Retender radar: UK public contracts ending soon

Public contracts with a published end date ahead, with the buyer, the incumbent and the value. An end date can signal a new tender; it does not promise one.

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Contracts ending in the next 24 months

Showing 16,351–16,400

25,275 contracts

  1. Ends · in 347 days

    WSCC Family re-connection service for drug and alcohol users

    West Sussex County Council · Local authority · South East England

    Incumbent: EMERGING FUTURES

    Published value
    £54k
    Annual run-rate
    £39kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    19 May 2026 → 1 Oct 2027 · 1.3 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ad32
  2. Ends · in 347 days

    Community Language Materials,

    London Borough of Brent · Local authority · Nationwide (UK)

    Incumbent: STAR BOOKS INTERNATIONAL LTD

    Published value
    £49k
    Annual run-rate
    £25kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    8 Oct 2025 → 1 Oct 2027 · 1.9 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-05feb9
  3. Ends · in 347 daysExtension option · up to 1 Oct 2028

    Provision Premium Support for Recording Software

    The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex · Police & fire · Nationwide (UK)

    Incumbent: BEVOICEAI LIMITED

    Published value
    £47kinc. VAT as published
    Annual run-rate
    £47kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
    Term
    2 Oct 2026 → 1 Oct 2027 · 11 months · up to 1 Oct 2028 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-078154
  4. Ends · in 347 daysExtension option · up to 31 Dec 2027

    Architect Services - Millcross (721-AHL)

    NSAH (Alliance Homes) Ltd · Other public body

    Incumbent: Atkins Walters & Webster Limited

    Published value
    £47kinc. VAT as published
    Annual run-rate
    £37kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
    Term
    1 Jul 2026 → 1 Oct 2027 · 1.3 yrs · up to 31 Dec 2027 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06bfba
  5. Ends · in 347 daysExtension option · up to 1 Oct 2028

    North Wales Accommodation Review

    Natural Resources Wales · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

    Incumbent: Cushman & Wakefield Debenham Tie Leung Ltd

    Published value
    £38k
    Annual run-rate
    £38kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    7 Oct 2026 → 1 Oct 2027 · 11 months · up to 1 Oct 2028 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0782be
  6. Ends · in 347 days

    Venue Hire

    North East London NHS Foundation Trust · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

    Incumbent: MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL GROUP LTD

    Published value
    £37k
    Annual run-rate
    £37kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    2 Oct 2026 → 1 Oct 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0784b0
  7. Ends · in 347 days

    Support to victim survivors

    The Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire · Police & fire · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

    Incumbent: THE THAMES VALLEY PARTNERSHIP trading as Hope After Harm

    Published value
    £32k
    Annual run-rate
    £30kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    8 Sept 2026 → 1 Oct 2027 · 1 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06f4ea
  8. Ends · in 347 daysExtension option · up to 1 Oct 2028

    TOC Remco Chair Services

    DFT Operator Limited 'DFTO' · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

    Incumbent: Alchester HR Consulting Ltd

    Published value
    £30k
    Annual run-rate
    £28kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    1 Sept 2026 → 1 Oct 2027 · 1.1 yrs · up to 1 Oct 2028 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06eb69
  9. Ends · in 347 days

    iRIS Connect

    THE OPEN UNIVERSITY · Charity · Nationwide (UK)

    Incumbent: IRIS CONNECT LTD

    Published value
    £27k
    Annual run-rate
    £27kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    1 Oct 2026 → 1 Oct 2027 · 1 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-078415
  10. Ends · in 347 days

    CIPS Syndicated Advanced Practitioner Award

    Department for Transport · Central government

    Incumbent: Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

    Published value
    £25k
    Annual run-rate
    £13kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    1 Oct 2025 → 1 Oct 2027 · 2 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-05ab6f
  11. Ends · in 347 days

    Chemical

    City of Doncaster Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: Killgerm Chemicals Ltd

