Buyer
Dorset Council
The tender notices in our corpus from Dorset Council, newest first, read from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. Each links to its own page and to the original.
- Notices in the corpus
- 316Counted in the corpus search index when this page was read, across every stage (forecast, tender, award, contract). The index is refreshed by the corpus, so the newest notices may be missing for a while.Counted at Fri 16 Oct 2026, 20:34 BST.
- Newest notice published
- 2 Oct 2026
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Which notices has this buyer published?
Open notices are live tenders and forecasts. All notices also include historical ones: awarded, closed or past their deadline.
- Dental Epidemiology Survey (Oral Health Survey)Dorset Council · Published 2 Sep 2026This procurement is being undertaken under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using Direct Award Process C. The contract is for the provision of the Dental Epidemiology Survey (Oral Health Survey) across the Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole CoValue not stated in sourceLive tender · Open
- Framework for the Supply of Operated and Self-Operated Plant Hire Dorset Council · Published 16 Jun 2026Dorset Council is to set up a Framework Agreement to cover the provision of Operated and self-operated plant hire to support highway maintenance works. This Framework relates to the provision of these services to Dorset Council only.£13,500,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Highways Waste and Recycling FrameworkDorset Council · Published 16 Jun 2026A Framework Agreement to cover the provision of recycling and disposal facilities for various waste streams arising from the Council’s highway maintenance activities in Dorset (this includes highway maintenance wastes generated by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council). For the sake of clarity£2,200,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Framework for the Supply of Highway Construction Materials Dorset Council · Published 16 Jun 2026A Framework Agreement to cover the provision of highway construction material supplies. This Framework relates to the provision of these services to Dorset Council only and is for collections and deliveries.£27,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Waste Treatment and Disposal ContractDorset Council · Published 26 May 2026Waste Treatment and Disposal of Waste. This procurement forms part of the Council’s published Pipeline Notice in line with the Procurement Act 2023. All pipeline information is indicative and subject to change. The Council reserves the right to amend or withdraw procurement activity as required. The£160,000,000Framework ceiling or programme total, not a contract valueForecast · Planning
- Healthy Homes DorsetDorset Council · Published 26 May 2026Dorset Council is planning to procure a new Contract for the delivery of the Healthy Homes Dorset programme. The Healthy Homes Dorset (HHD) programme has provided advice to thousands of residents and improved hundreds of homes to help reduce illness, maintain independence, reduce heating costs and c£26,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Market Engagement for Respite and Short BreaksDorset Council · 9 regions · Published 22 May 2026A Market Engagement Event is being held on Tuesday 2nd of June 14.00-15.00 via Microsoft Teams to discuss Planned and Unplanned Building based short Break Services for Working-Age Adults. Dorset Council is seeking to engage with the provider market to inform the future development of Planned andValue not stated in sourceForecast · Open
- Dorset Council Reactive & Planned Repairs and Maintenance – Property and HousingDorset Council · Published 22 Apr 2026This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. It is being published to give notice to the market of an upcoming procurement. Dorset Council is undertaking early market engagement, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from the market, about aspec£37,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · planning
- Dorset Highways Contractor Resource (Top up labour) FrameworkDorset Council · Published 16 Apr 2026Dorset Council is to set up a framework for the provision of labour support including traffic management, skilled and semi-skilled highway maintenance operatives, LGV drivers and specialist trades (bricklayer/ stone mason, carpenter/ shuttering carpenter, welder, blacksmith, steel fixer, kerb layer,£25,200,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Reactive and Planned Maintenance Services for Plant and Property Assets for Dorset CouncilDorset Council · Published 30 Mar 2026This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. It is being published to give notice to the market of an upcoming procurement. Dorset Council is undertaking early market engagement, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from the market, about aspec£37,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Learning and Development Training Services FrameworkDorset Council · Published 19 Feb 2026Dorset Council is seeking a broad range of providers who can deliver these services across Children's Services and Adults Services. Training services will also be required by the Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Boards which cover the geographical areas of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are seekingValue not stated in sourceLive tender · Open
- Road Surface Treatments - DPSDorset Council · Published 7 Oct 2025This Dynamic Purchasing System is for the provision of the following Road Surface Treatment Services: • Premium Surface Dressing • Micro Asphalting and Footway Surface Treatments • Carriageway Retexturing • Joint Sealing • Asphalt Preservation • In-Situ Road Recycling • Spray Injection Patching • An£12,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeCloses Wed 27 Sep 2028, 01:00 BST
- Reactive and planned maintenance for Building Fabric, M&E and associated services and Capital Works for Dorset CouncilDorset Council · Published 26 Jun 2025Dorset Council are intending to appoint a number of contractors per Lot to deliver reactive and planned maintenance for M&E, Building Fabric and associated services within the Dorset Council Region. It is likely contractors will be allocated a proportion of the overall region per Lot. This work wil£65,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Supported Employment ServicesDorset Council · Published 20 Jun 2025This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. It is being published to consult the market and give notice of an upcoming procurement anticipated for release in August 2025. Dorset Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement, with the aim of requesting feedback fro£750,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Kerbside Bulky Item And Reuse ServiceDorset Council · Published 12 Jun 2025This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. It is being published to give notice to the market of an upcoming procurement anticipated for release in December 2025. Dorset Council (the Council) is undertaking early market engagement, with the aim of providing information£2,400,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Purbeck Sports Centre Catering ProvisionDorset Council · Published 6 Jun 2025Dorset Council is planning