Get access to the UK’s most accurate tender alert service, plus tools to manage bids, track competitors and streamline your tendering process.
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Our Tender Readiness Check assesses your capabilities and puts you on the fast track to success.xxxxxxxxxx
We have an amazing and dedicated Customer Services team, who are always ready to help you with any questions, issues or feedback you may have.
You can subscribe to Tenders Direct by either selecting a pricing package from the pricing options above, or by contacting our Sales Team on 0800 222 9009. We have three standard packages (Basic, Core & Premium), each giving you access to a different selection of features. You can also request bespoke packages based on your unique business requirements.
Yes, your data is completely safe with Tenders Direct.
Tenders Direct is part of Proactis Tenders Limited, which is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). This means Proactis Tenders Limited has implemented a systematic and proactive approach to managing the security of its information assets, including the data of its customers and partners. An ISMS is based on three principles – confidentiality, integrity and availability of information:
By following the requirements and best practices of ISO/IEC 27001:2022, Proactis Tenders Limited demonstrates its commitment to protecting the data of Tenders Direct users from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, modification or loss.
Finding the right public sector contracts is difficult, and missing perfect opportunities is all too easy.
Public contract notices are published in numerous locations by thousands of different buyers. Tender notices can be found on government databases, websites of individual organisations and purchasing consortia, trade journals and even newspapers. In the UK alone, there are literally hundreds of sources.
Tenders Direct saves you time, and offers you peace of mind, by guaranteeing you will never miss out on suitable contracts. Instead of trawling through long lists of notices from multiple sources to find the ones you want to bid for, you can focus on other tasks while we send the most relevant contracts straight to your inbox.
All of our subscriptions include personalised tender alerts from the UK’s most accurate tender alert service, the use of our bid management tool, and full access to our tender database – with over 7 years of contracts and awards from the UK and EU.
We would be happy to discuss all our features and can show you how they work with a quick demo. If you would like to try the features for yourself, we can also give you temporary access to our platform with a trial account.
Our team can be reached on 0800 222 9009, alternatively, you can leave a message by completing our contact form, and we’ll arrange a call at a time that suits you.
Tenders Direct subscriptions and services can be paid for using debit cards, credit cards and bank transfers.
Your dedicated Account Manager will provide all the advice you need to use the service effectively and share their knowledge about public sector tendering. We also have a range of ‘How to’ videos detailing how each of our features and services works.
To help you secure more work with the public sector, we host regular free webinars and have a wide range of resources you can use to develop your knowledge. We also run training courses every month to help equip bid writers with the skills needed to tender more efficiently and effectively. As a subscriber, you also receive a 10% discount on our standard training courses.
Yes, we offer both free guided demos of our features and free trial subscriptions. You can call our team on 0800 222 9009, or can use the following links, to arrange either of these.
We do offer customer support. We have a Customer Support Team available 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, to assist our customers. All subscribers have a dedicated Account Manager who will be your first point of contact for all enquires.
Please follow the hyperlink to view Tenders Direct’s subscription terms & conditions.
Yes. Tenders Direct is the most comprehensive source of public sector tenders in the UK and Ireland. We collect and publish every notice issued by contracting authorities in the UK and Ireland, including central and local governments, NHS, education, emergency services and more. Thanks to the Tenders Direct Guarantee, we make sure you never miss an opportunity. All tenders are brought together in one searchable database, with personalised alerts sent straight to your inbox.
From finding tenders to optimising your entire bidding process, our expert resources are designed for every stage of your journey. xxx
Tender Alert Service 🔔
Receive personalised tender alerts, expertly reviewed and matched specifically to your business requirements.
✅ Receive alerts as soon as opportunities are published.
✅ Eliminate manual tender searching and save valuable time.
✅ Reduce irrelevance with expertly matched opportunities.
✅ Spend more time winning and less time searching.
Saved Searches & Focused Alerts 🎯
Save multiple bespoke search profiles and automatically receive focused alerts whenever matching opportunities are published.
✅ Create search profiles for different teams or services.
✅ Receive focused alerts for every matching opportunity.
✅ Save time by automating recurring admin tasks.
✅ Adapt your searches as your business grows.