    Published value
    £25k
    Annual run-rate
    £17kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    1 Apr 2026 → 1 Oct 2027 · 1.5 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-068264
  12. Ends · in 347 days

    Remediation Works Windsor Street

    Bromsgrove District Council · Local authority · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

    Incumbent: Brownfield Solutions Limited

    Published value
    £25k
    Annual run-rate
    £19kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    1 Jun 2026 → 1 Oct 2027 · 1.3 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06b4cc
  13. Ends · in 347 daysPanel · 3 suppliers

    Supply of condoms products for the Well Wave service

    Leeds City Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

    Panel: DURBIN PLC, LTC Healthcare, Pasante Healthcare

    Published value
    £24kinc. VAT as published
    Annual run-rate
    —panel, not one supplier
    Term
    1 Oct 2025 → 1 Oct 2027 · 2 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-058a3e
  14. Ends · in 347 daysExtension option · up to 1 Oct 2028

    Provision Premium Support for Recording Software

    The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey · Police & fire · Nationwide (UK)

    Incumbent: BEVOICEAI LIMITED

    Published value
    £20kinc. VAT as published
    Annual run-rate
    £20kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
    Term
    2 Oct 2026 → 1 Oct 2027 · 11 months · up to 1 Oct 2028 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-078160
  15. Ends · in 347 days

    Homes England - Replacement mosaic artwork at Millennium Green - York

    Homes England · Other public body · Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: GROUNDWORK YORKSHIRE LIMITED

    Published value
    £19k
    Annual run-rate
    £19kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    5 Oct 2026 → 1 Oct 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-077c08
  16. Ends · in 347 days

    Woodbury Unit Alterations

    North East London NHS Foundation Trust · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

    Incumbent: Freeman Ankerman Partnership Limited

    Published value
    £11k
    Annual run-rate
    £11kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    2 Oct 2026 → 1 Oct 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-077f98
  17. Ends · in 347 days

    Contract for repairs for bleeps and pagers

    York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management LLP · Other public body · Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: Securitas Technology Ltd

    Published value
    £10k
    Annual run-rate
    £10kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    1 Oct 2026 → 1 Oct 2027 · 1 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-077977
  18. Ends · in 347 days

    NEX21/72 Banking Services

    Nexus · North East England

    Incumbent not published

    • Financial and insurance services
    Published value
    Not published
    Annual run-rate
    —value not published
    Term
    Ends 1 Oct 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-033519
  19. Ends · in 348 days

    WP3839 Supported Living Individual Care Package

    Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council · Local authority · West Midlands

    Incumbent: Community Integrated Care

    • Health and social work services
    Published value
    £15m
    Annual run-rate
    —start date not published
    Term
    Ends 2 Oct 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03456a
  20. Ends · in 348 days

    Digital Intelligence Solution

    The Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales · Police & fire · Wales (Cymru)

    Incumbent: Cellebrite

    Published value
    £311kinc. VAT as published
    Annual run-rate
    £215kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
    Term
    22 Apr 2026 → 2 Oct 2027 · 1.4 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-059ebc
  21. Ends · in 348 daysExtension option · up to 2 Oct 2028

    Filming and Production

    Post Office Limited · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

    Incumbent: Dynomite Productions Limited

    Published value
    £179k
    Annual run-rate
    £90kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    8 Oct 2025 → 2 Oct 2027 · 1.9 yrs · up to 2 Oct 2028 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0569e1
  22. Ends · in 348 daysExtension option · up to 2 Oct 2028

    Provision of Student Counselling Services

    Cardiff Metropolitan University · Education · Wales (Cymru)

    Incumbent: Platfform for Change

    Published value
    £130k
    Annual run-rate
    £65kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    3 Oct 2025 → 2 Oct 2027 · 1.9 yrs · up to 2 Oct 2028 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-05ac05
  23. Ends · in 348 days

