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 12 months

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16,558 contracts

  1. Ends · in 183 days

    Student Healthcare Uniforms

    Canterbury Christ Church University · Education · South East England

    Incumbent: MI Hub Limited T/A Alexandra

    Published value
    £99m
    Annual run-rate
    £99mpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    18 Apr 2026 → 17 Apr 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-077aa8
  2. Ends · in 183 days

    COV - MH - Gainsborough Hall - 22351

    Coventry City Council · Local authority · West Midlands

    Incumbent: RESTFUL HOMES (CENTRAL) LTD

    Published value
    £552k
    Annual run-rate
    £276kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    17 Apr 2025 → 17 Apr 2027 · 2 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-051773
  3. Ends · in 183 days

    Refurbishment of Utility Blocks 1 -2 Sandford

    Oxfordshire County Council · Local authority · South East England

    Incumbent: CURTIS BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED

    Published value
    £282k
    Annual run-rate
    £242kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    16 Feb 2026 → 17 Apr 2027 · 1.2 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0774ab
  4. Ends · in 183 daysExtension option · up to 17 Apr 2028

    Permanent Recruitment

    BANK OF ENGLAND · Central government · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

    Incumbent: BARCLAY SIMPSON ASSOCIATES LIMITED

    Published value
    £167k
    Annual run-rate
    £167kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    18 Apr 2026 → 17 Apr 2027 · 11 months · up to 17 Apr 2028 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-068bd2
  5. Ends · in 183 days

    US_26125 - Settlement Agreement Support

    University of Sussex · Education · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

    Incumbent: Kuit Steinart Levy LLP t/a Kuits Solicitors

    Published value
    £90k
    Annual run-rate
    £83kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    17 Mar 2026 → 17 Apr 2027 · 1.1 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-066bee
  6. Ends · in 183 days

    Supply of Double Glazing Units

    The Guinness Partnership · Other public body · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

    Incumbent: 1ST STOP GLASS LIMITED

    Published value
    £50kinc. VAT as published
    Annual run-rate
    £50kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
    Term
    21 Apr 2026 → 17 Apr 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06dc02
  7. Ends · in 183 days

    SWAST-5007-DDAT ADOBE LICENCES

    South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

    Incumbent: Phoenix Software Ltd

    Published value
    £15k
    Annual run-rate
    £15kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    18 Apr 2026 → 17 Apr 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06910c
  8. Ends · in 184 daysExtension option · up to 18 Apr 2028

    Minor Adaptations for People with Disabiliites

    Cumberland Council · Local authority · North West England

    Incumbent: Partnering in Property Management Limited

    Published value
    £768k
    Annual run-rate
    £769kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    19 Apr 2026 → 18 Apr 2027 · 11 months · up to 18 Apr 2028 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06077f
  9. Ends · in 184 daysExtension option · up to 18 Apr 2028

    Tier 2 Weight Management

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · Local authority · West Midlands

    Incumbent: Sandwell Leisure Trust - Trading as KORE Sandwell

    Published value
    £183k
    Annual run-rate
    £183kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    19 Apr 2026 → 18 Apr 2027 · 11 months · up to 18 Apr 2028 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-066663
  10. Ends · in 184 daysExtension option · up to 18 Apr 2028

    PPP Taking Care care call assist (Beechfield, Laurel Gardens, Pennyman, Gresley, Richard, Bramley, Bellamy, Glastonbury) 2025-202

    Thirteen Housing Group Limited · Housing · North East England

    Incumbent: PPP Taking Care Limited

    Published value
    £154k
    Annual run-rate
    £77kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    19 Apr 2025 → 18 Apr 2027 · 1.9 yrs · up to 18 Apr 2028 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ace7
  11. Ends · in 184 daysExtension option · up to 18 Oct 2027

    Harrow Town Centre Masterplan

    London Borough of Harrow · Local authority · Greater London

    Incumbent: Allies And Morrison Llp

    Published value
    £100k
    Annual run-rate
    £80kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    19 Jan 2026 → 18 Apr 2027 · 1.2 yrs · up to 18 Oct 2027 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06b0f9
  12. Ends · in 184 days

