Tenders and grants in Dorset

Open contracts from councils and public bodies in Dorset, and grants that Dorset businesses can apply for — in one place, with closing dates.

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Councils buying here

  • Dorset Council
  • BCP Council (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)

Where smaller jobs go

Many councils in the South West put jobs under about £30,000 on Supplying the South West. Register there as well as on Find a Tender. Which portals to join.

Local grants

We check these every night:

Open tenders

All tenders in the South West

Business grants

All grants in the South West

Questions

Where do councils in Dorset advertise tenders?

Contracts worth £30,000 or more must be published on the government's Find a Tender service. Smaller jobs are often advertised only on the council's own portal — in the South West that is usually Supplying the South West — or sent as quotes to firms already on the council's list.

Are there business grants in Dorset?

Yes. Businesses in Dorset can apply for UK-wide and England schemes, and local grants from councils and business support bodies appear from time to time. We list them all with closing dates and check local sources every night.

How do I hear about new tenders and grants in Dorset?

Create a free TendersNearMe account, tick South West as your area and add your trade. On any paid plan we email you new tenders and grants that match your business.