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6 health and social care contracts open now that suit small firms

Every one is marked suitable for SMEs by the buyer, is worth up to £100,000 (or the value isn't stated), and closes at least 3 days from today. Updated 31 October 2026. Free, no sign-up.

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In the last 6 months, at least 49% of 1,082 health and social care contracts went to small firms, and the typical value was £395,828. See what buyers paid.

Competition: recent health and social care tenders on Find a Tender drew a median of 4 bids, and 32% got two or fewer (583 competitions). More tender numbers.

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Any size, by buyer: 1 from housing associations, 24 from the NHS, 1 from universities

Health and social care 6

  • Contract for a Befriending Network

    Hartlepool Borough Council · North East · £21,000 · closes Thu 5 Nov

    Hartlepool Borough Council has previously commissioned a Befriending Network aimed at reducing social isolation of older people within Hartlepool. Following a service review, we are looking to expand this offer to…

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 4.5 bids (from 3 with a published count).

  • Maintenance of the National Competency Framework for Data Professionals

    NHS England · London · £80,000 · closes Fri 6 Nov

    NHS England is seeking a supplier to provide ongoing maintenance, administration and operational support for the National Competency Framework (NCF) for Data and Analytics Professionals. The NCF is a nationally adopted…

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 4 bids (from 25 with a published count).

  • National Competency Framework for Data: Adoption, Impact & Evidence Review

    NHS England · London · £95,000 · closes Tue 10 Nov

    NHS England is seeking a supplier to undertake an independent, evidence-led review of the National Competency Framework (NCF) for Data Professionals. The NCF is a nationally recognised framework that defines the…

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 4 bids (from 25 with a published count).

  • Safeguarding insight work to inform sector-led improvement

    Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) · London · £24,700 · closes Tue 24 Nov

    This project will develop evidence-based insights to inform future sector-led improvement and so to strengthen adult safeguarding practice. Through a review of academic research, CQC reports, peer reviews and…

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 8 bids (from 3 with a published count).

  • Graves Park Animal Farm Veterinary Services

    Sheffield City Council · Yorkshire and The Humber · £90,000 · closes Sun 31 Jan

    Veterinary Services for Graves park animal farm

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 4 bids (from 13 with a published count).

  • Building Information Standards Dynamic Purchasing System

    NHS England · Yorkshire and The Humber · Value not stated · closes Sun 31 Oct

    NHS England's Information Representation Service's (IReS) Data Standards Assurance team (DSAS) provides assurance and appraisal services for all Information Standards submitted to the Data Alliance Partnership Board for…

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 4 bids (from 25 with a published count).