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Central Bedfordshire Council
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Total contracts
696
Known spend
£774m
403 disclosed
Average value
£2m
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
RID Ltd
4 winslatest 11 Sept 2026£120,000
- 2
GB Construction (Herts) Ltd
4 winslatest 11 Sept 2026£65,118
- 3
Ashby Fire Safety Services Ltd
3 winslatest 23 Jun 2026£150,000
- 4
Stonewater Limited
£11m
- 5
Spacemaker Developments Ltd
2 winslatest 30 Sept 2026£10m
- 6
CBM Group Ltd
2 winslatest 12 Oct 2026£5m
- 7
FCC Environment (UK) Limited
£916,500
- 8
Sureserve Compliance Fire
£325,688
- 9
Poplars Construction Ltd
2 winslatest 17 Sept 2026£116,833
- 10
Hope for 16 plus
2 winslatest 23 Sept 2026£36,400
What they buy
By CPV categoryConstruction worksCPV 45
169 contracts · £92m
Architectural & engineeringCPV 71
57 contracts · £5m
Business servicesCPV 79
50 contracts · £2m
Health & social workCPV 85
48 contracts · £23m
Education & trainingCPV 80
31 contracts · £705,920
IT servicesCPV 72
25 contracts · £3m
Construction materialsCPV 44
21 contracts · £1m
Sewage, refuse & cleaningCPV 90
16 contracts · £212m
Renewal radar
Awarded contracts predicted to come up for re-tender in the next 18 months
- CBC-1934-Q-DS Shefford Riverside Path Works 2026 - AWARD
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (4 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Dec 2026).
Dec 2026
40% confident
- CBC-1917-Q-SM Water Risk Assessments - 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
- CBC-1960-EXF-FC-SK - Occupational Health Service - AWARD
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Aug 2027).
Aug 2027
40% confident
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (696)
CBC-1950-T-SK kitchen & bathroom replacements
Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a contract for the delivery of a planned programme of kitchen and bathroom replacement works across its housing stock. The contract include
CBC-1978-RFQ-ZH cleaning and care supplies
Central Bedfordshire Council has hired Fairfield Care Products Ltd to supply cleaning and care products to two of its residential care homes for three years.
CBC-2107-RFI-SK alternative education framework re-commission (request for information)
Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council are planning a new Alternative Education and Provision Framework starting September 2027 and are inviting providers to a pre‑market engagement webinar in October 2026 to discuss requirements and the procurement process.
CBC-2164-EXF-DA-ZH sprinter vans
Direct Award under TPPL Bus Lot 3 Framework for the Supply of Passenger Transport Vehicles (Mercedes Sprinter Minibuses) for Fleet Services
Competitive flexible procedure (CFP) aldbanks supported living CBC-2074-CFP-SK
Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced provider to deliver supported living services at Aldbanks. The service will provide high-quality, person-c
CBC-2121-Q-SM esigns at standalone farm
Central Bedfordshire Council is looking for a supplier to design, create and install educational interpretation assets for the ResilienTogether Education HUB at Standalone Farm and other sites in the Pix Brook catchment, focusing on flood resilience and the local environment.
Stage one competitive flexible procedure (CFP) aldbanks supported living CBC-2074-CFP-SK
Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced provider to deliver supported living services at Aldbanks. The service will provide high-quality, person-c
Water services contract
The council is looking for a supplier to provide water retail, supply and sewerage services for about 42 of its own sites across Central Bedfordshire.
CBC-W-26323-SM mancroft road enabling works
Enabling and initial construction works to support the future development of 18 new affordable homes. Works include site clearance, pre-construction health and safety activities an
CBC-2108-Q-DS security services at birch court - award
The council is awarding a contract to provide security services at Birch Court. The tender is managed through the In‑Tend electronic system and must be submitted by 12 noon on 15 September 2026.
CBC-1949-EXF-FC-SK rainbows extension main works - award
Central Bedfordshire Council has hired Spacemaker Developments Ltd to construct a modular/SIPS panel building for Rainbows Nursery, replacing a traditional build. The new structure will contain toilet facilities, a wet area and a small kitchenette to support nursery operations.
CBC-2127-Q-DS quantity surveying service for housing delivery - award
Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a contract to McDaid Quantity Surveying to provide quantity surveying services for its housing delivery programme. The contract covers cost management and contract administration for new housing projects.
CBC-2032-T-SK - installation and maintenance of doors and door entry systems & maintenance of assisted living equipment
Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a fully managed programme for the installation, maintenance and repair of doors, door entry systems and ass
CBC-2158-W-26261-SM priory view air conditioning repairs
Award to remove, supply and install air conditioning to communal area of Priory View
CBC-2156-W-26113-SM employment support services
The Mental Health Employment Support service is to provide specialist employment support services to adults living in Central Bedfordshire recovering from or experiencing mental il
CBC-1217-LOT1-FC-289-AE 16+ accommodation placement - award
This award notice confirms that a placement for 24/7 staffing of a 16+ accommodation service has been awarded under Lot 1 of the 16+ Accommodation Dynamic Purchasing System.
CBC-1217-LOT2-FC-11-TTD 16+ accommodation placement - award
This award notice confirms that a provider has been selected for a placement under Lot 2 (Floating/On‑call Support) of the 16+ Accommodation Direct Payment Scheme. The contract involves delivering on‑call support services for people aged 16 and over in accommodation.
Allen carr easyway
This notice confirms the award of a contract to Allen Carr's Easyway for the continued provision of smoking cessation services. The contract has been awarded under Direct Award Pro
Westlands demolition
This contract is for Phase 3 demolition and site clearance at the Westlands Residential Care Home, aimed at firms that can safely carry out demolition work and clear the site afterwards.
CBC-1982-PSR-DA-SM allen carr easyway - award
This notice announces that a contract for the Allen Carr's Easyway programme has reached the contract‑signing stage. It indicates that a public body has awarded the work, but the brief details of the buyer, value and scope are not included here.