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Central Bedfordshire Council
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Total contracts
696
Known spend
£774m
404 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-1104-T-CE leighton buzzard traffic calming
The Tenderer is to complete ALL THREE bill of quantities, the main part of the works is Billington Road, with Meadway and Bideford as additional schemes that Central Bedfordshire C
CBC-1101-FA-LS tuition for vulnerable learners
Central Bedfordshire Council have identified that there is a need for a specific framework which will deliver a range of tuition and support services for our most vulnerable learne
CBC-1072-T-CE development of a sustainability plan 2020-2030 - award
CBC is seeking a fresh approach to the development of a Sustainability Plan for Central Bedfordshire that takes into account our unique features, location, future growth and techno
CBC-1097-T-TS in-house fostering - consultant
In-House Fostering - Consultant Consultant to support with the implementation of the in-house foster carer recruitment strategy. Please note timeline with regards to questions and
CBC-1036-H-LP elm park and chelsea gdns play area - award
This tender is split into 2 x Lots and may result in different providers for each location. When completing the tender document please state which Lot you are bidding for. Improvem
CBC-1008-H-LP houghton hall park - inclusive play equipment - award
Central Bedfordshire Council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced organisations to quote for the Addition of inclusive play elements within Houghton Hall Park. These incl
CBC-1092-T-CE food waste treatment and disposal (including grass cuttings disposal)
Central Bedfordshire Council is a unitary authority with responsibility for collecting and disposing of municipal waste, including Food Waste. This is currently collected separatel
CBC-1071-T-CE independent mobility assessments for blue badges - award
The Council is inviting tenders for the conduct of Independent Mobility Assessments (IMA's) to determine applicants' eligibility for the Blue Badge concessionary parking scheme. Th
CBC-1091-T-LS independent domestic violence advocacy service & perpetrator programme
Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough Councils wish to commission a provider/providers to offer an aligned domestic abuse service. The new service will include: o IDVA provision
CBC-1069-T-TS silsoe horticultural centre - alterations and refurbishments - award
Silsoe Horticultural Centre - Alterations and Refurbishment You are invited to tender for Alterations and refurbishments including the formation of a new opening through a load bea
CBC-1067-H-TS travel choices cycling maps - award
Travel Choices Cycling Maps We require the base mapping and the cycle routes to be updated on 6 of our Travel Choices Maps, covering: Sandy Biggleswade Leighton Linslade Flitwick a
CBC-1065-T-TS chapel road, flitwick - drainage - award
Installation of new carrier drain pipework - Chapel Road, Flitwick, including provision of suitable Traffic Management. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submissio
CBC-1059-FW-TS M1 to A6 link road, rail bridge CAT 3 check - award
M1 to A6 Link Road, Rail Bridge CAT 3 Check ESPO Framework ESPO 664 CAT 3 bridge design check of the rail bridge over Midland Main Railway Line (N/Rail Route 19). The bridge forms
CBC-1051-H-TS beechcroft farm - subsidence - award
Ground Investigation - Ground Investigation at Beechcroft Farm, Flitwick Road, Steppingley - Subsidence Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All com
CBC-1049-H-TS sandy secondary school, replacement windows and fire exit door in courtyard - award
Sandy Secondary School Courtyard Area - Replacement Windows and Fire Exit Doors to Ground & First Floor Level Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. A
CBC-1044-T-TS potton middle school - disabled access - design and install automatic opening doors and ramps - award
Potton Middle School - Disabled Access - Design and install automatic opening doors and ramps - Potton Middle School Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission d
CBC-1043-FW-TS modular building and works - award
Modular Building and Ground Works - ESPO Framework 953 Issue 14 Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communication/correspondence and clarificat
CBC-1041-H-TS fencing works - award
Fencing Works This project incorporates 5 Lots, please confirm, where highlighted on the Quotation document, the lot(s) you will be bidding on. Lot 1- Henlow Common Lot 2 - Baulk W
CBC-1009-T-TS swallowfield lower school - car park expansion - award
Swallowfield Lower School - Car Park Expansion You are invited to tender for an extension to Swallowfield Lower School's car park. We envisage this to include an additional 17 car
CBC-1085-H-CE grove theatre refurbishment of dressing room - award
Grove Theatre Refurbishment of Dressing Room 5 Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our "In-Tend" electronic tendering system