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East Midlands public tenders open now

104 open tenders from councils, NHS trusts, schools, housing associations and other public bodies in the East Midlands, of any size. Updated 31 October 2026.

Every open tender, of any size: my East Midlands list shows only contracts marked as suitable for small firms and worth up to £100k. This page shows every open one from buyers in the region, so check the size and the requirements in each notice.

Competition: open competitions run by buyers here drew a median of 5 bids, and 17% drew two or fewer (252 with a published bid count on Find a Tender since June 2026). Across the UK: 5 bids and 23%. The method.

By trade: Building and construction (21) · Health and social care (12) · Supplies and other (10) · Business services (9) · Architecture, engineering and surveying (8) · Cleaning, waste and environment (8) · IT and software (7) · Catering (7) · Repair and maintenance (6) · Training and education (4) · Machinery and equipment (3) · Vehicles and equipment (2) · Research (2) · Medical equipment and supplies (2) · Transport (1) · Finance and insurance (1) · Arts, culture and events (1)

Building and construction (21)

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Fri 6 NovWorks to Wall, Carlton Cemetery
Gedling Borough Council
£45k
Fri 6 NovNSDC-1722 Property Safety and Compliance Check Service and Maintenance Contract for Newark and Sherwood Distri
Newark And Sherwood District Council
£7.4m
Fri 6 NovDemolition of Former Beales Store (Mansfield Connect)
Mansfield District Council
£750k
Fri 6 NovThe Provision of Groundworks for 40 Dwellings at Mill Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield
Bolsover District Council
£2.88m
Mon 9 NovSupply and Lay of Bond Coat
Derbyshire County Council
£1.2m
Mon 9 NovEEM0053 - Fire Safety, Fire Doors and Building Remediation Works Framework
EFFICIENCY EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
£800m
Thu 12 NovRolleston Primary School Roof Repair
Leicester City Council
£350k
Fri 13 NovBuilding Minor Works
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited
£1m
Fri 13 NovBoiler Replacement Programme
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited
£250k
Tue 17 NovProvision of CPU Refrigeration Upgrade
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
£600k
Fri 20 NovPre-Paint & Painting Programme
Ashfield District Council
£500k
Fri 20 NovAids and Adaptations Works Contractor (Sutton Bridge)
South Holland District Council
£85k
Mon 23 NovCPU 8630 Supply of Ironmongery & Fixings
Nottingham City Council
£2.08m
Fri 27 NovSKDC-1689 Leisure Centre General Upgrades
South Kesteven District Council
£400k
Fri 27 NovNewark Market Place Refurbishment
Newark And Sherwood District Council
£1.15m
Fri 27 NovHDC-1714 WADKINS PAVILION REFURBISHMENT
Harborough District Council
£495k
Mon 30 NovRepairs and Maintenance of Derbyshire Dales District Council Buildings, Lot 1 Electrical, Lot 2 Mechanical
Derbyshire Dales District Council
£800k
Wed 2 DecSHELTERED SCHEME WORKS BRADGATE FLATS COMMUNAL AREA PROJECT
Melton Borough Council
£125k
Wed 2 DecCPU 7328 Development for Social Housing of former United Reform Church, Clifton
Nottingham City Council
£4.64m
Thu 31 DecPlay Ground Refurbishment x 2
Ingoldmells Parish Council
£120k
Mon 4 JanFairfield School Phase 2 Works
West Northamptonshire Council
not stated

Health and social care (12)

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Mon 9 NovResidential and Nursing Care Homes for Adults - Framework Agreement
Nottinghamshire County Council
£995m
Mon 9 NovParent Chat - Digital Parenting Support
Leicester City Council
£124k
Wed 11 NovStop Smoking Medication Framework
West Northamptonshire Council
£310k
Thu 12 NovCommunity Life Choices 2027
Leicestershire County Council
£56m
Fri 13 NovOffender Engagement, Support and Oversight Service for High-Risk Offenders in Supported Exempt Accommodation
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire
£288k
Fri 13 NovSCE0076- High Dependency Bed Service
Leicester City Council
£4.88m
Mon 16 NovRepeat Care Proceedings Prevention Service
Nottingham City Council
£1.5m
Mon 16 NovThe Provision of Services for all Victims of Domestic Abuse in Derby City
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire
£3.03m
Thu 19 NovNorth Northamptonshire Council Provision of Holiday Activities & Food Programme
North Northamptonshire Council
£4.4m
Tue 24 NovTD2311 - Life Skills Transitions and Development Supported Living Scheme
Derby City Council
£5m
Fri 27 NovNorthamptonshire Children's Trust: Provision of Independent Fostering Arrangements and Children's Homes for Ch
Northamptonshire Children's Trust
£252m
Fri 4 DecPharmaceutical Dispensing Services including the Supply and Delivery of Medicine
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
£2.5m

