Free Guide: Gloucestershire Spending & Supplier Profile
A free spending & supplier guide for Gloucestershire County Council · County · South West
Data covering 2010 to 2026
Recorded Spend
£0
Transactions
2,137,780
Suppliers
6,415
Key Takeaways
- £244 million in contracts plus £2.4 billion tender pipeline shows major buying power
- Health and social care dominates at 30% of spend through 1,000 suppliers
- Low concentration (HHI 125) suggests competitive market with top 5 taking 19.5%
How big a buyer is Gloucestershire?
Our data shows £244 million in contract values plus a £2.4 billion tender pipeline from 2010 to 2026, spanning 6,415 identified suppliers. The spending records show consistent procurement activity over 16 years, giving you a good view of established patterns. With a population of 640,650 across 1,024 square miles, this county council covers a large area that includes both urban centres and rural communities. The data captures extensive purchasing across multiple categories, from major infrastructure projects to day-to-day operational services. Contract records show 174 formal contracts worth £244 million, while the broader transaction data captures the full scope of council purchasing through 2.1 million transactions. The tender pipeline includes 157 opportunities valued at £2.4 billion, indicating ongoing procurement planning across diverse service areas and supplier categories.
Who's winning the big contracts?
Agincare Homes Holdings leads with £234 million, reflecting the council's heavy focus on social care. Construction companies feature prominently in the top ranks - Ringway Infrastructure Services (£176m), Atkins (£102m), and Tarmac (£83m) all point to major infrastructure investment. Health and social care accounts for 30% of all spend through 1,000 suppliers, making it the dominant sector. Construction follows at 14% with 343 suppliers, while administrative services take 14% through 514 companies. The market concentration is low with an HHI of 125, meaning no single supplier dominates. The top five suppliers capture 19.5% of total spend, and the top ten take 27.7%. Education represents another major category at 11% of spend across 647 suppliers, while transport takes 5% through 148 providers. The data shows spending distributed across 22 different business sectors.
How does this council actually buy things?
Based on the contracts we've tracked, the council uses competitive procurement for major purchases, with all formal contract awards going through open tender processes. The median contract value sits at £10 million, indicating sizeable deal values when the council uses formal contracting. Two contracts exceeded procurement thresholds, showing engagement with higher-value, regulated procurement. The broader transaction data shows 2.1 million payments across 16 years beyond formal contracts. The tender pipeline shows 157 opportunities worth £2.4 billion, indicating active future procurement planning. Our data captures spending from three main sources: the council's own website, ProContract, and Find a Tender service. The raw data includes over 2.2 million source rows collected through 139 different files, with the latest collection date in January 2026. This mix of formal contracts and routine transactions shows both strategic procurement and operational purchasing.
| # | Supplier | Spend |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AGINCARE HOMES HOLDINGS LIMITED | £234,082,439 |
| 2 | RINGWAY INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LIMITED | £176,129,963 |
| 3 | I. ATKINS LIMITED | £102,286,484 |
| 4 | TARMAC LIMITED | £83,486,443 |
| 5 | FABAR CONSTRUCTION LIMITED | £75,958,354 |
| 6 | STAGECOACH SERVICES LIMITED | £71,631,583 |
| 7 | THE BRANDON TRUST | £64,677,041 |
| 8 | AMEY LG LIMITED | £52,393,024 |
| 9 | THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE CARE PARTNERSHIP | £50,971,584 |
| 10 | ALPHA ACADEMIES TRUST | £45,348,367 |
About Us
CouncilLedger brings together spending records, contract awards, and tender notices from over 400 UK local authorities into one procurement intelligence platform. Our data covers 16 years of transactions, collected directly from council transparency publications and government procurement platforms. Search suppliers, track spending trends, discover tender opportunities, and monitor the contracts that matter to your business.
