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# Ipswich Borough Council

GB

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6

live tenders

Published

762

since 12 Aug 2015

Typical value

£70,000

median of 329 stated values

Value range

£1 to £19m

lowest to highest

## Open opportunities

[Rental of Commercial Washing Machines and Tumble Dryers](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-1a7a-72e8-93b5-093ce7fda6f0/rental-of-commercial-washing-machines-and-tumble-dryers)Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of washing machine and tumble dryer rental services. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' ar...

GB£70,000

5 days left

22 Oct 2026

[Retaining Wall Replacement – Cambridge Drive](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be7-45fb-731e-b615-b5a4d22996ab/retaining-wall-replacement-cambridge-drive)Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a replacement retaining wall. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Intere...

GB£332,100

6 days left

23 Oct 2026

[Fire Safety Systems - Service &amp; Maintenance](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-3135-7028-9f05-66467882da82/fire-safety-systems-service-maintenance)Servicing and maintenance of Fire Safety Equipment for Ipswich Borough Council housing stock.

GB£180,000

19 days left

5 Nov 2026

[Door Entry Systems - Service Maintenance](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-b6e0-72de-addc-cd3254393e05/door-entry-systems-service-maintenance)Procure a new contract for the Mechanical/Electronic door entry servicing, maintenance and upgrade works located in Sheltered Schemes, HFU’s (Homeless Family Units) and various gen...

GB£190,000

23 days left

9 Nov 2026

[Staffing Solutions DPS (Dynamic purchasing system)](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb5-4501-7172-8642-a49cecceba47/staffing-solutions-dps-dynamic-purchasing-system)Invitation to participate in a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) to run until February 2029 to enable call off contracts to cover the full range of job roles and council requirements...

GB

806 days left

31 Dec 2028

[Tree Works and Associated Services](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-52a4-738f-b318-a488e818a5f4/tree-works-and-associated-services)Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Tree Works and Associated Services This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. I...

GB£140,000

1090 days left

11 Oct 2029

## How this buyer buys

52 of Ipswich Borough Council's notices were call-offs from a framework, DPS or dynamic market, worth £27,177,181 in total. Only suppliers on the route can win that work.

- [RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6160)FrameworkNo: this framework has expiredExisting call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement.2 call-offs£20,000last 4 Apr 2022
- RM3790FrameworkWe don't track RM3790It is not a Government Commercial Agency agreement we hold. Check with the body that runs it.1 call-off£650,000last 16 Feb 2022
- [RM1042 Corporate Software Solutions](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM1042)FrameworkNo: this framework has expiredExisting call-offs can run on. Watch for its replacement.1 call-off£500,000last 2 Aug 2017
- Unnamed frameworkFrameworkThe notice doesn't name the frameworkAsk the buyer which framework it used and when it reopens.47 call-offs£25,466,419last 7 Aug 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.1 call-off£540,762last 3 Jul 2026

### DPSs and dynamic markets Ipswich Borough Council runs

- Staffing Solutions DPS (Dynamic purchasing system)Dynamic purchasing systemOpen to join nowRuns to 31 Dec 2028[How to apply ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-04de8d-2025-02-13T11:33:18Z)

## Procurement contacts

People Ipswich Borough Council named as contact points in its own tender and award notices, newest first.

19 contacts published by Ipswich Borough Council

Names, emails and phone numbers exactly as the buyer published them in its notices. Included with Professional and Business.

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##  Recent contract awards

- [Full Circle Compliance Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/full-circle-compliance)

    [Asbestos Survey Management](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be1-c3df-73da-b50e-49c07fba05b4/asbestos-survey-management)

    Value not published

    8 Sept 2026
- [Anglia Care Trust](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/anglia-care-trust)

    [Rough Sleeper Services](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd8-d592-735f-855e-1e941d0f6060/rough-sleeper-services)

    £372,000

    1 Sept 2026
- [Anglia Care Trust](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/anglia-care-trust)

    [Rough Sleeper Services](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd8-d592-735f-855e-1e941d0f6060/rough-sleeper-services)

    £425,000

    1 Sept 2026
- [Ipswich Housing Action Group Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/ipswich-housing-action-group)

