Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/region/south-east # Public sector tenders in South East Open contracts from councils, NHS bodies, police, universities and other public buyers delivering work in South East, with the buyers publishing most and who has been winning. open now 332 published in the last 12 months 15,675 ## Open tenders 332 still accepting bids in South East, newest first. [Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1451e-c322-722f-84fe-50ab0dad61e4/taxi-and-mpv-1-8-seats-passenger-assistant-taxi-and-mpv-1-8-seats-passenge)Vehicle type: 6 seater. Passenger Assistant Required: PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN7 2TP To: St Johns College, BrightonBN2 0AF Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School... [East Sussex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/east-sussex-county-council) GB 4 days left 27 Oct 2026 [ACE 1122 ITQ - 'Artsmark 25 Young People Commissioners' Project Partner](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697d-b03b-702e-a7a5-933f3c4ef46e/ace-1122-itq-artsmark-25-young-people-commissioners-project-partner)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 fost... [Arts Council England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/arts-council-england) GB £15,000 24 days left 16 Nov 2026 [Youth Engagement Services](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1697d-b76d-7229-ae49-74da61e7b076/youth-engagement-services)Maidstone Borough Council (“the Council”) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to design and deliver an independent engagement programme with young... [Maidstone Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/maidstone-borough-council) GB 28 days left 20 Nov 2026 [Provision of Decoration Works](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1690f-d80f-7305-b05f-4df96a04c7d8/provision-of-decoration-works)The Contract is for the provision of Decoration Works, including internal and external painting and decorating services to occupied and void residential properties, communal areas,... [Progress Housing Group Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/progress-housing-group-limited) GB £6,925,000 31 days left 23 Nov 2026 [Extra Care Feasibility Study](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a168a8-a161-70a3-9e48-81060ca93e87/extra-care-feasibility-study)The Council is seeking suitably qualified Specialist consultancies to complete an Extra Care Housing feasibility study on behalf of the council. (Please refer to RFQ) [Bracknell Forest Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bracknell-forest-borough-council) GB £40,000 28 days left 20 Nov 2026 [Aspire - The Skills Accelerator 3-year programme](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a168a2-045c-713e-9da1-b95e3257e84a/aspire-the-skills-accelerator-3-year-programme)The Contracting Authority seeks to appoint a Supplier to coordinate a place-based, multi-agency approach to delivering a short-term programme, bringing together partners already ac... [Ebbsfleet Development Corporation](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ebbsfleet-development-corporation) GB £112,500 28 days left 20 Nov 2026 [Esplanade gardens, rochester landscape improvements - OCT 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a16533-0793-73ba-ad8c-6cd8cea77cb5/esplanade-gardens-rochester-landscape-improvements-oct-2026)Revised specification from July/Aug opportunity due to budget limitations. Landscape improvements and associated works including new playground at Esplanade Gardens, Rochester. Sin... [Medway Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/medway-council) GB £400,000 18 days left 10 Nov 2026 [Green Links Study, New Forest National Park](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a16457-5b49-7346-9cbe-371b82f93cfe/green-links-study-new-forest-national-park)The New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA) is seeking a consultant to produce a four part study that examines the potential of connecting areas outside of the New Forest Nation... [New Forest National Park Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/new-forest-national-park-authority) GB £100,000 24 days left 16 Nov 2026 [Public Rights of Way: Supply of Gates & Fittings](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a163e9-7bd2-729f-933d-72d2408873f2/public-rights-of-way-supply-of-gates-fittings)The Council is seeking a supplier to deliver a comprehensive range of Public Rights of Way (PRoW) gates, access structures, fittings and replacement components compliant with BS 57... [Worcestershire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/worcestershire-county-council) GB £350,000 28 days left 20 Nov 2026 [Multi-Supplier Agreement for Design Services](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a163e9-81f9-731e-83ca-3bb4a9432e95/multi-supplier-agreement-for-design-services)1.1 The University regularly requires creative design support across a wide range of marketing, communications, recruitment, student engagement, events, and internal and external s... [London Metropolitan University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-metropolitan-university) GB £132,000 32 days left 24 Nov 2026 [Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13f8a-8adb-72e8-9a8b-db32496ddfe4/taxi-and-mpv-1-8-seats-taxi-and-mpv-1-8-seats)Tender details: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN31 6AE To: ESA Hailsham BN27 3NW Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: 1... [East Sussex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/east-sussex-county-council) GB 3 days left 26 Oct 2026 [Education Recruitment Advertising and Resourcing Services](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a163e9-8806-724e-8764-06973ea163da/education-recruitment-advertising-and-resourcing-services)For the supply of Education Recruitment Advertising, Marketing, Attraction and Student Recruitment Services [Southern Universities Management