    Shoreham Fire Station - Kitchen & Mess Room Refurbishment 2026

    West Sussex County Council · Local authority

    Incumbent: Concept Design Solutions Limited

    Published value
    £111kinc. VAT as published
    Annual run-rate
    £99kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
    Term
    19 Aug 2026 → 2 Oct 2027 · 1.1 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e979
  24. Ends · in 348 days

    Egress email security solution

    West Northamptonshire Council · Local authority · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

    Incumbent: Softcat Plc

    Published value
    £89k
    Annual run-rate
    £88kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    2 Oct 2026 → 2 Oct 2027 · 1 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e35b
  25. Ends · in 348 daysExtension option · up to 2 Oct 2029

    Coaching provision for the On Track Programme

    University Of York (Pelican) · Education

    Incumbent: Inclusive Futures Coaching CIC

    Published value
    £73kinc. VAT as published
    Annual run-rate
    £37kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
    Term
    3 Oct 2025 → 2 Oct 2027 · 1.9 yrs · up to 2 Oct 2029 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-055113
  26. Ends · in 348 daysExtension option · up to 2 Oct 2029

    SLE Diagnostic Tools

    Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · Central government · Wales (Cymru)

    Incumbent: Korn Ferry (UK) Limited

    Published value
    £68k
    Annual run-rate
    £68kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    3 Oct 2026 → 2 Oct 2027 · 11 months · up to 2 Oct 2029 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06f101
  27. Ends · in 348 days

    COV - MH - COWLEES - 24202

    Coventry City Council · Local authority · West Midlands

    Incumbent: Cow Lees Care Home Ltd

    Published value
    £66k
    Annual run-rate
    £33kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    2 Oct 2025 → 2 Oct 2027 · 2 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-05f468
  28. Ends · in 348 days

    Confidential Waste and Shredding

    University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust · NHS & health · South West England

    Incumbent: Shred Station Ltd

    • Refuse and waste related services
    Published value
    £54k
    Annual run-rate
    —start date not published
    Term
    Ends 2 Oct 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0354f4
  29. Ends · in 348 days

    Confidential Waste and Shredding

    University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust · NHS & health · South West England

    Incumbent: Shred Station Ltd

    • Refuse and waste related services
    Published value
    £54k
    Annual run-rate
    —start date not published
    Term
    Ends 2 Oct 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0354f4
  30. Ends · in 348 days

    Requirement for the provision of Specialist counselling for victims of sexual violence

    Durham Police Procurement Team · Police & fire · North East England

    Incumbent: Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre - Darlington and County Durham

    • Guidance and counselling services
    Published value
    Not published
    Annual run-rate
    —value not published
    Term
    Ends 2 Oct 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-033c7b
  31. Ends · in 349 daysFramework recordPanel · 66 suppliers

    YPO - 001170 Specialist Vehicles

    YPO · Nationwide (UK), North West England

    Panel: Aebi Schmidt UK Limited, Alexander Dennis Limited (Plaxton), Allan Fuller Limited +63 more

    • Firefighting vehicles
    Published value
    £500mpublished ceiling for the whole framework
    Annual run-rate
    —panel, not one supplier
    Term
    Ends 3 Oct 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03a285
  32. Ends · in 349 daysCall-off

    Refuse Collection Vehicles

    Lancaster City Council · Local authority · Nationwide (UK), North West England

    Incumbent: Dennis Eagle Ltd

    • Firefighting vehicles
    Published value
    £3.5mvehicle-linked value; may be a ceiling
    Annual run-rate
    —vehicle-linked value, not a run-rate
    Term
    Ends 3 Oct 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03a285
  33. Ends · in 349 daysCall-off

    Refuse Collection Vehicles

    Lancaster City Council · Local authority · Nationwide (UK), North West England

    Incumbent: Dennis Eagle Ltd

    • Firefighting vehicles
    Published value
    £3.5mvehicle-linked value; may be a ceiling
    Annual run-rate
    —vehicle-linked value, not a run-rate
    Term
    Ends 3 Oct 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03a285
  34. Ends · in 349 daysCall-off