to procure a new Concession Contract for provision of Catering Facilities at Purbeck Sports Centre in Dorset. The Contract is due to commence in April 2026 for a proposed period of up to 10 years. Dorset Council is not bound by the information provided in this pipeline not£5,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Healthy Homes DorsetDorset Council · Published 23 May 2025Dorset Council is planning to procure a new Contract for the delivery of the Healthy Homes Dorset programme. The Healthy Homes Dorset (HHD) programme has provided advice to thousands of residents and improved hundreds of homes to help reduce illness, maintain independence, reduce heating costs and c£26,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Highways waste and recycling FrameworkDorset Council · Published 22 May 2025Dorset Council is planning to procure a new Framework for the provision of facilities for the disposal and recycling of wastes generated through highway maintenance activities. This includes road planings, green waste and mixed construction and demolition (inert) waste (but excludes haulage) The fin£2,200,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Operated and Self-Operated Plant Hire FrameworkDorset Council · Published 22 May 2025Dorset Council is planning to procure a new Framework for the hire provision of various plant and equipment, likely to be across multiple Lots, to support Dorset Highways including plant and operator/ self-drive plant/ small plant/ planers and pavers/ portable building hire. The final scope and stru£13,500,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Highways Term Service ContractDorset Council · Published 22 May 2025Dorset Council is planning to procure a new Highways Term Service Contract. The Contract is due to commence on 1st April 2027 for a proposed 10 year period. The contract is likely to cover structural maintenance and other projects including improvements, harbour walls, waste transfer stations and e£200,000,000Framework ceiling or programme total, not a contract valueForecast · Planning
- Dorset Strategic Digital InfrastructureDorset Council · Published 25 Apr 2025This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition. It is being published to consult the market on a proposal under consideration for Dorset Council to achieve co-investment in construction of digital infrastructure – specifically duct and dark fibre - over which wholesale accesValue not stated in sourceForecast · Planning
- Market Engagement for Provision of Support at Red Oak Court, WarehamDorset Council · Published 15 Nov 2024Red Oak Court is a supported living provision in Wareham, Dorset for those with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs. We invite you to join us at a market engagement meeting on Wednesday 4th December at 11:00am to find out more about our vision for this service and the local area. WeValue not stated in sourceForecast · Planning
- Market Engagement for Dorset Carers Support ServiceDorset Council · Published 24 Oct 2024A Market Engagement Event is being held on Monday 25th November at 10:00am via MS Teams. To attend please send an email to adultscommissioningteam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk by 5pm on 24th November 2024. Dorset Council would like to encourage anyone interested in providing services to unpaid carers to joiValue not stated in sourceForecast · Planning
- Market Engagement for Day Opportunities and Individual Service FundDorset Council · Published 2 Oct 2024Dorset Council are currently in the process of transforming day opportunities for the residents of Dorset. We would like to encourage providers, local and community groups or anyone interested in providing a day opportunity to join the Dorset Care, Support, Housing and Community Safety Framework (DCValue not stated in sourceForecast · Planning
- Redevelopment of land at North Quay and Weymouth BowlDorset Council · Published 2 Aug 2024This prior information notice is not a call for competition. It is being published to give notice to the market of an upcoming procurement. Dorset Council is releasing this Prior Information Notice to indicate the expected launch of a procurement process for the selection of one or two partners forValue not stated in sourceForecast · Planning
What has this buyer published most recently?
This preview follows the current page’s record order. It is a sample, not a complete history or a forecast.
- 01
Dental Epidemiology Survey (Oral Health Survey)
Value not stated in source
- 02
Framework for the Supply of Operated and Self-Operated Plant Hire
Estimated value stated in the notice
- 03
Highways Waste and Recycling Framework
Estimated value stated in the notice
- 04
Framework for the Supply of Highway Construction Materials
Estimated value stated in the notice
- 05
Waste Treatment and Disposal Contract
Framework ceiling or programme total, not a contract value
How should you check a record before using it?
Follow its notice page to the original publication, then read the current document and value basis.
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How much time should you allow to review this page?
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What should you investigate first?
Check the notice’s stage and scope before treating it as available work.
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Open one relevant notice
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Separate invitation from outcome
Planning and award notices are not current invitations. - Evidence03
Read the current documents
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Record why it matters
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Name a useful follow-up
Decide whether preparation work is justified.
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What can you safely conclude from these records?
Use the facts each record states. A page of notices or awards does not establish market share, a win rate or future demand.
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Where can you investigate next?
Use the guides to resolve the notice stage, framework or evidence question.
| Next record or guide | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Search Contracts Finder records | Understand the next part of the bid |
| Separate frameworks from contracts | Understand the next part of the bid |
| Check the invitation’s stage | Understand the next part of the bid |
| Check security evidence | Understand the next part of the bid |
The next decision needs a record someone can check.
What is the useful next action?
Open a relevant notice and establish whether there is work your team should investigate.
Keep the source, uncertainty and decision together.
Explore current and past tenders →- Locate a relevant published notice.
- Follow original documents and the stage.
- Resolve evidence and delivery questions.
- Keep a specific action and its reasons.
What are the limits of this record?
- Notices are linked to this buyer by a slug made from the buyer name on each notice. A notice that writes the name differently may be under another buyer, or none.
- Buyer type is the corpus's classification from the buyer name, not an official category.
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- Buyer
- dorset-council
- Read at
- Fri 16 Oct 2026, 20:34 BST
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