Services (SUMS)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southern-universities-management-services-sums) GB £80,000,000 119 days left 19 Feb 2027 [Port of Dover - IT Professional Resource Framework](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1630d-d607-70e1-89da-ae8e20493b5c/port-of-dover-it-professional-resource-framework)DHB require IT Professional Resource Framework partners to provide suitably qualified people on a Time Charge and Work Order basis. The Framework will primarily support the Client'... [Dover Harbour Board](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dover-harbour-board) GB £3,000,000 29 days left 21 Nov 2026 [Invitation for Expressions of Interest - Bay W.C Cleaning and Maintenance](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a162bb-50d3-73f3-b2ab-bcd666c7e423/invitation-for-expressions-of-interest-bay-wc-cleaning-and-maintenance)Cleaning and Maintenance of Public Toilets for a single or all Bay areas: A: Sandown Locations 1.St Johns Road, Sandown, PO36 8HE 2.Eastern Gardens, Avenue Road Slipway,Sandown, PO... [Sandown Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sandown-town-council) GB £120,000 28 days left 20 Nov 2026 [Funding Solutions](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15f9e-d473-70d2-a625-fd0c62961024/funding-solutions)The Authority is seeking suitably qualified Candidates to bid to enter into Framework Agreements with the Authority to provide the Services to Customers under Call-Off Contracts Po... [Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/kent-county-council-ta-procurement-services) GB £400,000,000 28 days left 20 Nov 2026 [Key Management System](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15f9e-d585-7070-a5d2-082ea3da9aa6/key-management-system)This opportunity (“Contract”) is for a single supplier to supply, install, service and maintain a new replacement Key Management System to the Institute. The project is to replace... [The Pirbright Institute](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-pirbright-institute) GB £233,730 28 days left 20 Nov 2026 [Language Services Framework 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15f31-0172-73de-ba59-7fcc16da8a86/language-services-framework-2027)Bristol City Council is looking to Procure and establish a new corporate Translation and Interpreting Services (TIS) framework to ensure continued access to high-quality language s... [Bristol City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bristol-city-council) GB £2,300,000 28 days left 20 Nov 2026 [Post Office Branch - Springfield Road](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15ec3-2334-7382-b1f7-d63c46eacebe/post-office-branch-springfield-road)Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local into their existing or proposed business. The offer available in this Post Office would be:... [Post Office Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/post-office-limited) GB 11 days left 3 Nov 2026 [Walton Community Council Community Asset Security](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15ec3-2507-7316-9fa4-ddbafc18ad85/walton-community-council-community-asset-security)The security, opening and closing of a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) and the security, opening and closing of three car parks at Browns Wood Sports Ground, Walnut Tree Sports Ground... [Walton Community Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/walton-community-council) GB 28 days left 20 Nov 2026 [Post Office Branch - Arundel Drive](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15ec3-2643-7078-9b13-8883aef97554/post-office-branch-arundel-drive)Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local into their existing or proposed business. The offer available in this Post Office would be:... [Post Office Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/post-office-limited) GB 11 days left 3 Nov 2026 ## Busiest buyers Ranked by open notices in South East today. 1. [01 West Sussex County Council 16 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-sussex-county-council) 2. [02 Kent County Council 6 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/kent-county-council) 3. [03 Milton Keynes City Council 6 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/milton-keynes-city-council) 4. [04 Ministry of Defence 6 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) 5. [05 UK Atomic Energy Authority 6 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-atomic-energy-authority) 6. [06 Bedford College 5 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bedford-college) 7. [07 Bracknell Forest Borough Council 5 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bracknell-forest-borough-council) 8. [08 East Sussex County Council 5 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/east-sussex-county-council) 9. [09 Maidstone Borough Council 5 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/maidstone-borough-council) 10. [10 The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe 5 open](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-district-council-of-folkestone-and-hythe) ## What is being bought Sectors with the most open notices in South East. 1. [01 Construction work 53 open](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/region/south-east/construction-work) 2. [02 Health and social work 34 open](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/region/south-east/health-social-work) 3. [03 Business services 33 open](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/region/south-east/business-services) 4. [04 Architecture, engineering & surveying 24 open](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/region/south-east/architecture-engineering-surveying) 5. [05 Repair & maintenance services 21 open](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/region/south-east/repair-maintenance) 6. [06 Education & training 15 open](https://tendernation.io/sectors/education-training) 7. [07 