    [Rough Sleeper Services](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd8-d592-735f-855e-1e941d0f6060/rough-sleeper-services)

    £320,000

    1 Sept 2026
- [Ipswich Housing Action Group Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/ipswich-housing-action-group)

    [Rough Sleeper Services](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd8-d592-735f-855e-1e941d0f6060/rough-sleeper-services)

    £215,000

    1 Sept 2026
- [Veolia ES (UK) Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/veolia-es)

    [Liquid Waste Disposal](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bda-c998-733b-8358-801349204d71/liquid-waste-disposal)

    £55,680

    1 Sept 2026
- [Clearview window cleaning servies ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/clearview-window-cleaning-servies)

    [High Level Gutter Clearing](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd8-43cd-70c6-b64f-65ea249b607c/high-level-gutter-clearing)

    £67,540

    1 Sept 2026
- [Eastern Lift Services Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/eastern-lift-services)

    [Corn Exchange Replacement Accessible Lift](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bda-e8f2-70b8-acef-13982687b66e/corn-exchange-replacement-accessible-lift)

    £30,252

    24 Aug 2026
- [Jam Creative Studios Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/jam-creative-studios)

    [Museum AV Software](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd6-aae8-718b-b66a-a4e0e7e3e102/museum-av-software)

    £156,915

    14 Aug 2026
- [Monthind Clean Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/monthind-clean)

    [Grafton House Window Cleaning](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdd-9872-7202-9674-6f571ea03a92/grafton-house-window-cleaning)

    £6,000

    7 Aug 2026
- [MOTO-TREK LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/moto-trek)

    [EAV Cargo bike](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d18-f5fb-722c-9424-672a5762317d/eav-cargo-bike)

    £20,894

    1 Aug 2026
- [Anglia Care Trust](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/anglia-care-trust)

    [Money advice / Debt advice services](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdb-902a-7259-9f00-069014ba828f/money-advice-debt-advice-services)

    £160,000

    21 Jul 2026

## Contracts coming up for renewal

Ipswich Borough 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.

- [Seasonal Christmas light Installation, removal &amp; maintenance](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc1-d003-738b-bd9d-d499c835111c/seasonal-christmas-light-installation-removal-maintenance)[J McCann &amp; Co Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/j-mccann-and) · Award noticeEnds 30 Oct 2026£86,505
- [Ipswich Historical Churches Trust – Conservation Architect](https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/sites/ipswich/files/2024-10/contracts_register_sep24.csv)[NICHOLAS JACOBS ARCHITECTS LLP](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/nicholas-jacobs-architects) · Contract registerEnds 31 Oct 2026£28,800
- [Docusign electronic signature solution](https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/sites/ipswich/files/2024-10/contracts_register_sep24.csv)[Glemnet Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/glemnet) · Contract registerEnds 31 Oct 2026£15,486
- [Fenn Bright Circle - play equipment](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d21-84c4-73da-bc16-3729b95982a6/fenn-bright-circle-play-equipment)[Kompan Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/kompan) · Award noticeEnds 31 Oct 2026£123,848
- [Ellenbrook open space - play equipment](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d18-477f-738e-8bf0-013b316505bd/ellenbrook-open-space-play-equipment)[Kompan Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/kompan) · Award noticeEnds 31 Oct 2026£69,598
- [Purchase of Road Sweeper](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d18-76a0-72d0-ad01-9c0794bc2fb9/purchase-of-road-sweeper)[Hako Machines Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/hako-machines) · Award noticeEnds 10 Nov 2026£73,200
- [Regent Theatre Auditorium Lighting](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc6-ff03-70fc-ba51-770603000af9/regent-theatre-auditorium-lighting)[Flashlight Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/flashlight) · Award noticeEnds 20 Nov 2026£27,791
- [Retail Evidence Study](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdb-20e7-70ae-af01-82666e137d0a/retail-evidence-study)[Nexus Planning Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/nexus-planning) · Award noticeEnds 31 Dec 2026£30,850
- [EAV Cargo bike](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d18-f5fb-722c-9424-672a5762317d/eav-cargo-bike)[MOTO-TREK LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/moto-trek) · Award noticeEnds 31 Dec 2026£20,894
- [Corn Exchange Stage Lighting](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdd-e639-7071-92b6-232f545c0e42/corn-exchange-stage-lighting)[Stage Electrics Partnership Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/stage-electrics-partnership) · Award noticeEnds 31 Dec 2026£71,443
- [Lead Architect - Public Realm - Lloyds Avenue](https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/sites/ipswich/files/2024-10/contracts_register_sep24.csv)[KLH ARCHITECTS](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/klh-architects) · Contract registerEnds 31 Dec 2026£96,900
- [Traffic management - AWARD](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d0d-08fd-70dc-b4e5-64b4da3fa353/traffic-management-award)[Palmer (Fencing) Ltd Trading as Palmer Group](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/palmer-fencing-trading-as-palmer-group) · Award noticeEnds 31 Dec 2026£3,529
- [Maintenance and support for Revenue &amp; Benefits system](https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/sites/ipswich/files/2024-10/contracts_register_sep24.csv)[NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS UK LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/nec-software-solutions) · Contract registerEnds 31 Dec 2026£637,495
- [Purchase of Mayoral vehicle](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d24-49b3-70e8-9b4a-0a0f49e809ab/purchase-of-mayoral-vehicle)[Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/volkswagen-group-trading-as-audi) · Award noticeEnds 31 Dec 2026£32,200
- [Street Name Plates - AWARD](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd2-ba8d-709b-a86f-a11460cb2bbf/street-name-plates-award)[GB Sign Solutions Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/gb-sign-solutions) · Award noticeEnds 2 Jan 2027£70,000

