Procurement signals

Early procurement signals from UK council meetings

Commercial openings for suppliers, inferred from public council meetings — including framework call-offs, G-Cloud and DPS buys that never appear as an open tender.

⚠︎ Indicative signals inferred from public meetings — not official tender notices. 34 live signals across 30 councils.

Showing 24 of 34 matches

IT · Finance and ERP SystemsClear signal
Birmingham City Council · West Midlands

Birmingham City Council signals demand for Oracle go-live support and change services

Birmingham City Council says its Oracle re-implementation has moved into cutover, with focus now on data migration, safe implementation, organisational readiness and hypercare. The meeting points to likely demand for implementation support, business change, training and post-go-live support around a large ERP rollout.

Route TBCValue £150mTiming Go-live support and hypercare around implementation; procurement route not stated11 Aug 2026
Leisure · SportsStrong signal
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council · East of England

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council seeks £1.2m for Lynsport sports hub expansion

The council is recommending an expanded capital scheme for covered tennis/paddle courts and a multi-use games area at Lynsport, taking the ask to £1.2 million. The report says external funding from the LTA is part of the case, with a self-funding model and estimated payback of around eight years and eight months.

Route TBCValue £1.2mTiming Potential tender around Aug 202610 Aug 2026
Transport · Regional authorityStrong signal
Brighton & Hove City Council · South East

Brighton & Hove City Council flags £1.14bn regional transport funding and bus franchising work

The new Sussex and Brighton Strategic Authority has secured a £1.14bn investment fund over 30 years, plus over £30m in the next two years and more than £9m in capacity funding over four years. The meeting also said further revenue funding will be accepted on 29 July to examine bus franchising across Sussex.

Route TBCValue £1140mTiming Further funding acceptance on 29 Jul 2026; procurement route TBC7 Aug 2026
Supported LivingStrong signal
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council · West Midlands

Solihull supported living framework review points to 2026 procurement

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is reviewing its supported living arrangements ahead of the current framework expiring in June 2027. Officers say they want future arrangements to protect existing placements while improving value for money and service outcomes.

Open tenderValue £21.9mTiming Recommendations to Cabinet later in 2026; tender expected ~Nov 20266 Aug 2026
Waste Management · Street CleansingStrong signal
Dublin City Council · Ireland

Dublin City Council finalising tender for 16 large road sweepers

Dublin City Council said it is in the middle of finalising tender documents to acquire 16 new large road sweepers. The investment is described as being in the €4–5 million range, with procurement expected to go out in September 2026 and spend extending into 2027.

Open tenderValue £4m–£5mTiming ITT ~Sep 20265 Aug 2026
TreasuryClear signal
East Riding of Yorkshire Council · Yorkshire and the Humber

East Riding of Yorkshire Council flags £119m borrowing need for treasury and capital finance

East Riding of Yorkshire Council reported strong treasury returns and said it will need to finance a built-up £119m capital borrowing requirement externally. The committee also noted no long-term borrowing was undertaken and that the first tranche may be looked at toward the tail end of this year.

Route TBCValue £6.3m–£119mTiming Potential external borrowing: tail end of 20264 Aug 2026
IT · Corporate ServicesStrong signal
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council · North East

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council signals £3.5m back-office system replacement

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has approved additional borrowing to replace its finance, HR, procurement and payroll system. The current contract expires in 2027 and the existing platform is end-of-life, with procurement work needed early to avoid disruption.

Route TBCValue £3.5mTiming Potential change needed before 2027 contract expiry; tender expected around 2026-07-303 Aug 2026
Environment · BiodiversityClear signal
Teignbridge District Council · South West

Teignbridge District Council approves £331k A382 biodiversity mitigation spend

Teignbridge District Council approved £331,000 of biodiversity net gain funding linked to the A382 project for habitat enhancement at eight local nature reserves and wildlife sites. The work is expected to run via a habitat ranger from autumn 2026 to autumn 2030, with the funding agreement still needing formal approval.

Direct awardValue £331kTiming Autumn 2026–Autumn 2030 delivery; funding agreement subject to approval1 Aug 2026
Transport · FleetStrong signal
Swansea Council · Wales

Swansea Council signals £330k fleet EV transition spend and tendering this year

Swansea Council said the net cost to transition fleet vehicles to electric is estimated at about £330,000 after grants and fuel savings. The committee also heard that more electric vehicles, including refuge vehicles, will be tendered this year.

Open tenderValue £330kTiming Tendering this year; expected tender date ~Dec 202631 Jul 2026
Regeneration · HousingStrong signal
Denbighshire County Council · Wales

Denbighshire County Council to tender £2.4m Rhyl refurbishment works

Cabinet approved a procurement strategy for refurbishment works at 64 High Street and 2-4 Wellington Road in Rhyl. The council said it intends to issue an invitation to tender using the North Wales construction framework next month.

FrameworkValue £2.4mTiming ITT ~August 202630 Jul 2026
Leisure & Recreation · Play ParksClear signal
Teignbridge District Council · South West

Teignbridge District Council backs £3m play parks programme

Teignbridge District Council approved a district-wide play parks improvement programme funded by about £2m of Section 106 and £1m of CIL. The report points to later commissioning of works and equipment, with decisions on allocations, engagement and delivery arrangements to be finalised before funds are formally committed.

Route TBCValue £3mTiming Tender/commissioning ~July 202629 Jul 2026
Property and EstatesStrong signal
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council · Yorkshire and the Humber

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council: County Hall capital works to go out via approved framework

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council has approved extra capital funding for County Hall, taking the project to an overall cost of £14.155 million. The council also said the construction contract will be awarded through an approved framework, with tender pack issue expected in January 2027 and award in April 2027.