    Refurbishments Stanburn School

    London Borough of Harrow · Local authority · Greater London

    Incumbent: WHIPP CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

    Published value
    £90k
    Annual run-rate
    £98kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    18 May 2026 → 18 Apr 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06a80c
  13. Ends · in 184 daysExtension option · up to 18 Jan 2028

    Zenon -Executive Team Coaching Programme

    NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD · Central government · South East England

    Incumbent: Zenon Consulting Ltd

    Published value
    £70k
    Annual run-rate
    £56kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    19 Jan 2026 → 18 Apr 2027 · 1.2 yrs · up to 18 Jan 2028 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-064d65
  14. Ends · in 184 days

    Policy Profession web developer contract (con_27478)

    Department for Education · Central government

    Incumbent: Spindogs

    Published value
    £67k
    Annual run-rate
    £34kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    18 Apr 2025 → 18 Apr 2027 · 2 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0507fb
  15. Ends · in 184 daysExtension option · up to 18 Apr 2028

    Corporate IT Assessment Management Software

    Rotherham Borough Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: Certero Ltd

    Published value
    £54kinc. VAT as published
    Annual run-rate
    £54kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
    Term
    19 Apr 2026 → 18 Apr 2027 · 11 months · up to 18 Apr 2028 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-069383
  16. Ends · in 184 days

    The Provision of a Wide Area Network Estate Review

    The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire · Police & fire · East Midlands

    Incumbent: 4C Strategies Ltd

    Published value
    £37k
    Annual run-rate
    —term under 6 months
    Term
    19 Oct 2026 → 18 Apr 2027 · 5 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0789fa
  17. Ends · in 184 days

    Gecko software

    Coventry University · Education · Nationwide (UK)

    Incumbent: Gecko Labs ltd

    Published value
    £32k
    Annual run-rate
    £32kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    18 Apr 2026 → 18 Apr 2027 · 1 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0690b1
  18. Ends · in 184 daysExtension option · up to 18 Apr 2028

    Social Media Management Tool

    British Business Bank · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

    Incumbent: Runtime Collective Limited

    Published value
    £30k
    Annual run-rate
    £30kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    19 Apr 2026 → 18 Apr 2027 · 11 months · up to 18 Apr 2028 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0686d0
  19. Ends · in 184 days

    UOECS0557092026

    University of Exeter · Central government

    Incumbent: AECOM LIMITED

    Published value
    £30k
    Annual run-rate
    £30kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    18 Apr 2026 → 18 Apr 2027 · 1 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0697ea
  20. Ends · in 184 days

    Interim AD Transformation

    Sheffield City Council · Local authority

    Incumbent: GatenbySanderson Limited

    Published value
    £17kinc. VAT as published
    Annual run-rate
    —term under 6 months
    Term
    19 Oct 2026 → 18 Apr 2027 · 5 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0786ac
  21. Ends · in 185 daysExtension option · up to 19 Apr 2028

    Physical First Aid and Mental Health first aid training

    ENVIRONMENT AGENCY · Other public body · Greater London

    Incumbent: ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

    Published value
    £560k
    Annual run-rate
    £578kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    1 May 2026 → 19 Apr 2027 · 11 months · up to 19 Apr 2028 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-068306
  22. Ends · in 185 days

    Newlands–Drax–Carlton in Snaith-Little Heck to Holy Family R C School & Snaith School

    The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: 21 Transport Ltd

    • Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
    Published value
    £455k
    Annual run-rate
    —start date not published
    Term
    Ends 19 Apr 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03dd52
  23. Ends · in 185 days

    Newlands–Drax–Carlton in Snaith-Little Heck to Holy Family R C School & Snaith School

    The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: 21 Transport Ltd

    • Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
    Published value
    £455k
    Annual run-rate
    —start date not published
    Term
    Ends 19 Apr 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03dd52
  24. Ends · in 185 days

    Newlands–Drax–Carlton in Snaith-Little Heck to Holy Family R C School & Snaith School

    The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: 21 Transport Ltd

    • Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
    Published value
    £455k
    Annual run-rate
    —start date not published
    Term
    Ends 19 Apr 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03dd52
  25. Ends · in 185 days

