Advisor services
SAVILLS (UK) LIMITED · 2026-11-04
Mock audit-Legal Services
PENNINGTONS MANCHES COOPER LLP · 2026-10-29
£28K
Post Graduate Building Balcony Repair at University of Bedfordshire, Luton Campus
D J RUSSELL BUILDERS LIMITED · 2026-10-20
£30K
CINAHL Ultimate
EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. · 2026-10-14
£29K
Business Source Ultimate
EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. · 2026-10-14
£45K
To carry out F gas inspections and servicing of AC plant and servicing
Watford Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Ltd · 2026-10-14
£28K
Academic Search Complete
EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC. · 2026-10-06
£40K
Provision of a e-Portfolio provision in HSS Faculty for the University of Bedfordshire
MYKNOWLEDGEMAP LIMITED · 2026-09-29
£84K
Provision of Anti-Racism Training - UoB
Inclusivitii Limited · 2026-09-28
£60K
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Bidding into University of Bedfordshire — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
76%
Awards to SMEs
49%
Top-5 supplier share
9%
Framework call-offs
70
Awards to social enterprises
Around 76% of University of Bedfordshire’s classified awards go to small and medium-sized enterprises, and 70 have gone to voluntary, community or social enterprises.
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to University of Bedfordshire
How much does University of Bedfordshire spend on procurement?
University of Bedfordshire awarded 145 contracts totalling £25.5M between 2023-11-08 and 2026-11-08, working with 114 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £197K.
Who are University of Bedfordshire's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to University of Bedfordshire by total award value are CH&CO Catering Group Limited, R G Carter Cambridge Ltd, BLUE ARROW LTD.. The top five suppliers together hold 49% of contract value.
What does University of Bedfordshire buy from suppliers?
University of Bedfordshire's procurement is concentrated in business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security, software package and information systems, construction work, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
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