Supplies and other (10)

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Wed 4 NovCA18537 - Nova Education Trust Contract for Supply of Biomass Boiler Fuel Pellets
Nova Trust
£900k
Wed 4 NovNova Education Trust Contract for Supply of Biomass Boiler Fuel Pellets
Nova Trust
£900k
Fri 6 NovSkateboard Park Remodelling
Higham Ferrers Town Council
£25k
Fri 6 NovSkateboard Park Remodelling
Higham Ferrers Town Council
£30k
Tue 10 NovCPU 8387 Supply of Architectural Coating Materials
Nottingham City Council
£579k
Fri 13 Nov23_27 Cleaning Chemicals and Hand Soaps
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
£7m
Mon 23 Nov79_27(S) Educational One-Piece Classroom Chairs and Other Related Seating Products
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
£1.04m
Mon 23 NovDangerous Dog and Animal Kennelling, Collection, Transport and Associated Veterinary Support
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire
£2.5m
Fri 27 NovThe Supply and Installation of Gym Equipment Across Loughborough University
Loughborough University
£1.46m
Fri 12 FebCatering Tender - Murray Park Community School
Murray Park Community School
£2.5m

Business services (9)

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Mon 2 NovExeter Foyer Security
Stonewater Limited
£320k
Wed 4 NovCA18543 - Northampton College - Media planning & Buying Services
Northampton College
£250k
Thu 5 NovCPU 8129 - Right to Buy Valuation Framework
Nottingham City Council
£297k
Fri 6 NovDesign and Installation of the East Midlands Pavilion at UKREiiF 2027
East Midlands Combined Authority
£130k
Fri 6 NovDesign and Installation of the East Midlands Pavilion at UKREiiF 2027
East Midlands Combined County Authority
£130k
Tue 10 NovProvision of Annual Billing and Annual Benefit Notification Production and Mailing
Gedling Borough Council
£115k
Wed 18 NovBin Permits
West Northamptonshire Council
£440k
Mon 23 NovErewash Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) & Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment (GTAA)
Erewash Borough Council
£55k
Fri 27 NovBaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity
Bassetlaw District Council
£18m

Architecture, engineering and surveying (8)

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Fri 6 NovCA18/5956 Construction, Environmental & Technical Professional Services Framework (CETPS)
Mining Remediation Authority
£9.4m
Tue 10 NovOakham East Transport and Public Realm Improvements - Multidisciplinary Preliminary Design Consultancy Service
Rutland County Council
£90k
Tue 10 NovCA18/05985 Mine Entry Inspections Framework
Mining Remediation Authority
not stated
Fri 13 NovAsbestos Surveys
Northamptonshire Partnership Homes
£800k
Wed 18 NovVENTILATION SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited
£55k
Fri 20 NovNew Stanton Park Access Improvements: Economic Appraisal of Options
Erewash Borough Council
£80k
Mon 23 NovFire risk assessments and associated services
East Midlands Housing Group
£1.5m
Fri 27 NovRenewable Energy Study Commission
Erewash Borough Council
£40k

Cleaning, waste and environment (8)

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Thu 5 NovThe Provision Cleaning at Bolsover District Council Corporate Properties
Bolsover District Council
£360k
Fri 6 NovHighway Waste Services Framework_2026
Leicestershire County Council
£4m
Fri 6 NovEBCT 472 - Erewash Borough new Local Plan - Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
Erewash Borough Council
£100k
Fri 13 NovContract for the staffing and operation of Household Waste Recycling Centres within Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire County Council
£10.2m
Mon 16 NovProvision of Window Cleaning Services
Nottingham Trent University
£500k
Tue 17 NovPest Control Services
North West Leicestershire District Council
£149k
Fri 27 NovSt Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust & Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust ~ Cleaning Te
St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust & Our Lady of
£18.4m
Fri 5 MarThe Priory Federation of Academies Trust ~ Cleaning Tender
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust
£6m

