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20 public contracts open now in the East of England that suit small firms

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Architecture, engineering and surveying 2

Building and construction 6

  • CA18526 - ITT for Flitcham Chimney Removal and Associated Electrical Works

    Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust · East of England · £25,000 · closes Thu 12 Nov

    The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise on the behalf of Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy to procure the chimney removal and associated electrical…

  • ITT for Flitcham Chimney Removal and Associated Electrical Works

    Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust · East of England · £25,000 · closes Thu 12 Nov

    The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise on the behalf of Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy to procure the chimney removal and associated electrical…

  • Repair of St Michaels and All Angels Church Wall

    Aylsham Town Council · East of England · £60,000 · closes Thu 19 Nov

    Outline of proposals: the intention of these works is to undertake extensive repairs to the boundary walls of the churchyard of St Michael's Church, Aylsham. Elements of the boundary walls are in a state of very poor…

  • Tender for Installation of Electric Charging Pedestals

    Broads Authority · East of England · £30,000 · closes Fri 20 Nov

    The Broads Authority is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to carry out the replacement and installation of electric charging pedestals at 21 locations across the Broads. The works will involve…

  • CA18585 - ITT Repair and replacement works to whole site drainage system

    Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust · East of England · £100,000 · closes Fri 27 Nov

    ?The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise on the behalf of Diss Church of England Junior Academy to procure repair and replacement works to whole site drainage…

  • ITT Repair and replacement works to whole site drainage system

    Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust · East of England · £100,000 · closes Fri 27 Nov

    ?The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC) is carrying out a procurement exercise on the behalf of Diss Church of England Junior Academy to procure repair and replacement works to whole site drainage…

Business services 1

  • THE PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR 2 COUNCIL OWNED COMPANIES

    Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk · East of England · £100,000 · closes Mon 23 Nov

    The Council is seeking comprehensive external audit services to commence with the audit of the accounts for the 2026/2027 financial year, ending on 31 March 2027. There will be an initial contract period of two years,…

Grounds and landscaping 2

  • Grounds maintenance

    Cottenham Parish Council · East of England · £54,000 · closes Fri 13 Nov

    Cottenham Parish Council is seeking a suitably experienced and reliable contractor to provide grounds maintenance, grass cutting and general village maintenance services throughout Cottenham, Cambridgeshire. The…

  • Tree and Woodland Assessments for Cambridgeshire

    Cambridgeshire County Council · East of England · £65,000 · closes Wed 25 Nov

    Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking a supplier to deliver a comprehensive programme of tree and woodland assessments across Cambridgeshire. The commission comprises two complementary work packages: (1) woodland…

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 4 bids (from 9 with a published count).

IT and software 1

  • Chelmsford College Website tender

    Chelmsford College · East of England · £50,000 · closes Fri 6 Nov

    The College is looking for a company to build a new website in ASP.net to replace our current website. It should appeal to all of our user groups: students, parents, local businesses, etc. We are looking for a mobile…

Medical equipment and supplies 1

  • Baby Boxes

    South Cambridgeshire District Council · East of England · £50,000 · closes Mon 16 Nov

    SCDC is looking for a suitable contractor to procure and deliver an initial 180 'baby boxes' to SCDC for young families in South Cambridgeshire during the first six months of the infant's life.

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 3 bids (from 9 with a published count).

Research 1

  • Habitat Regulations Assessment

    Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk · East of England · £90,000 · closes Wed 25 Nov

    In June 2026, the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk (the Council) started the process of producing a new Local Plan, which will cover the period 2026-2044. To support the Local Plan preparation, the…

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 6.75 bids (from 2 with a published count).

Supplies and other 2

  • Sworders Field Children's Playground Inclusive Play Unit

    Bishop's Stortford Town Council · East of England · £30,000 · closes Wed 11 Nov

    Bishop's Stortford Town Council is seeking a contractor to fully manage the supply/installation of one large inclusive Play Unit to include a half pipe slide with pull ropes, low climbing ropes, slide, sensory boards…

  • Town Hall Furniture

    Watford Borough Council · East of England · £40,000 · closes Thu 19 Nov

    Watford Borough Council is seeking quotations for the supply, delivery, assembly and installation of furniture for the refurbished Watford Town Hall. The furniture will be required across a range of areas, including the…

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 6 bids (from 3 with a published count).

Training and education 2

  • Supply & Delivery of various City & Guilds Training Courses & Certification

    Bedford Borough Council · East of England · £11,500 · closes Mon 23 Nov

    Invitation to Tender for Supply & Delivery of various City & Guilds Training Courses & Certification. Apply via the in-tend procurement portal:

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 6.5 bids (from 4 with a published count).

  • Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - East and South Cambridgeshire (June-July 2027)

    Cambridgeshire County Council · East of England · £5,000 · closes Mon 30 Nov

    Organisation: Cambridgeshire Music Service Required: Live Performances and Interactive Music Workshops for Primary and Secondary-Aged Children, Including Inclusive Provision for Pupils with Special Educational Needs and…

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 4 bids (from 9 with a published count).

Transport 1

  • Taxi Services Dynamic Market

    Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust · East of England · Value not stated · closes Tue 20 Aug

    HTE is seeking to establish a Dynamic Market for Taxi Services. The Dynamic Market will provide Participating Authorities the opportunity to carry out further competition between Tenderers who are admitted onto the…

Vehicles and equipment 1

  • Town Hall Wayfinding

    Watford Borough Council · East of England · £50,000 · closes Mon 16 Nov

    The Grade II listed Town Hall, originally designed in 1935 by Charles Cowles-Voysey, is being refurbished to create a modern community and civic hub while retaining and celebrating the heritage of the existing building.…

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 6 bids (from 3 with a published count).