Find a Tender Integration: UK Government Procurement Portal
The Find a Tender Service is the UK's primary portal for above-threshold government contracts, enhanced significantly under the Procurement Act 2023. Our Find a Tender integration provides comprehensive monitoring and intelligence for this critical procurement source.
Find a Tender Service Under Procurement Act 2023
Enhanced Notice Types: The service now publishes seven notice types under PA23:
- Pipeline Notice: Early market warnings for upcoming opportunities
- Preliminary Market Engagement Notice: Formal supplier consultation opportunities
- Tender Notice: Contract opportunities (replacing OJEU/FTS notices)
- Transparency Notice: Contract award announcements
- Contract Details Notice: Contract performance information
- Contract Performance Notice: Performance monitoring data
- Contract Change Notice: Variations and modifications
Current Threshold Values (Updated February 2025):
- Central government goods/services: £139,688
- Sub-central bodies goods/services: £214,904
- Works contracts: £5,372,609
- Light touch regime (health, social services): £663,540
New Procurement Review Unit (PRU) Oversight
The Procurement Review Unit provides independent oversight of Find a Tender procurements. Suppliers can escalate concerns about:
- Non-compliance with PA23 procedures
- Unfair evaluation processes
- Breach of transparency requirements
Open Framework Agreements
Under PA23, many frameworks now operate as "open frameworks" that reopen for new suppliers at:
- 18-month intervals: First reopening opportunity
- 36-month intervals: Second reopening opportunity
This creates regular opportunities for suppliers previously excluded from closed frameworks.
Enhanced Market Engagement
Preliminary Market Engagement: The new PME process allows suppliers to engage with contracting authorities before tender publication without disqualification risk. This includes:
- Technical workshops and capability demonstrations
- Market soundings and industry consultation
- Innovation challenges and solution development sessions
Automatic Monitoring and Intelligence
Our Find a Tender integration provides:
Real-Time Monitoring: API-driven tracking of all new notices within minutes of publication.
Intelligent Classification: Automatic categorisation by CPV codes, sectors, and opportunity types.
Competitive Analysis: Track which suppliers are bidding and winning across different categories.
Buyer Intelligence: Historical analysis of contracting authority preferences and award patterns.
Deadline Management: Automated alerts for key milestone dates including PME deadlines and submission dates.
Data Format and Standards
Find a Tender uses the Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) format, providing:
- Structured Data: Machine-readable contract information
- Unique Identifiers: OCID references for linking related notices
- Standardised Classification: CPV codes and procurement categories
- Performance Tracking: Contract delivery and outcomes data
Integration with Other UK Sources
Our platform combines Find a Tender data with:
- Contracts Finder: Below-threshold opportunities
- Framework Providers: CCS, NHS, and regional consortia
- Devolved Portals: Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland procurement
Advanced Analytics and Insights
Market Mapping: Understand spending patterns across government departments and local authorities.
Opportunity Scoring: AI-powered assessment of win probability based on 50+ factors.
Trend Analysis: Identify emerging sectors and changing procurement priorities.
Social Value Intelligence: Track social value requirements and successful approaches across buyers.
Compliance and Due Diligence
Supplier Due Diligence: Monitor supplier registrations and track competitive landscape.
Performance Monitoring: Track contract performance across all suppliers to identify partnership opportunities.
Risk Assessment: Early warning of suppliers facing performance issues or exclusion.
Getting Started
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