    Sportspark (UES) Gym Modernisation

    University of East Anglia · Education · East of England

    Incumbent: Life Fitness (UK) Ltd

    • Weight and resistance training equipment
    Published value
    £388k
    Annual run-rate
    —start date not published
    Term
    Ends 19 Apr 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-02f8c0
  26. Ends · in 185 days

    Electrical Fire Safety Works, General Testing and Repairs

    Greensquareaccord · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

    Incumbent: ARC ELECTRICAL UK SERVICES LIMITED

    Published value
    £375k
    Annual run-rate
    £448kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    18 Jun 2026 → 19 Apr 2027 · 10 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ba03
  27. Ends · in 185 days

    Demolition (enabling works) Block A, Roehampton

    London Borough of Wandsworth · Local authority

    Incumbent: Alpine Demolition Ltd

    Published value
    £360k
    Annual run-rate
    £360kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    20 Apr 2026 → 19 Apr 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06864a
  28. Ends · in 185 days

    Eggborough - Kellington - Beal- Brotherton - Sherburn High School

    The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: 21 Transport Ltd

    • Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
    Published value
    £227k
    Annual run-rate
    —start date not published
    Term
    Ends 19 Apr 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03dd52
  29. Ends · in 185 days

    Eggborough - Kellington - Beal- Brotherton - Sherburn High School

    The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: 21 Transport Ltd

    • Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
    Published value
    £227k
    Annual run-rate
    —start date not published
    Term
    Ends 19 Apr 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03dd52
  30. Ends · in 185 days

    Eggborough - Kellington - Beal- Brotherton - Sherburn High School

    The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: 21 Transport Ltd

    • Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
    Published value
    £227k
    Annual run-rate
    —start date not published
    Term
    Ends 19 Apr 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03dd52
  31. Ends · in 185 days

    Cridling Stubbs - Eggborough - Snaith School & Holy Family R C School

    The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: 21 Transport Ltd

    • Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
    Published value
    £222k
    Annual run-rate
    —start date not published
    Term
    Ends 19 Apr 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03dd52
  32. Ends · in 185 days

    Cridling Stubbs - Eggborough - Snaith School & Holy Family R C School

    The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: 21 Transport Ltd

    • Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
    Published value
    £222k
    Annual run-rate
    —start date not published
    Term
    Ends 19 Apr 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03dd52
  33. Ends · in 185 days

    Cridling Stubbs - Eggborough - Snaith School & Holy Family R C School

    The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: 21 Transport Ltd

    • Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
    Published value
    £222k
    Annual run-rate
    —start date not published
    Term
    Ends 19 Apr 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03dd52
  34. Ends · in 185 daysExtension option

    Contingency Response Crew Services - Bridge Contract

    Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Combined Fire Authority · Police & fire · East Midlands

    Incumbent: Securitas Security Services (UK) Limited

    Published value
    £219k
    Annual run-rate
    £231kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    8 May 2026 → 19 Apr 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0694ae
  35. Ends · in 185 days

    Supply Contract

    The Guinness Partnership · Other public body · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

    Incumbent: Eurocell Building Plastics

    Published value
    £200kinc. VAT as published
    Annual run-rate
    £213kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
    Term
    12 May 2026 → 19 Apr 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06dc19
  36. Ends · in 185 days

    9004557 - Supply of a Canted 3-Pole Wiggler for Diamond Light Source

    DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED · Central government · South East England

    Incumbent: SCANDITRONIX MAGNET AB

    Published value
    £196k
    Annual run-rate
    £208kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    11 May 2026 → 19 Apr 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0669ea
  37. Ends · in 185 days

    Ryther - Cawood - Wistow - Selby High School

    The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: 21 Transport Ltd

    • Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
    Published value
    £170k
    Annual run-rate
    —start date not published
    Term
    Ends 19 Apr 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03dd52
  38. Ends · in 185 days

    Ryther - Cawood - Wistow - Selby High School

    The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: 21 Transport Ltd

    • Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
    Published value
    £170k
    Annual run-rate
    —start date not published
    Term
    Ends 19 Apr 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03dd52
  39. Ends · in 185 days