IT and software (7)

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Wed 4 NovUniform, Inventory and Asset Management Solutio
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire
£200k
Wed 4 NovGazetteer Management and Web Mapping System
Leicester City Council
£120k
Fri 13 NovFleet Management System
North East Derbyshire District Council
£30k
Tue 17 Nov273_27 Office Machines and Office Ergonomic Equipment
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
£3.33m
Fri 20 NovAn Online Policies and Procedures service
Lincolnshire County Council
£147k
Mon 23 NovThe Spencer Academy Trusts Microsoft Licensing & Support Services
THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
£1m
Fri 26 FebEquals Trust - Provision of ICT Managed Services Stage 1
Equals Trust
£3m

Catering (7)

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Wed 4 NovCPU7343 - Homelessness Prevention Services - Open Framework
Nottingham City Council
£80m
Wed 11 NovBarnet Schools Cluster - Catering Tender apr27
Educo
£2.9m
Thu 12 NovSearch Education Trust - Catering Tender
Educo
£2.34m
Mon 23 NovWest Northamptonshire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Coordination and Delivery Service 2027
West Northamptonshire Council
£4.38m
Wed 25 NovCatering Tender - Haringey Schools Apr27
Educo
£2.18m
Fri 27 NovNewham Cluster - Catering Tender Apr27
Educo
£11.6m
Fri 4 DecBourne Education Trust - Catering Apr27
Educo
£21.1m

Repair and maintenance (6)

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Thu 5 NovInvitation to Tender for the Provision Maintenance Operative Service at Bolsover District Council Corporate Pr
Bolsover District Council
£200k
Mon 16 NovPAN3502 - Provision of Fleet Maintenance Services
Leicester City Council
£1.5m
Sun 22 NovAir Conditioning & Refrigeration Maintenance
DERBYSHIRE SUPPORT AND FACILITIES SERVICES LIMITED
£297k
Wed 25 NovDH26032 - Out of Hours Gas Service Checks for Domestic Properties
DERBY HOMES LIMITED
£40k
Fri 4 DecRepairs To Vehicle Restraint Systems_2027
Leicestershire County Council
£3m
Thu 31 DecGround maintenance Stoke Golding Parish Council
Stoke Golding parish council
£30k

Training and education (4)

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Tue 3 NovPAN3612 - Procurement of Housing Training and Learning Framework
Leicester City Council
£167k
Fri 13 NovLevel 1-3 Construction and Energy Efficiency Skills in the Community
East Lindsey District Council
£75k
Mon 16 NovSafeguarding in Education (Child Protection) Training Standing List - 2026 Reopen
Leicestershire County Council
£20k
Thu 19 NovNorth Northamptonshire Council Apprenticeship Training Services Framework
North Northamptonshire Council
£2m

Machinery and equipment (3)

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Fri 6 NovInstallation, Maintenance and Dismantling of the Matlock Bath Illuminations' Lighting
Derbyshire Dales District Council
£203k
Fri 20 NovStandby Generator for Critical ICT Server Room at 2013 Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, S42 6NG
North East Derbyshire District Council
not stated
Fri 27 NovMechanical & Electrical Consultancy Services - Replacement of Depot Heating System
North East Derbyshire District Council
£66.7k

Vehicles and equipment (2)

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Wed 11 NovCPU 6567 Automated Motor Vehicle and Plant Machinery Parts
Nottingham City Council
£8.75m
Thu 31 DecStreet Light Repair Project
Billing Parish Council
not stated

Research (2)

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Mon 16 NovSE1286 Transgender Inclusion in Domestic Sports Guidance Review
Sport England
£96k
Fri 20 NovIntegrated Impact Assessment (IIA) for the Boston and South Holland Joint Local Plan
Boston Borough Council
£85k

Medical equipment and supplies (2)

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Wed 18 NovRelocatable Whole Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
Nottingham Trent University
£583k
Fri 18 DecFramework for the supply of Adult and Paediatric Nutrition Products
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trus
£6m

Transport (1)

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Thu 3 DecHighways Traffic Signals Framework
Nottingham City Council
£2m

Finance and insurance (1)

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Sun 31 JanProvision of Healthcare Services in Custody
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire
£14m

Arts, culture and events (1)

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Thu 12 NovPAN3566 - Request for a Priced Proposal to Operate Funfairs at Abbey Park, Leicester
Leicester City Council
£400k

Coming soon: not open yet (66, the next 60 shown)

Buyers here have announced these, and many want to hear from suppliers first. Reply by the date shown: how early notices work.

