Braintree District Council

Awarded value each year

In GBP, from awards with a published value

Awards per year under each year. *2026 to date

Key figures

Median contract value

£44,660

Last 3 years

Typical contract length

1 year

Median, last 3 years

Suppliers used

58

Last 3 years

Awards to SMEs

72%

As declared in notices

Median bids

4.5

Open and restricted tenders; 7% had one bid

Top suppliers

By awarded value, last 3 years, framework panels excluded

• First Call Contract Services Ltd£3.9m

  1 award · 48.7% of value
• SKIPPERS GROUND MAINTENANCE LIMITED£532k

  1 award · 6.6% of value
• Gala Lights Ltd£518k

  2 awards · 6.5% of value
• HAGS-SMP Ltd£360k

  1 award · 4.5% of value
• THE CONSORTIUM (EAST) LTD£309k

  2 awards · 3.9% of value
• IPL PLASTICS (UK) LIMITED£279k

  1 award · 3.5% of value
• LATCHAM DIRECT LIMITED£192k

  1 award · 2.4% of value
• THE CONSORTIUM (EAST) LTD£160k

  1 award · 2% of value

What they buy

Awards by CPV division, last 3 years

• Construction work14
• Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security7
• IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support7
• Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services5
• Software package and information systems4
• Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories3

How they buy

Procedure behind each award, last 3 years

• Limited competition42%
• Open procedure31%
• Direct award18%
• Not stated7%
• Framework call-off2%

When they award

Awards by calendar month, last 3 years. Busiest: February