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16 public contracts open now in the North West 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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Business services 5

  • The Growth Company ITT for Training Providers for the Growth Hub Network Adviser Framework

    The Growth Company · North West · Value not stated · closes Fri 6 Nov

    The Growth Company, as National Coordinator for the Growth Hub Network in England, has been asked by the Business Growth Service (part of the Department for Business Innovation Science and Trade) to develop an initial…

  • Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks

    West Lancashire Borough Council · North West · Value not stated · closes Fri 6 Nov

    West Lancashire Borough Council is seeking to appoint an independent consultant team to undertake an evidence-led review of the development potential of Fleetwood Farm, Banks. The purpose of the commission is to provide…

  • Flea Market Music Events

    Cheshire West and Chester Council · North West · £30,000 · closes Mon 23 Nov

    Cheshire West and Chester Council (CW&C) is seeking a suitably experienced organisation to plan, programme and deliver a series of three live music events in the Flea Market in Ellesmere Port during 2027.

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 3.5 bids (from 4 with a published count).

  • Marketing, Advertising and Media Buying Services - Wirral Met College

    Wirral Metropolitan College · North West · £92,000 · closes Mon 30 Nov

    Wirral Met College is seeking a supplier to provide marketing, advertising and media buying services to support student recruitment, raise awareness of the College and promote its courses. The requirement includes…

  • Burnley Canalside Conservation Area Appraisal, Masterplan and Design Guide

    Burnley Borough Council · North West · £75,000 · closes Mon 14 Dec

    Tenders are invited from contractors having the resources, sufficient capacity and experience working with Local Authority clients to prepare conservation area appraisals, masterplans and design guides. All works must…

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 9.5 bids (from 10 with a published count).

Cleaning, waste and environment 1

  • Omega Multi-Academy Trust Cleaning Services Tender

    OMEGA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST · North West · Value not stated · closes Tue 24 Nov

    Issue of Invitation to Tender 12th October 2026 Bidding Companies to Visit Sites W/C 26th October Alsop High School L4 6SH 10:00am-1pm Monday 26th October 2026 Park Road Community Primary School WA5 3EF 9:00am-10:00am…

Grounds and landscaping 2

  • Grass Cutting Contract

    Dalston Parish Council · North West · £30,000 · closes Thu 5 Nov

    Provision of rural grass cutting in the Parish of Dalston including Village Greens, Common Land, Play Areas, Recreational Sports Field and Cemetery

  • Grounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2031

    Penrith Town Council · North West · £25,000 · closes Thu 3 Dec

    Penrith Town Council are seeking tenders from qualified and experienced contractors to undertake grass cutting, hedge cutting, strimming, litter collection, weed spraying, minor tree works (termed Grounds Maintenance)…

Machinery and equipment 3

Repair and maintenance 1

Research 2

  • ACE 1122 ITQ - 'Artsmark 25 Young People Commissioners' Project Partner

    ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND · North West · £15,000 · closes Mon 16 Nov

    Artsmark is a national award and development programme that helps schools put arts and culture at the heart of education by recognising achievement, supporting improvement and fostering connections. The Artsmark Award…

  • Research into Doctors Registered without a Licence to Practise

    General Medical Council (GMC) · North West · £58,333 · closes Tue 1 Dec

    The proposed research aims to help us better understand the population of doctors registered with the GMC without a licence to practise, to provide contextual insight to inform future regulatory reform work in this area.

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 4.5 bids (from 6 with a published count).

Supplies and other 1

  • Lumb Lane Play Area

    Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council · North West · £98,000 · closes Thu 5 Nov

    Play Area Improvement works including the installation of specified play equipment and associated safer surface.

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

Training and education 1

  • ONR1155 - Provision of Media Training to the Office for Nuclear Regulation Senior Leadership Team

    Office for Nuclear Regulation · North West · £80,000 · closes Fri 6 Nov

    The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) is the independent UK regulator of the nuclear industry, including existing, decommissioned and new reactors. It employs more than 700 professional staff, with specialist…

    Competition: this buyer's recent open tenders drew a median of 4.75 bids (from 2 with a published count).