Book a short demo with our team, and we will show you how our system works - no commitment, immediate value.
What happens on the demo: ⬩ See how our alerts and notice filters work ⬩ Discover opportunities you could be bidding for ⬩ Discuss the info and tools you could benefit from ⬩ Explore features relevant to your business ⬩ Option to start a FREE 7 day trial of Tenders Direct
Precision Beyond Automation 🧠
Receive alerts and access opportunities based on their true scope, rather than relying on keyword and CPV code matches.
✅ Access opportunities from more than 500 sources.
✅ Benefit from notices that have been reviewed by specialists.
✅ Reduce irrelevant alerts caused by poor classifications.
✅ Discover opportunities other services might overlook.
Tenders Direct Guarantee 🛡️
Trust that every relevant opportunity matching your requirements will be identified and sent to you.
✅ Know every relevant opportunity is being identified for you.
✅ Eliminate the risk of missing relevant opportunities.
✅ Increase confidence in your market coverage.
✅ Focus on bidding, not worrying about missed contracts.
Competitor Tracker 🕵️♀️
Monitor competitors to understand where they're winning work and identify opportunities to strengthen your bidding strategy.
✅ Identify competitor contract awards across the public sector.
✅ Receive alerts whenever competitors are awarded work.
✅ Monitor market share and buyer activity over time.
✅ Benchmark your bidding strategy against market leaders.
FOI Request Tool ℹ️
Access valuable procurement insights by effortlessly submitting anonymous Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
✅ Discover why successful bids were selected.
✅ Request winning bid information anonymously.
✅ Understand buyer evaluation and scoring decisions.
✅ Strengthen future bids with real procurement intelligence.
Searchable Notice Database 👁️
Research over ten years of notices to analyse markets, benchmark competitors and develop smarter strategies.
✅ Review previous contract awards across the public sector.
✅ Benchmark contract values and winning suppliers.
✅ Analyse procurement trends across your markets.
✅ Strengthen future bid strategies with historical insights.
What happens on the demo: ⬩ See how our alerts and notice filters work ⬩ Explore our Competitor Tracker and FOI tool ⬩ Discover opportunities you could be bidding for ⬩ Discuss the info and tools you could benefit from ⬩ Option to start a FREE 7 day trial of Tenders Direct
Integrate (API) 🔗
Link Tenders Direct with your existing systems to automate workflows and eliminate manual data entry.
✅ Automatically transfer tender data into your CRM or ERP.
✅ Eliminate manual data entry and duplicate administration.
✅ Improve collaboration across sales and bid teams.
✅ Ensure opportunities reach the right people faster.
Opportunity Manager 📊
Manage every opportunity, including those sourced outside Tenders Direct, in one centralised bid management tool.
✅ Track opportunities from identification through to submission.
✅ Assign tasks and collaborate across your team.
✅ Monitor deadlines and bidding progress in one place.
✅ Prioritise the opportunities most likely to deliver value.
What happens on the demo: ⬩ See how our alerts and notice filters work ⬩ Explore our opportunity management features ⬩ Discover opportunities you could be bidding for ⬩ Discuss the info and tools you could benefit from ⬩ Option to start a FREE 7 day trial of Tenders Direct
Advance Tender Alerts ⏳
Receive up to 18 months' notice of contract expiry dates, giving you a valuable head start on future re-tendering opportunities.
✅ Monitor contract expiry dates across your target industries.
✅ Prepare your bid strategy months before procurement begins.
✅ Build relationships with buyers ahead of re-tendering.
✅ Create more time to develop competitive proposals.
Review over ten years of notices to identify future opportunities, research buyers and develop smarter strategies.
✅ Review historical award notices and contract durations.
✅ Identify likely re-tender dates with greater confidence.
✅ Analyse previous suppliers and contract values.
✅ Plan your business development activity more effectively.
What happens on the demo: ⬩ See how our alerts and notice filters work ⬩ Explore our Advance Tender Alerts and Notice Database ⬩ Discover opportunities you could be bidding for ⬩ Discuss the info and tools you could benefit from ⬩ Option to start a FREE 7 day trial of Tenders Direct