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Sun 1 Nov
tender due
Approved List of Residential and Nursing Homes
Derby City Council · Market engagement
not stated
Sun 1 Nov
tender due
client management Database to assist in managing the financials of appointeeships and Deputyships
West Northamptonshire Council · Market engagement
not stated
Sun 1 Nov
tender due
Millenium Lodge - Environmental Sensing System
Lincolnshire County Council · Market engagement
not stated
Mon 2 Nov
tender due
PAN3422 - Void Property Repair, Refurbishment & Associated Works
Leicester City Council · Market engagement
£17.2m
Mon 2 Nov
tender due
CPU 7370 Housing Electrical Installation Condition Reports for Domestic and Rented Properties.
Nottingham City Council · Pipeline
£5.4m
Mon 2 Nov
tender due
SCE0059 - Soft Market Engagement Questionnaire - Supported Living
Leicester City Council · Market engagement
£395m
Tue 3 Nov
reply by
CCS110 Provision of Independent Experts to investigate Statutory Children's Service Complaints
Derbyshire County Council · Market engagement
£150k
Tue 3 Nov
tender due
PAN3663 - Single Homeless Support Services & Supported Accommodation
Leicester City Council · Market engagement
£5.29m
Wed 4 Nov
reply by
SCE0077- Children’s Commissioning Arrangement
Leicester City Council · Market engagement
not stated
Wed 4 Nov
tender due
Insourced Services for Urgent Treatment Centre
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust · Market engagement
not stated
Thu 5 Nov
reply by
TD2457 - Waste Strategy and Procurement Advisor Support
Derby City Council · Market engagement
not stated
Thu 5 Nov
reply by
Care at Home for Adults
Nottingham City Council · Market engagement
not stated
Fri 6 Nov
reply by
Learners' Trust Cleaning Services Tender
LEARNERS' TRUST · Market engagement
£3.5m
Fri 6 Nov
reply by
Web Filtering and Monitoring
THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST · Market engagement
not stated
Fri 6 Nov
reply by
CPH131 Prescribing only Medication (POM) and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Derbyshire County Council · Market engagement
£4.4m
Fri 6 Nov
reply by
Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre (ADMC)
Ashfield District Council · Market engagement
£1m
Fri 6 Nov
reply by
Adult Skills and Employment Programmes
Lincolnshire County Council · Market engagement
£87m
Mon 9 Nov
tender due
Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) Reactive and Maintenance Works
Derbyshire County Council · Market engagement
£20m
Mon 9 Nov
tender due
NCHA202557- People System
Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited · Planned tender
£1.45m
Tue 10 Nov
reply by
PAN3662 - Provision of Accommodation-based Housing Related Support for Singles
Leicester City Council · Market engagement
£4.33m
Wed 11 Nov
reply by
South Holland District Council Stock Surveys
South Holland District Council · Market engagement
£375k
Wed 11 Nov
reply by
South Holland District Council Roofing
South Holland District Council · Market engagement
£3.76m
Wed 11 Nov
reply by
Residential and Nursing Care Services for Older People
North Northamptonshire Council · Market engagement
not stated
Wed 11 Nov
reply by
Provision of an Enterprise-wide Medical Imaging Management and Processing System for eight Trusts in the East
Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust · Market engagement
£200m
Fri 13 Nov
reply by
E-ACT Tender for the supply and installation of internal protective wall coverings
E-ACT · Market engagement
£1.5m
Fri 13 Nov
reply by
Laundry Services
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire · Market engagement
not stated
Fri 13 Nov
reply by
Provision of a Population Segmentation Data Tool
Derbyshire County Council · Market engagement
£70k
Fri 13 Nov
reply by
MBC-1728 Income Recovery IT Solutions
Melton Borough Council · Market engagement
£200k
Mon 16 Nov
reply by
AP26157 - Temporary Workers Framework
Arc Property Services Partnership Limited · Market engagement
£4m
Mon 16 Nov
reply by
DDT1350 - Houses of Multiple Occupation Modelling System
Leicester City Council · Market engagement