    GMCA 1043 2 x High Reachable Turret Vehicles (HRET)

    Greater Manchester Combined Authority · Local authority · Nationwide (UK), North West England

    Incumbent: Cocker Services Limited

    • Firefighting vehicles
    Published value
    £1.3mvehicle-linked value; may be a ceiling
    Annual run-rate
    —vehicle-linked value, not a run-rate
    Term
    Ends 3 Oct 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03a285
  35. Ends · in 349 daysCall-off

    Food Waste Vehicles

    Lancaster City Council · Local authority · Nationwide (UK), North West England

    Incumbent: Dennis Eagle Ltd

    • Firefighting vehicles
    Published value
    £1.1mvehicle-linked value; may be a ceiling
    Annual run-rate
    —vehicle-linked value, not a run-rate
    Term
    Ends 3 Oct 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03a285
  36. Ends · in 349 daysCall-off

    Road sweeping vehicles

    Lancaster City Council · Local authority · Nationwide (UK), North West England

    Incumbent: Scarab Sweepers Limited

    • Firefighting vehicles
    Published value
    £620kvehicle-linked value; may be a ceiling
    Annual run-rate
    —vehicle-linked value, not a run-rate
    Term
    Ends 3 Oct 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03a285
  37. Ends · in 349 days

    Residential Spot Placement (Off Framework)

    Bedford Borough Council · Local authority · East of England

    Incumbent: RESICARE ALLIANCE LIMITED

    Published value
    £380k
    Annual run-rate
    £209kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    11 Dec 2025 → 3 Oct 2027 · 1.8 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0604fa
  38. Ends · in 349 days

    Pensions Administration/PARIS/eBS Database support.

    The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: Oracle Corporation UK Limited

    Published value
    £110k
    Annual run-rate
    £110kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    4 Oct 2026 → 3 Oct 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-069139
  39. Ends · in 349 days

    UKRI-6378 Posit Workbench custom license renewal 26/27

    UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

    Incumbent: Posit Software

    Published value
    US$58,695
    Annual run-rate
    —not a GBP value
    Term
    4 Oct 2026 → 3 Oct 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-077f14
  40. Ends · in 350 days

    Learning & Skills Provision to HMP Berwyn

    Ministry of Justice · Central government · Wales (Cymru)

    Incumbent: Novus Cambria

    • Education and training services
    Published value
    £28m
    Annual run-rate
    —start date not published
    Term
    Ends 4 Oct 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-031b85
  41. Ends · in 350 days

    The Provision of a Rapid Deployable Air Raid Warning System

    Ministry of Defence · Central government

    Incumbent: Acoustic Technologies inc.

    Published value
    £552k
    Annual run-rate
    £553kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    5 Oct 2026 → 4 Oct 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-069cf0
  42. Ends · in 350 daysExtension option · up to 4 Apr 2028

    FRC Programme Manager

    UK Export Finance · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

    Incumbent: Millennium Business Technology

    Published value
    £517k
    Annual run-rate
    £532kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    15 Oct 2026 → 4 Oct 2027 · 11 months · up to 4 Apr 2028 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-077ffb
  43. Ends · in 350 daysExtension option · up to 4 Oct 2030

    Supply of Spectral Flow Cytometer to APHA

    ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY · Central government · South East England

    Incumbent: Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited

    Published value
    £358k
    Annual run-rate
    £332kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    7 Sept 2026 → 4 Oct 2027 · 1 yrs · up to 4 Oct 2030 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e4fb
  44. Ends · in 350 daysExtension option · up to 4 Oct 2028

    Provision of a Consultant Occupational Physician Service

    Hywel Dda University Health Board · Central government · Wales (Cymru)

    Incumbent: Insight Health Screening Ltd

    Published value
    £180k
    Annual run-rate
    £180kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    5 Oct 2026 → 4 Oct 2027 · 11 months · up to 4 Oct 2028 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ebe3
  45. Ends · in 350 daysExtension option · up to 4 Oct 2029