Transport services 14 open](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-services) 8. [08 Construction materials & structures 11 open](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-materials) ## Recent contract awards - [Award of a Call off Contract under Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for HGV Logistics for Prisoners at HMP Ford](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a168bd-6be5-700a-a7e8-e760332bccc0/award-of-a-call-off-contract-under-prison-education-dynamic-purchasing-system-fo)Won by [2 Start Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/2-start) · [Ministry of Justice](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-justice) · £35,125 · 23 Oct 2026 - [Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a168a2-0d20-72c0-a3c6-8c46d9e15f7b/client-transport-services-2026-2034-send)Won by [STL](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/stl) · [Surrey County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/surrey-county-council) · £17,421 · 23 Oct 2026 - [Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a168a2-05ad-7289-a4ef-a04178046627/client-transport-services-2026-2034-send)Won by [HomeSafe Transport Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/homesafe-transport) · [Surrey County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/surrey-county-council) · £14,518 · 23 Oct 2026 - [Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a168a2-0402-71d9-b214-8ceb254f8849/client-transport-services-2026-2034-send)Won by [Sonic Carz](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/sonic-carz) · [Surrey County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/surrey-county-council) · £30,940 · 23 Oct 2026 - [Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a168a2-03ad-7074-bae5-8e78852891bb/client-transport-services-2026-2034-send)Won by [Swyft Executive Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/swyft-executive) · [Surrey County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/surrey-county-council) · £26,109 · 23 Oct 2026 - [Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a168a2-0204-7096-ac39-b4847fa95240/client-transport-services-2026-2034-send)Won by [iconnectcar](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/iconnectcar) · [Surrey County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/surrey-county-council) · £75,150 · 23 Oct 2026 - [Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1690f-e662-73be-88db-f58ff05a2bc3/client-transport-services-2026-2034-send)Won by [STL](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/stl) · [Surrey County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/surrey-county-council) · £12,069 · 23 Oct 2026 - [Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1690f-e4b8-73ca-abd5-29539e15e629/client-transport-services-2026-2034-send)Won by [Hilz Transport](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/hilz-transport) · [Surrey County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/surrey-county-council) · £10,530 · 23 Oct 2026 - [Unified Training Simulators](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1690f-e33a-73e3-8d1b-a47f2e204005/unified-training-simulators)Won by [TOIA Ltd](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/toia) · [UK Atomic Energy Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-atomic-energy-authority) · £2,280,000 · 23 Oct 2026 - [Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1690f-e2d3-71ab-aae6-0b5cad08b917/client-transport-services-2026-2034-send)Won by [St Joseph’s Travels Ltd.](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/st-joseph-s-travels) · [Surrey County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/surrey-county-council) · £35,490 · 23 Oct 2026 ## Who wins Suppliers named most on award notices in the last two years. 1. [01 Neales Taxis Limited 166 awards](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/neales-taxis) 2. [02 SOFTCAT PLC 153 awards](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/softcat) 3. [03 ABC TAXIS 247 LIMITED 91 awards](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/abc-taxis-247) 4. [04 PHOENIX SOFTWARE LTD 87 awards](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/phoenix-software) 5. [05 WSP UK LTD 82 awards](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/wsp) 6. [06 Ridge & Partners LLP 77 awards](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/ridge-and-partners) 7. [07 THE TAXI PEOPLE LTD 77 awards](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/taxi-people) 8. [08 Jet Taxis Aylesbury Limited 76 awards](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/jet-taxis-aylesbury) ## Questions and answers How many open tenders are there in South East? There are 332 open tenders in South East today, out of 15,675 notices published in the last 12 months. The list updates every morning from Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, Public Contracts Scotland, Sell2Wales, TED and other sources. Which buyers publish the most tenders in South East? By open notices right now: West Sussex County Council (16 open), Kent County Council (6 open), Milton Keynes City Council (6 open), Ministry of Defence (6 open) and UK Atomic Energy Authority (6 open). Who wins public contracts in South East? The suppliers named most often on award notices in the last two years are Neales Taxis Limited (166 awards), SOFTCAT PLC (153 awards), ABC TAXIS 247 LIMITED (91 awards), PHOENIX SOFTWARE LTD (87 awards) and WSP UK LTD (82 awards). What do public buyers in South East buy most? The sectors with the most open notices are Construction work (53 open), Health and social work (34 open), Business services (33 open), Architecture, engineering & surveying (24 open) and Repair & maintenance services (21 open). Get new tenders in South East by email Save an alert and get each new notice with an AI summary and a fit score for your business. Free plan available. 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