Source: https://tendernation.io/buyers/dorset-council Buyer profile # Dorset Council GB [ Get alerts for this buyer](/register)[ Ask via FOI](/tools/foi-request-template?buyer=dorset-council)[ Download buyer report](/register) Open now 10 live tenders Published 278 since 21 May 2019 Typical value £1,000,000 median of 221 stated values Value range £30.2k–£1.7bn lowest to highest ## Open opportunities [Passenger Transport - Dynamic Purchasing System](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d0f-f081-7282-92db-a43591f39166/passenger-transport-dynamic-purchasing-system)A Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services as required by Dorset Council. This Dynamic Purchasing System will be used to procure passenger transp... GB£80,000,000 197 days left 30 Apr 2027 [Framework for The Provision of Short Breaks for Children and Young People who are Disabled](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e2a-2369-725f-a398-e08d29b1c83f/framework-for-the-provision-of-short-breaks-for-children-and-young-people-who-ar)Dorset Council wants all children, young people and their families to thrive. Dorset Council aspires to have a strengths-based approach which focusses on what the child or young pe... GB 257 days left 30 Jun 2027 [Framework for the Provision of Supported Housing for Young People](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e2a-2aba-711e-b264-1f2b7688c41c/framework-for-the-provision-of-supported-housing-for-young-people)The Council is required through a ‘sufficiency duty’ to secure sufficient accommodation for children and young people under their care who cannot live at home. Children’s Services... GB 532 days left 31 Mar 2028 [Road Surface Treatments - DPS](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc4-fac6-70f2-9b54-759ef1b9ebef/road-surface-treatments-dps)This Dynamic Purchasing System is for the provision of the following Road Surface Treatment Services: • Premium Surface Dressing • Micro Asphalting and Footway Surface Treatments •... GB£12,000,000 712 days left 27 Sept 2028 [Supporting Progress and Inclusion](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e2c-098b-70af-9825-f962d9fb672f/supporting-progress-and-inclusion)Dorset Council's ambition is to support all children and young people in their journey to adulthood with underpinning principles of early help, personalisation and inclusion, enabl... GB£12,000,000 861 days left 23 Feb 2029 [Digital Innovation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e28-75d1-714f-9f7e-5d1b03e5fbbd/digital-innovation-dynamic-purchasing-system-dps)Dorset Council is developing an ecosystem of innovation partners across public sector, academia, research and industry. Here you can apply to register on the Council’s Digital Inno... GB£10,000,000 861 days left 23 Feb 2029 [Dorset Families Matter - Family Support Packages](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e28-94d9-7080-81ea-591409082f8c/dorset-families-matter-family-support-packages)Children's Services work in broad partnerships and are committed to promoting and embedding whole family working as business as usual across early help and statutory services. Dors... GB 861 days left 23 Feb 2029 [Learning and Development Training Services Framework](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e2b-3179-7191-ab4e-1fcd1f168d8f/learning-and-development-training-services-framework)Dorset Council have a Framework for Learning and Development Training Services for providers who deliver training to people who work with children, young people, and adults accessi... GB 862 days left 23 Feb 2029 [Community Health Improvement Services](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e27-5f2d-71f8-ac1e-96e3d42a43c5/community-health-improvement-services)In accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (the “Regulations”), the Council (the “Relevant Authority”) wishes to provide an unrestrict... GB 895 days left 29 Mar 2029 [Dorset Care, Support, Housing and Community Safety Framework](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b8f-c02d-7397-9b11-b7b755bc4dbd/dorset-care-support-housing-and-community-safety-framework)The commissioning partners seek to provide high quality personalised care and support services taking a strengths based approach which focus on meeting the outcomes of those indivi... GB£1,700,000,000 1993 days left 31 Mar 2032 ## How this buyer buys 26 of Dorset Council's notices were call-offs from a framework, DPS or dynamic market, worth £93,386,811 in total. Only suppliers on the route can win that work. - [RM1557.15 G-Cloud 15](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM1557.15)FrameworkNo: framework closed until about 5 Feb 2028Only suppliers already on it can win call-offs. It runs until 5 Feb 2028; you can bid for its replacement then.2 call-offs£77,030last 30 Sept 2026 - [RM6257 Security - Physical, Technical and Support Services](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6257)FrameworkNo: this framework has expiredExisting call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement.1 call-off£659,254last 7 Oct 2025 - [RM6142 Supply of tyres, glass and fast fit solutions](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6142)FrameworkNo: this framework has expiredExisting call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement.1 call-off£2,800,000last 2 Mar 2023 - Unnamed frameworkFrameworkThe notice doesn't name the frameworkAsk the buyer which framework it used and when it reopens.19 