Procurement & bidding guides

How to find NHS tenders and healthcare contracts

A practical guide to finding NHS tenders and healthcare contracts in the UK, covering Find a Tender, Contracts...

How to find council contracts and local authority tenders

Find local council contracts and local authority tenders in the UK using Contracts Finder, Find a Tender, coun...

How to find government tenders in the UK

Learn how to find UK government tenders and public sector contracts using Find a Tender, Contracts Finder and ...

How to find framework agreements and get on them

A guide to finding UK framework agreements and Dynamic Purchasing Systems, understanding mini-competitions and...

Best UK tender alert services compared

Compare UK tender alert options, from free portal alerts on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder to aggregators,...

How to find construction tenders and building contracts

Find UK construction tenders and building contracts using Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, framework routes an...

How to find IT contracts in the public sector

Find public sector IT and technology contracts in the UK using Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, CCS frameworks...

How to find tenders and contracts in Scotland

Find public sector tenders and contracts in Scotland using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS), Find a Tender, fra...

How to find tenders and contracts in Wales

Find public sector tenders and contracts in Wales using Sell2Wales, Find a Tender, framework routes and CPV co...

How to find subcontracting opportunities in the UK

Find UK subcontracting opportunities by tracking main contract awards, joining supply chain portals and using ...

How to set up tender alerts that actually work

Step by step guide to setting up effective UK tender alerts using CPV codes, keywords and location filters acr...

How to find low value contracts under threshold

Find low value and sub-threshold public contracts in the UK using Contracts Finder, council portals, quotation...

How to write a winning tender response

A practical UK guide to writing a winning tender response: read the ITT, answer the evaluation criteria, evide...

How to answer social value questions in tenders

Answer social value tender questions the way buyers score them: understand the Social Value Act and TOMs, prop...

How to write a method statement for a tender

Learn how to write a tender method statement that answers the question, sets out your approach step by step an...

How to improve your bid win rate

Practical ways to improve your bid win rate: qualify harder, answer the evaluation criteria, evidence claims, ...

How to respond to a PQQ or Selection Questionnaire

A UK guide to completing a PQQ or Selection Questionnaire: meet the minimum standards, answer accurately, gath...

Common bid writing mistakes to avoid

Avoid the bid writing mistakes that lose marks and get tenders rejected: ignoring the criteria, unsupported cl...

How to write a bid executive summary

Write a bid executive summary that sets the tone: focus on the buyer's needs, lead with your win themes and ev...

How to price a competitive tender

Learn how to price a competitive tender: understand price and quality weightings, cost accurately, follow the ...

How to use AI for bid writing

Use AI for bid writing without losing quality: draft faster, structure answers around the criteria, keep evide...

Tender bid writing checklist

A step-by-step tender bid writing checklist covering qualification, planning, drafting, evidence, compliance a...

How to write case studies for bids

Write bid case studies that win marks: choose relevant examples, show challenge, action and measurable outcome...

Understanding MEAT and the most advantageous tender

Understand MEAT and the most advantageous tender under PA23: how quality and price weightings work, how bids a...

How to run a compliant tender under the Procurement Act 2023

A step by step guide to running a compliant public tender under the Procurement Act 2023, from pipeline notice...

How to evaluate bids fairly and defensibly

How to score and moderate tender responses fairly under the Procurement Act, with consistent criteria, evidenc...

How to run an e-auction in public procurement

A practical guide to running an electronic reverse auction in public procurement, from deciding when it fits t...

How to write an invitation to tender that gets strong bids

How to write a clear invitation to tender that attracts strong bids, sets fair conditions and evaluation crite...

How to manage supplier clarifications during a live tender

How to handle supplier clarification questions fairly during a tender, sharing answers transparently, protecti...

How to run a framework mini-competition correctly

How to run a compliant mini-competition under a framework agreement, from selecting suppliers and applying fra...

How to manage a public contract after award

How to manage public contracts after award under the Procurement Act, from mobilisation and KPIs to contract m...

How to build and evaluate social value fairly

How to build and evaluate social value in public tenders, setting proportionate criteria, asking for evidence ...

How to run a dynamic market or DPS

How to set up and run a dynamic market or dynamic purchasing system under the Procurement Act, from admission ...

Procurement governance best practice

Best practice for procurement governance under the Procurement Act, covering approvals, separation of duties, ...

How to run a compliant standstill period

How to run a compliant standstill period under the Procurement Act, from issuing assessment summaries to timin...

How to build an approved supplier list that works

How to build and maintain an approved supplier list with proportionate criteria, fair onboarding and ongoing r...

US federal contracting for beginners

A plain-English introduction to US federal contracting: how the government buys, where opportunities are poste...

How to register on SAM.gov

A step-by-step guide to registering your business on SAM.gov, getting a Unique Entity ID, and keeping your ent...

What is a GSA Schedule?

A clear explanation of the GSA Schedule (Multiple Award Schedule): what it is, how it works, the benefits and ...

How to find US government RFPs

Where to find US government RFPs across SAM.gov, GSA vehicles, and state and local portals, plus how to filter...

US vs UK public procurement

How US federal contracting differs from UK public procurement: the rulebooks, thresholds, set-asides, registra...

How to win your first federal contract

A practical plan for winning your first US federal contract: getting registered, targeting the right opportuni...

What is GovCon?

GovCon explained: what government contracting means in the US, who the players are, the language and lifecycle...

Federal set-aside programs explained

A clear guide to US federal set-aside programs: small business, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, and HUBZone, who qualifies...

How to write a US federal proposal

How to write a compliant, competitive US federal proposal: reading the solicitation, building a compliance mat...

US state and local government contracting

How US state and local government contracting works, how it differs from federal, why it can be an easier entr...

What are NAICS codes?

What NAICS codes are, how they classify your business, how they connect to size standards and set-asides, and ...

How UK companies can win US contracts

A practical route for UK companies into US federal contracting: registration, eligibility, partnering and US e...