    In-Service Support for Ultrasonic NDT Equipment

    Defence Equipment and Support · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

    Incumbent: Evident Europe GMBH

    Published value
    £130k
    Annual run-rate
    £130kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    5 Oct 2026 → 4 Oct 2027 · 11 months · up to 4 Oct 2029 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06dcaf
  46. Ends · in 350 days

    Outsourcing of cardiology RTT patients

    Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Central government · East of England

    Incumbent: Mayflower Healthcare Alliance Limited

    Published value
    £106k
    Annual run-rate
    £106kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    5 Oct 2026 → 4 Oct 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-078069
  47. Ends · in 350 days

    Supply of CleanCap Reagent AG 3OMe 100 μmole & Reagent AU 100 μmole

    CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED · Other public body

    Incumbent: TRILINK BIOTECHNOLOGIES, LLC

    Published value
    US$88,080inc. VAT as published
    Annual run-rate
    —not a GBP value
    Term
    5 Oct 2026 → 4 Oct 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0782ba
  48. Ends · in 350 days

    Microsoft 365 licences

    First Choice Homes Oldham · Other public body · North West England

    Incumbent: VODAFONE LIMITED

    Published value
    £84kinc. VAT as published
    Annual run-rate
    £84kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
    Term
    5 Oct 2026 → 4 Oct 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-07853b
  49. Ends · in 350 days

    SharePoint Online Group Intranet Implementation

    London South Bank University · Education · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

    Incumbent: FUSE CS LTD

    Published value
    £61k
    Annual run-rate
    £61kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    5 Oct 2026 → 4 Oct 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-078a29
  50. Ends · in 350 daysExtension option · up to 4 Oct 2032

    Professional Boundaries and Conflict Resolution Training

    Plus Dane Housing Limited · Other public body · North West England

    Incumbent: iKon Training Limited

    Published value
    £42kinc. VAT as published
    Annual run-rate
    £42kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
    Term
    5 Oct 2026 → 4 Oct 2027 · 11 months · up to 4 Oct 2032 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06acb4

When contracts end
i

When contracts here run out.

Published contracts by their end date. No end date, not counted.

An end date does not confirm a new procurement.

25,275 commercial units end within 24 months, 37,140 in total · £35bn published GBP values end in the next 24 months, exc. VAT; vehicle-linked values, concession values and other ceiling-like amounts are excluded, so this is not a spend forecast.

  1. Next 3 months4,111
  2. 3–6 months6,090
  3. 6–12 months6,355
  4. 12–24 months8,719

By sector, next 24 months
i

When contracts here run out.

Published contracts by their end date. No end date, not counted.

An end date does not confirm a new procurement.

Contracts ending in the chosen window, by category.

CPV division of the procedure; a contract with several divisions counts in each.

How to read the radar
  • End date is the contract period end the buyer published on the notice. Contracts without an end date are not on the radar; neither are contracts the buyer cancelled or terminated early.
  • Extension option means the notice publishes a renewal or option clause; the buyer may extend. Hiding these rows shows contracts without a published option, but does not establish that the buyer will procure them again.
  • Incumbent is the supplier named on the award behind the contract. A panel (several suppliers on one award) is shown as a panel; no single incumbent is invented.
  • Annual run-rate = published GBP value ÷ published term for a single supplier and a term of six months or more. Vehicle-linked values have no run-rate until their commercial role is verified. The annual sort ranks comparable values excluding VAT first; gross-only values remain visible on their rows. This is not actual annual spend.
  • Counts are exact for the time-horizon and sector filters. A parent framework or DPS counts once; call-offs published by other buyers count separately. Where the parent cannot be identified, agreements stay separate and are marked as vehicle-linked; check the source notice before treating their date or value as a single contract fact. With other filters, a result above 1,000 units shows as “1,000+”.
  • Source. Official UK procurement notices, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0; the radar is rebuilt nightly. How we count: methodology.