call-offs£9,850,527last 30 Sept 2026 - Unnamed dynamic purchasing systemDynamic purchasing systemPossibly: a DPS accepts new suppliers while it runsThe notice does not link to the DPS itself. Ask the buyer how to apply.3 call-offs£80,000,000last 10 Jul 2026 ### DPSs and dynamic markets Dorset Council runs - Road Surface Treatments - DPSDynamic purchasing systemOpen to join nowRuns to 27 Sept 2028[How to apply ](https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=de26291c-d904-e811-80ea-005056b64545) - Passenger Transport - Dynamic Purchasing SystemDynamic purchasing systemOpen to join nowRuns to 2 May 2027[How to apply ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c7c18a9b-b246-4038-8876-0e65f85b94dc) - Digital Innovation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)Dynamic purchasing systemOpen to join nowRuns to 29 Feb 2028[How to apply ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b82b9c2a-61e8-482e-adef-74f5103d849a) - Apprenticeship Training ProvidersDynamic purchasing system · closedRuns to 10 Sept 2025 ## Procurement contacts People Dorset Council named as contact points in its own tender and award notices, newest first. 33 contacts published by Dorset Council Names, emails and phone numbers exactly as the buyer published them in its notices. Included with Professional and Business. [Start free trial](/register) ## Recent contract awards - [DAF Trucks Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/daf-trucks) [GB-Dorchester: TPPL Dorset Council NEPO HGV Lot 1 - 11 x Highway Vehicles (32847)](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d17-b3af-723a-ad7e-01df18362bc0/gb-dorchester-tppl-dorset-council-nepo-hgv-lot-1-11-x-highway-vehicles-32847) £1,347,262 25 Sept 2026 - [CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/civica-election-services) [Printing of Election and Electoral Registration Materials](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-7fd7-71bf-87d5-2f137c85c0e0/printing-of-election-and-electoral-registration-materials) £170,000 4 Sept 2026 - [Signis Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/signis) [Dorset Children's online policies and procedures for Children's Homes, Foster Carers and Supported Lodgings](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1a-61e9-7265-bd40-4f73a3003397/dorset-childrens-online-policies-and-procedures-for-childrens-homes-foster-ca) £30,200 3 Sept 2026 - [COMPASS MINERALS UK LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/compass-minerals) [Supply and delivery of bulk de-icing rock salt for winter highway maintenance](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1f-0807-717d-9f7b-2449538c5013/supply-and-delivery-of-bulk-de-icing-rock-salt-for-winter-highway-maintenance) £1,087,000 28 Aug 2026 - [Somerset NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/somerset-nhs-foundation-trust) [Dental Epidemiology Survey (Oral Health Survey)](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be7-abe3-726d-b9df-d31980db4e80/dental-epidemiology-survey-oral-health-survey) £100,000 4 Aug 2026 - [P&D Contracts (Weymouth) Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/p-and-d-contracts-weymouth), [M&J Taxis](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/m-and-j-taxis), [24x7 Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/24x7) [Dorset Learning Centre Transport](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1f-2e04-7169-a3d1-f39865626ea3/dorset-learning-centre-transport) Value not counted: framework or estimated ceiling 8 Jul 2026 - [P&D Contracts (Weymouth) Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/p-and-d-contracts-weymouth) [Dorset Learning Centre Transport](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bca-8f13-7225-ad23-470d8901ecce/dorset-learning-centre-transport) £2,650,000 8 Jul 2026 - [M&J Taxi](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/m-and-j-taxi) [Dorset Learning Centre Transport](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bca-8f13-7225-ad23-470d8901ecce/dorset-learning-centre-transport) £1,272,500 8 Jul 2026 - [M&J Taxi](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/m-and-j-taxi) [Dorset Learning Centre Transport](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bca-8f13-7225-ad23-470d8901ecce/dorset-learning-centre-transport) £1,272,500 8 Jul 2026 - [24x7 ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/24x7) [Dorset Learning Centre Transport](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bca-8f13-7225-ad23-470d8901ecce/dorset-learning-centre-transport) £1,825,000 8 Jul 2026 - [Bucher Municipal Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/bucher-municipal) [GB-Dorchester: TPPL Dorset Council NEPO HGV Lot 5 - 2 x MVC 4x2 Gully Tanker 18t GVW Vehicle - DAF XB Chassis (28086)](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d16-c2e6-70c7-8943-0f73009e0b87/gb-dorchester-tppl-dorset-council-nepo-hgv-lot-5-2-x-mvc-4x2-gully-tanker-18t) £499,420 30 Jun 2026 - [WESTMADE LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/westmade) [Sherborne Library Extended Access](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be2-2790-73a8-822b-8431519ce994/sherborne-library-extended-access) £91,793 4 Jun 2026 ## Contracts coming up for renewal Dorset Council's contracts ending in the next two years, from award notices and its own contract register. Most go back out to tender, so this is the time to get to know the buyer. - [GB-Dorchester: TPPL Dorset Council NEPO HGV Lot 1 - 11 x Highway