Canterbury City 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

£74,817

Last 3 years

Typical contract length

1 year 7 months

Median, last 3 years

Suppliers used

66

Last 3 years

Awards to SMEs

100%

As declared in notices

Median bids

7

Open and restricted tenders; 8% had one bid

Top suppliers

By awarded value, last 3 years, framework panels excluded

• Robert Heath Heating Limited£4.4m

  2 awards · 23.7% of value
• Jenner (Contractors) Ltd£3.7m

  1 award · 19.8% of value
• Ovenden Allworks Ltd£1.4m

  5 awards · 7.3% of value
• BLAKEDOWN LANDSCAPES (SE) LIMITED£1.2m

  1 award · 6.7% of value
• PJC ELECTRICAL LIMITED£780k

  1 award · 4.2% of value
• VPRO INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS LTD£736k

  2 awards · 4% of value
• GC Construct Limited£582k

  2 awards · 3.1% of value
• A.& E.Elkins LTD. T/A Elkins Construction£425k

  1 award · 2.3% of value

What they buy

Awards by CPV division, last 3 years

• Construction work32
• Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services26
• Repair and maintenance services7
• Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation6
• Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security6
• Research and development services and related consultancy services5

How they buy

Procedure behind each award, last 3 years

• Direct award29%
• Not stated28%
• Limited competition25%
• Open procedure18%

When they award

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