    Ryther - Cawood - Wistow - Selby High School

    The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: 21 Transport Ltd

    • Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
    Published value
    £170k
    Annual run-rate
    —start date not published
    Term
    Ends 19 Apr 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03dd52
  40. Ends · in 185 daysExtension option · up to 19 Apr 2029

    AT1478 Communications Print Services

    Luton Council · Local authority · East of England

    Incumbent: BARTHAM PRESS (WATFORD) LIMITED

    Published value
    £170k
    Annual run-rate
    £177kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    5 May 2026 → 19 Apr 2027 · 11 months · up to 19 Apr 2029 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0697be
  41. Ends · in 185 days

    Voids and Capital K and B Works for Localities 3 and 4

    Greensquareaccord · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

    Incumbent: NKS Contracts (Central) Ltd

    Published value
    £167k
    Annual run-rate
    £168kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    22 Apr 2026 → 19 Apr 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-06899e
  42. Ends · in 185 daysExtension option · up to 19 Apr 2028Panel · 2 suppliers

    Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) Support Services

    Leicester City Council · Local authority · Nationwide (UK), East Midlands

    Panel: Cogs AI LTD, SPIRIT CLINICAL SERVICES LIMITED

    Published value
    £130k
    Annual run-rate
    —panel, not one supplier
    Term
    20 Apr 2026 → 19 Apr 2027 · 11 months · up to 19 Apr 2028 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-04f9bb
  43. Ends · in 185 daysExtension option

    HMICFRS Consultancy

    Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority · Police & fire · South West England

    Incumbent: J K Associate Services Limited

    Published value
    £120kinc. VAT as published
    Annual run-rate
    £80kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
    Term
    20 Oct 2025 → 19 Apr 2027 · 1.4 yrs
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-05a4cf
  44. Ends · in 185 days

    Parks and Countryside fencing

    Luton Council · Local authority · East of England

    Incumbent: Mills Fencing Ltd

    Published value
    £80k
    Annual run-rate
    £83kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    5 May 2026 → 19 Apr 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0697a8
  45. Ends · in 185 days

    Reconditioned RCV

    The Council of the City of Wakefield · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: Dennis Eagle Ltd

    Published value
    £78kinc. VAT as published
    Annual run-rate
    £79kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
    Term
    20 Apr 2026 → 19 Apr 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-068445
  46. Ends · in 185 days

    DDaT26024 - Software Licences

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

    Incumbent: TheTechForce Ltd

    Published value
    £73k
    Annual run-rate
    £73kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    20 Apr 2026 → 19 Apr 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-065e58
  47. Ends · in 185 days

    Children's oral health education service

    Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · Local authority · South West England

    Incumbent: At Home Dental

    Published value
    £72kinc. VAT as published
    Annual run-rate
    £72kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
    Term
    20 Apr 2026 → 19 Apr 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-069ce7
  48. Ends · in 185 days

    Food Safety & Standards Inspections Services (PAN3486)

    Leicester City Council · Local authority · East Midlands

    Incumbent: The Oyster Partnership Ltd

    Published value
    £71k
    Annual run-rate
    £71kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    20 Apr 2026 → 19 Apr 2027 · 11 months
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-0690f5
  49. Ends · in 185 daysExtension option · up to 19 Apr 2029

    TVCA-PROC-0767 - Bus Timetable Printing

    Tees Valley Combined Authority · Local authority

    Incumbent: Potts Print (UK) Limited

    Published value
    £62k
    Annual run-rate
    £62kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
    Term
    20 Apr 2026 → 19 Apr 2027 · 11 months · up to 19 Apr 2029 with extensions
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-065be8
  50. Ends · in 185 days

    Thornton Le Beans – Northallerton School & Sixth Form College

    The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber

    Incumbent: NYTCL (NORTH YORKSHIRE TAXI COMPANY LTD)

    • Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
    Published value
    £57k
    Annual run-rate
    —start date not published
    Term
    Ends 19 Apr 2027 · start not published
    Reference
    ocds-h6vhtk-03dd52

When contracts end
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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.

25,286 commercial units end within 24 months, 37,157 in total · £17bn published GBP values end in the next 12 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 months4,106
  2. 3–6 months6,094
  3. 6–12 months6,358
  4. 12–24 months8,728

By sector, next 12 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.