## Who they pay

£61,762,233 paid to 977 suppliers in the 12 months to 27 Aug 2026, from Ipswich Borough Council's published spending over £500. This includes work bought without a tender, such as call-offs and direct awards.

- [Handford Homes](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/handford-homes)Mostly Capital HRA - All

    £8,447,000

    464 payments
- [KBH Building Services LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/kbh-building-services)Mostly Responsive Repairs

    £3,035,692

    85 payments
- [IPSERV DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/ipserv-direct-services)Mostly Cultural Related Services

    £2,373,638

    593 payments
- [GIPPING CONSTRUCTION LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/gipping-construction)Mostly Capital GF - Major Capital Projects

    £2,226,865

    9 payments
- [Foster Property Maintenance Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/foster-property-maintenance)Mostly Capital HRA - All

    £2,065,309

    119 payments
- [MIXBROW LIMITED T/A MIXBROW CONSTRUCTION](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/mixbrow-t-a-mixbrow-construction)Mostly Capital GF - Major Capital Projects

    £2,036,144

    6 payments
- [CLC Contractors Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/clc-contractors)Mostly Capital HRA - All

    £1,710,783

    13 payments
- [ZURICH INSURANCE PLC](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/zurich-insurance)Mostly Long Term Liabilities

    £1,675,425

    16 payments
- [Sureserve Compliance Central Limited](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/sureserve-compliance-central)Mostly Special Repairs

    £1,390,402

    57 payments
- [CONTENUR UK LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/contenur)Mostly Capital GF - Contingency &amp; Other Items

    £1,136,042

    21 payments
- [HB COMMERCIAL LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/hb-commercial)Mostly Environmental Services

    £1,125,479

    124 payments
- [BROOKS &amp; WOOD LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/brooks-and-wood)Mostly Capital GF - Major Capital Projects

    £1,069,157

    17 payments
- [DPL ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/dpl-electrical-services)Mostly Responsive Repairs

    £1,068,674

    91 payments
- [TRAVIS PERKINS TRADING CO LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/travis-perkins-trading)Mostly Net Current Assets

    £740,611

    310 payments
- [LOCUS MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/locus-management-solutions)Mostly Council Tax Holding Account

    £717,474

    10 payments

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## What they buy

- [Construction work183](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work)
- [Architecture, engineering &amp; surveying79](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying)
- [Agriculture, farming &amp; fishing products52](https://tendernation.io/sectors/agriculture-farming-fishing)
- [Repair &amp; maintenance services48](https://tendernation.io/sectors/repair-maintenance)
- [Transport equipment &amp; vehicles41](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-equipment-vehicles)
- [Software packages &amp; information systems38](https://tendernation.io/sectors/software-information-systems)

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