Find Tenders
How To Find Tenders
Sounds easy to find tenders doesn’t it? It can be tricky with numerous websites releasing tenders. So how do you keep on top of it all without missing an opportunity?
It’s crucial for businesses to regularly find tenders in order to stay informed of what opportunities are available in their sector. By finding the right tenders for your business, it can set you up for future success.
How Can Your Tender Team Help Find Tenders?
Live Tenders Page
We’ve created our LIVE TENDERS PAGE which offers a snapshot of tenders that have been released lately. Simply click on the tender to find out more information from the tender notice.
Furthermore, should you find a tender of interest on this page, use the contact tab below the tender to get a quote on how we can support you.
Where Are Tenders Released?
Multiple websites release ITT, SQ, RFQ, DPS, and PQQ tender notices. Because of this, you need to proactive when looking for tenders. Relying on a single source will not be effective. See below a snapshot of just some of the websites;
- Find a Tender. A Government website that releases numerous tender notices daily. Website HERE.
- Contracts Finder – UK Government website releasing a number of notices. Website HERE
- ProContract – Issues releases from a number of councils, housing associations and buying organisations. Find more info HERE
- Public Contracts Scotland – Public contract releases in Scotland. Find their website HERE
- Sell 2 Wales – Shows tenders available in Wales and the rest of UK. See their website HERE
- Tenders Electronic Daily – Also known as TED, releases tender notices from all over Europe. Post Brexit, some UK tender notices are still shown. See their website HERE
In summary, the above list is not exhaustive. There are dozens of websites releasing tenders and monitoring them all can be challenging.
It is important that you plan your strategy to find tenders from the outset. Companies who are able to plan for a future tender release allows them to get their housekeeping in order before the tender goes live. Becoming aware of a tender a few weeks after it has gone live only heaps time and resource pressure on you. Plan now and reap the rewards later.
Finding A Council Tender
Finding tenders in your sector that are released by local authorities/councils is crucial. Every year, they release thousands of tenders in the UK across the majority of sectors meaning it’s important you understand what is being tendered for, when and if you are eligible to bid.
Your first port of call to find tenders can be our COUNCIL DATABASE. Here you will find links to local authority procurement websites, contacts and further information to allow you to research your local authority and begin your tender planning. Your findings will help you plan for tender releases and give yourself strong foundations to build your bid from. Reach out to the contacts found in our database, introduce yourself and build a timescale of when the tender you are interested in will be released.
You Have Found A Tender. What Next?
The tricky part. The bit that makes all the difference. Your response to the tender. We are specialist bid writers and will assist with your tender today via our FULL TENDER WRITE or REVIEW & EVALUATION services.
Put your bid in the best hands by working with Your Tender Team to either write or review your tender. If you have found a live tender, simply complete the contact form below and we’ll be in touch to discuss how we can assist you.