Finding the right tenders is the first step to winning work. We search for public and private sector opportunities that match what your business does, check each one against your track record and capacity, and send you only the ones worth your time.
Who this is for
This service suits businesses that are ready to bid but don’t have the time to search portals every week, or that keep finding opportunities too late to respond well. It works best when you have relevant experience, the accreditations buyers ask for and the capacity to deliver.
What’s included
- An agreed search profile: we agree the services, sectors, contract values and regions you want to target.
- Regular searches: we check government platforms, framework operators and buyer portals for new opportunities that match.
- A shortlist, not a flood: we screen out opportunities that don’t fit, so you only see the ones worth considering.
- A bid/no-bid view on each one: for every shortlisted opportunity we give you our view on whether to bid, and why.
- Framework renewals: we flag when relevant frameworks are due to be re-procured, so you can prepare early.
Where UK opportunities are published
Most UK public sector opportunities are advertised on Find a Tender, the government’s central platform, and on buyers’ own e-tendering portals. Many contracts are also awarded through frameworks, such as those run by the Government Commercial Agency (GCA), formerly Crown Commercial Service (CCS), Fusion21, ESPO and YPO. Getting onto the right framework can matter as much as finding individual tenders. Read more in our guide to public sector tenders and frameworks.
How it works
- Consultation: we talk through your services, experience, target buyers and capacity.
- Search profile: we agree what to look for and what to rule out.
- Shortlist: we send you the opportunities that fit, with our view on each.
- Decide: you choose which to pursue. If you want help with the bid, we can write, manage or review it.
Pricing
Opportunity searches are quoted on how many sectors and regions you want covered and how often you want to hear from us. We agree the price after a free consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Can you guarantee we will find a contract?
No. We find and screen opportunities, but whether to bid and whether you win depend on the opportunity, your evidence and the competition. What we can do is make sure you spend time only on the opportunities you have a real chance of winning.
Why don’t you send us every tender that matches our keywords?
Because most of them aren’t worth bidding for. Bidding for contracts you will never win is the most common mistake we see. We screen each opportunity against your experience, accreditations and capacity first.
Do you search for private sector opportunities?
Yes. We search for public and private sector opportunities, in the UK and internationally.
Why The Bid Consultants
- A proven track record: an 85% win rate on public sector bids in the 12 months to November 2026, and contracts won worth up to £20 million.
- Experience you can draw on: our founder, Nathaniel Houghton, has 11 years in bids and has personally written 500+ bids.
- Sector specialists: our specialists each focus on their own sectors, so you work with someone who knows what buyers in your sector expect.
- Honest advice: we only bid when you have a real chance of winning, and we will tell you if an opportunity isn’t right for you.
Find your next opportunity
Tell us what you do and the kind of contracts you want to win, and we’ll show you where to look.