not stated
Thu 19 Nov
tender due
SCE0067 - Housing Support for People Who Use Drugs and Alcohol
Leicester City Council · Market engagement
£1m
Thu 19 Nov
reply by
Framework for the Provision of Dose Banded Products & Patient Specific Chemotherapy Services
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trus · Market engagement
£48m
Fri 20 Nov
reply by
Environmental Services for Daventry Town Council
Daventry Town Council · Market engagement
£9.32m
Fri 20 Nov
reply by
CCS072 D2N2 Children in Care - Residential Placements Framework
Derbyshire County Council · Market engagement
£300m
Fri 20 Nov
reply by
CCS034 D2N2 Children in Care - Fostering Placements Framework
Derbyshire County Council · Market engagement
£150m
Mon 23 Nov
tender due
North Northamptonshire Council Professional Services & Contractor Framework
North Northamptonshire Council · Pipeline
not stated
Mon 23 Nov
tender due
SCAPE Defence and Complex Environments Framework
SCAPE PROCURE LIMITED · Market engagement
£8.5e+03m
Fri 27 Nov
reply by
MBC Gretton Court Soft Market Test
Melton Borough Council · Market engagement
not stated
Mon 30 Nov
tender due
Lead Neighbourhood Organisation - Obesity Pathway Innovation Programme
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · Planned tender
£700k
Mon 30 Nov
reply by
PAN3572 - Land Developing Opportunities within the City of Leicester
Leicester City Council · Market engagement
not stated
Mon 30 Nov
tender due
Fleet Claims Management Service
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire · Market engagement
not stated
Mon 30 Nov
tender due
1140EVNES - Facilities Management Solution (PME)
Leicester City Council · Market engagement
£120k
Tue 1 Dec
tender due
Contract for the provision of flooring and associated services
RYKNELD HOMES LIMITED · Market engagement
£1m
Tue 1 Dec
tender due
Fleet Electrification Discovery
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire · Market engagement
not stated
Tue 1 Dec
tender due
Fleet Electrification Discovery
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire · Market engagement
not stated
Tue 1 Dec
tender due
Collection & Delivery of Diabetic Camera
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · Market engagement
£300k
Fri 18 Dec
reply by
HR & Payroll System
East Midlands Education Trust · Market engagement
£1.2m
Wed 23 Dec
reply by
12_27 Building Supplies
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO · Market engagement
£25m
Thu 31 Dec
tender due
PRN004664 Underwater Drones
Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority · Market engagement
£100k
Fri 1 Jan
tender due
Children's Community Nursing in Education Settings (CNIES)
NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD · Planned tender
not stated
Fri 1 Jan
tender due
Treatment of Bulky Waste
Leicestershire County Council · Pipeline
not stated
Fri 1 Jan
tender due
In-Cab Technology for WLDC Refuse Collection Fleet
West Lindsey District Council · Market engagement
not stated
Mon 4 Jan
tender due
SCE0085 - Inpatient detoxification for people who use drugs and alcohol
Leicester City Council · Market engagement
not stated
Mon 4 Jan
tender due
SCE0085 - Inpatient detoxification for people who use drugs and alcohol
Leicester City Council · Market engagement
not stated
Mon 4 Jan
tender due
SCE0085 - Inpatient detoxification for people who use drugs and alcohol
Leicester City Council · Market engagement
not stated
Fri 8 Jan
tender due
PAN3539 - Debt Resolution Services
Leicester City Council · Market engagement
£1m
Fri 8 Jan
tender due
PAN3539 - Debt Resolution Services
Leicester City Council · Market engagement
£1m
Fri 8 Jan
tender due
PAN3539 - Debt Resolution Services
Leicester City Council · Market engagement
£1m
Mon 25 Jan
tender due
Ground Investigation Framework Renewal
Mining Remediation Authority · Market engagement
not stated
Fri 29 Jan
tender due
NHFT Integrated Sexual Health Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Pre-Market Engagement
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust · Market engagement
£400k

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