Buyer profile
Bedford Borough Council
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Total contracts
380
Known spend
£458m
287 disclosed
Average value
£2m
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
SMART CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
6 winslatest 27 Jul 2026£14m
- 2
Webcurl Ltd
£202,800
- 3
BEAM UP LTD
£240,250
- 4
Canoe Trail Ltd
3 winslatest 08 Jun 2026£68,948
- 5
HCR Limited
£14m
- 6
Greenwich Leisure Ltd
£9m
- 7
Gristwood and Toms Ltd
£1m
- 8
Glendale Countryside Ltd
£1m
- 9
Grant Palmer Ltd
£597,420
- 10
Chiltern Hire Centre Ltd
2 winslatest 03 Jul 2025£329,004
What they buy
By CPV categoryHealth & social workCPV 85
61 contracts · £100m
Construction worksCPV 45
30 contracts · £152m
Transport equipmentCPV 34
17 contracts · £11m
Architectural & engineeringCPV 71
14 contracts · £1m
Community & personal servicesCPV 98
12 contracts · £2m
IT servicesCPV 72
9 contracts · £3m
Sewage, refuse & cleaningCPV 90
7 contracts · £5m
Agricultural servicesCPV 77
7 contracts · £5m
Renewal radar
Awarded contracts predicted to come up for re-tender in the next 18 months
- Harpur Suite Kitchen Tender -25008 - AWARD
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (6 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Dec 2026).
Dec 2026
40% confident
- IT3002 Biddenham Turn Tables Topo - AWARD
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by May 2027).
May 2027
40% confident
- HR and Payroll System
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Dec 2027).
Dec 2027
40% confident
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (380)
Street lighting works 2019-2021
Procurement for Street lighting works 2019-2021 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
Library RFID self-service kiosk units
Library RFID Self-Service Kiosks Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
Road safety audits 2019-2022
Procurement for Road Safety Audits 2019-2022 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
Provision of energy generation / battery storage consultancy services
Provision of Energy Generation / Battery Storage Project Consultancy Services Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
Carriageway resurfacing 2019- 2020
Procurement of Carriageway Resurfacing for 2019-2020 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
Minor highway works 2019-2023
Procurement for Minor Highway Works 2019 - 2021 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
Great denham archers rest cafe lease opportunity
The Council is looking to find a suitable supplier to operate the cafe at Great Denham Park. Two options are available Under option 1 there is also the opportunity to lease the 1st
Halsey road survey
The provision of a topographical and underground utility detection survey at Halsey Road and surrounding areas, Kempston, Bedfordshire. Additional information: No additional inform
A6 wilstead bypass reconstruction
Procurement for the construction, completion, testing, commissioning and maintenance of A6 Wilstead Bypass Reconstruction. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type?
Early help provision mentoring & youth provision
Bedford Borough Council's Early Help Strategy is a cornerstone in the Borough Council's approach to delivering better outcomes for children, young people and their families in Bedf
C1775 - all hallows, bedford public realm
Tendering relate to a contract for the construction, completion, testing, commissioning and maintenance of the following works: All Hallows, Bedford Public Realm Additional informa
General landscape advice
To provide general landscape advice on pending planning applications. Additional information: Tender documents can be obtained by logging into In-Tend:- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/b
Lifestyle hub public health
The primary role of the service is to address the issue of unhealthy lifestyles which may lead to an increase in chronic illness and disease that could otherwise be prevented. Clie
Gb-bedford: TPPL bedford borough council HCC lot 3 - 1 x 7.5t hooklift
1 x 7.5t Hooklift
Gb-bedford: TPPL bedford borough council NEPO HGV framework lot 1 1 x 18t RCV 4 x 26t rcvs
1 x 18t RCV 4 x 26t RCV
Gb-bedford: TPPL bedford borough council HCC lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t dog litter tipper
TPPL Bedford Borough Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t Dog Litter Tipper
Expert landscape witness for planning appeal inquiry
Bedford Borough Council requires a Landscape Expert Witness and evidence for this planning appeal to be heard by way of Public Inquiry. The case relates to a refused outline planni
Gb-bedford: TPPL bedford borough council NEPO HGV lot 1 8 x 26t refuse collection vehicles
TPPL Bedford Borough Council NEPO HGV lot 1 8 x 26t Refuse Collection vehicles
Gb-bedford: TPPL bedford borough council HCC framework lot 3 10t
2 x 10t bulk waste vehicles
Co-mingled recycling treatment
Bedford Borough Council and Central Bedfordshire Council ('the Councils) invite tenders for the appointment of a contactor to provide comingled Recycling/treatment services for Bed