FrameworkValue £14.2mTiming Tender pack Jan 2027; award Apr 202728 Jul 2026
Capital ProgrammeClear signal
Leeds City Council · Yorkshire and the Humber

Leeds City Council seeks £17.3m for SEND capacity

Leeds City Council is asking members to approve £17.3 million of capital injections to support additional SEND and alternative provision capacity across the city. The signal points to direct capital spend tied to estate or accommodation needs, with the update framed as part of the SEND recovery response.

Direct awardValue £17.3mTiming Approval sought at the 2026-07-22 meeting; procurement timing not yet stated27 Jul 2026
IT · ERPStrong signal
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council · West Midlands

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council signals £2.5m ERP transformation procurement

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is progressing a major ERP programme to consolidate finance, HR and payroll into a single system of record. The meeting indicates a procurement opportunity focused on implementation support, change management, training, data cleansing and integration, with tendering expected around July 2026.

Open tenderValue £2.5mTiming ITT ~23 July 202626 Jul 2026
Transport · FleetClear signal
Pembrokeshire County Council · Wales

Pembrokeshire County Council signals £2.4m PCV replacement procurement

Pembrokeshire County Council has upheld a cabinet decision to proceed with a three-year procurement programme for passenger carrying vehicles, with spend of about £2.4 million over the cycle. Suppliers should expect further information to come forward in the near future.

Route TBCValue £2.4mTiming Near future; 3-year replacement cycle, decision takes immediate effect25 Jul 2026
Housing · Temporary AccommodationStrong signal
Nottingham City Council · East Midlands

Nottingham City Council: £14.3m temporary accommodation funding points to re-procurement

Nottingham City Council approved continued funding for temporary accommodation and housing-related support services through to 2029. The meeting also said homelessness services will be reviewed this year, ready for re-procurement next year.

Route TBCValue £14.3mTiming Review this year; re-procurement next year24 Jul 2026
Leisure · Sports centresStrong signal
Sheffield City Council · Yorkshire and the Humber

Sheffield City Council approves £67.8m Concord Sports Centre rebuild budget

Sheffield City Council has approved a £67.8 million capital budget and business plan for the redevelopment of Concord Sports Centre. The project is now moving into detailed design and procurement via a pre-construction services agreement with Wilmott Dixon.

Direct awardValue £67.8mTiming Detailed design and procurement next; expected tender around Jun 202722 Jul 2026
Transport · Road SafetyStrong signal
Warwickshire County Council · West Midlands

Warwickshire County Council backs £2.646m Follongley road safety scheme

Warwickshire County Council has approved progression of the Follongley crossroads scheme using HS2/DFT road safety funding. The project includes design, procurement and construction within a £2.646m allocation, with local safety enhancements still under review.

Route TBCValue £2.6mTiming TBC; expected tender date 16 Jul 202621 Jul 2026
Highways and TransportStrong signal
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · South East

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead signals £46.6m transport programme pipeline

Cabinet welcomed a £46.6m multi-year Department for Transport funding package covering roads, buses, EV charging, walking and cycling. Officers must finalise detailed proposals by 31 October to retain the grant, creating a clear near-term pipeline for delivery and works planning.

Route TBCValue £46.6mTiming Detailed proposals due by 31 October 2026; delivery over the next 3-4 years18 Jul 2026
Housing · Support ServicesStrong signal
Cardiff Council · Wales

Cardiff Council plans £7m-a-year young persons housing support retender

Cardiff Council is planning to re-commission young persons housing-related support through a new three-lot model, with contracts due to start in April 2027. The council expects market engagement in late summer 2026 and an open tender in October 2026.

Open tenderValue £7mTiming Market engagement end Aug–end Sep 2026; tender issue Oct 2026; contract start Apr 202717 Jul 2026
Children's ServicesStrong signal
Cheshire West and Chester Council · North West

Cheshire West and Chester Council to recommission £6.58m Healthy Child Programme

Cheshire West and Chester Council has approved a redesign of early years and children's health services, with the Healthy Child Programme to be recommissioned as a standalone service. The current arrangement ends on 30 June 2027, and the new competitive process is tied to an annual value of £6.58 million.

Open tenderValue £1.1m–£6.6mTiming ITT ~Jan 2027; current service ends 30 Jun 202716 Jul 2026
Public Health · Substance MisuseStrong signal
North Somerset Council · South West

North Somerset Council plans £11m-£15m adult substance misuse recommissioning

North Somerset Council approved engagement and consultation ahead of recommissioning adult drug and alcohol treatment services from April 2027. Officers indicated the procurement will use the provider selection regime, with an expected annual cost of £2.2m and a total value of around £11m-£15m.

Route TBCValue £11m–£15mTiming Engagement/consultation now; tender expected ~Aug 202615 Jul 2026
Culture and HeritageClear signal
Reading Borough Council · South East

Reading Borough Council to procure contractors for £700k+ Cemetery Arch repair works

Reading Borough Council says it has secured 2026-27 funding and is now procuring contractors to design and complete additional repair works at Reading Cemetery Arch. The wider plan is to market the property for community or market use once the works are finished.

Route TBCValue £700k–£800kTiming Funding secured for 2026-27; contractor procurement now underway14 Jul 2026
Corporate Services · ProcurementClear signal
Birmingham City Council · West Midlands

Birmingham City Council flags £500k+ procurement pipeline for Jul-Sep 2026

Birmingham City Council approved its key decision procurement plan for July to September 2026, covering planned procurements above £500,000. The pipeline includes cyber security, workforce and leadership development, and council tax/business rates collection.

Route TBCValue £500kTiming Planned for Jul-Sep 2026; tender timing not yet confirmed13 Jul 2026