Vehicles (32847)](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d17-b3af-723a-ad7e-01df18362bc0/gb-dorchester-tppl-dorset-council-nepo-hgv-lot-1-11-x-highway-vehicles-32847)[DAF Trucks Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/daf-trucks) · Award noticeEnds 26 Oct 2026£1,347,262 - [Adult Social Care Connected Toolkit](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d17-a81a-70a5-88ab-50db6275025b/adult-social-care-connected-toolkit)[Imosphere Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/imosphere) · Award noticeEnds 9 Dec 2026£46,830 - [Highways Construction Materials Framework 2022](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b95-537c-709b-96c6-e90cbc0744a4/highways-construction-materials-framework-2022)[Allasso Recycling Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/allasso-recycling) and 12 more · Award noticeEnds 18 Dec 2026Value not counted: framework or estimated ceiling - [The Supply of Plastic Wheeled Bins, Recycling Containers and Plastic Sacks](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cfe-6cb3-72ab-9493-3e5242b5e6e2/the-supply-of-plastic-wheeled-bins-recycling-containers-and-plastic-sacks)[IPL Plastics (UK) Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/ipl-plastics) and 2 more · Award noticeEnds 28 Feb 2027Value not counted: framework or estimated ceiling - [Family Link Worker Service](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcd-d342-7136-a139-13d335ede590/family-link-worker-service)[Caring for Communities and People](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/caring-for-communities-and-people) · Award noticeEnds 31 Mar 2027£882,000 - [Dorset Integrated Sexual Health and Specialised HIV](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be2-40e7-73e5-af6e-0274c6a91239/dorset-integrated-sexual-health-and-specialised-hiv)[Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/dorset-healthcare-university-nhs-foundation-trust) · Award noticeEnds 31 Mar 2027Value not counted: paid to another public body - [Provision of NRSWA Inspection and Consultancy Services](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b8d-6fbc-73c6-b2c3-95fea8ae671b/provision-of-nrswa-inspection-and-consultancy-services)[Saanchi Solutions Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/saanchi-solutions) · Award noticeEnds 30 Apr 2027£1,290,000 - [Local Healthwatch Service and Independent Complaints Advocacy (NHS Services)](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba6-fbd9-7340-b09a-3b5dcd8b4ba5/local-healthwatch-service-and-independent-complaints-advocacy-nhs-services)[Evolving Communities CIC](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/evolving-communities-cic) and 1 more · Award noticeEnds 30 Apr 2027£774,440 - [Integrated Care System Urgent and Emergency Care Transformation Programme - Mobilisation](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d03-d6fc-7299-97eb-b22074d7cb06/integrated-care-system-urgent-and-emergency-care-transformation-programme-mobi)[Newton Europe Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/newton-europe) · Award noticeEnds 30 Jun 2027£9,000,000 - [The Provision of Children's Residential Care](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b8f-5997-7315-a3cd-d902f4666820/the-provision-of-childrens-residential-care)[Budwood Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/budwood) and 2 more · Award noticeEnds 30 Jun 2027Value not counted: framework or estimated ceiling - [Framework for The Provision of Short Breaks for Children and Young People who are Disabled](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba6-edf3-72bf-89b8-b13a8b29cb85/framework-for-the-provision-of-short-breaks-for-children-and-young-people-who-ar)[CAS Care Solutions Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/cas-care-solutions) and 8 more · Award noticeEnds 30 Jun 2027Value not counted: framework or estimated ceiling - [Printing of Election and Electoral Registration Materials](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-7fd7-71bf-87d5-2f137c85c0e0/printing-of-election-and-electoral-registration-materials)[CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/civica-election-services) · Award noticeEnds 30 Jun 2027£170,000 - [The Provision of Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services for Children and Young People](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba5-5384-732c-94c4-1a7d7c08eb0c/the-provision-of-advocacy-and-independent-visitor-services-for-children-and-youn)[The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/national-youth-advocacy-service-nyas) · Award noticeEnds 31 Jul 2027£1,145,649 - [Waste Treatment and Disposal Contract](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c37-e2ae-7354-a111-33689b432b6c/waste-treatment-and-disposal-contract)[Commercial Recycling Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/commercial-recycling) and 1 more · Award noticeEnds 26 Aug 2027£10,000,000 - [Framework for the Supply of Civil Engineering Materials, Construction Materials and Timber Products](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b9d-eb89-702c-b859-12943215107e/framework-for-the-supply-of-civil-engineering-materials-construction-materials)[Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/bradfords-building-supplies) and 6 more · Award noticeEnds 31 Aug 2027Value not counted: framework or estimated ceiling ## Know where Dorset Council publishes its data? 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