Andy Burnham’s “No 10 in the North” speech: what it could mean for public sector suppliers
Today, Andy Burnham used his first major speech since launching his Labour leadership bid – delivered at the People’s History Museum in Manchester – to declare that “Westminster is broken” and pledge to “fix politics.” His central proposal: a “No 10 in the North,” an extended Prime Minister’s operation based in Manchester that he called […]
The UK public sector data and AI market committed £17.24 billion in six months. Here is what that means.
The UK public sector data and AI market committed £17.24 billion in six months. Here is what that means The market that moved before anyone announced it On 23 June 2026, Dawn MacTaggart, public sector market intelligence specialist at BiP Solutions, walked through the UK data, analytics and AI procurement market in a live Tracker […]
Digital Marketing Tenders: How to Find and Win Public Sector Contracts
A Growing Market for Agencies and Consultants Public bodies spend billions each year on digital marketing services — and most of that spend goes to competitive tender. Central government departments, NHS trusts, local authorities, and arm’s-length bodies all commission agencies for everything from campaign planning to SEO and paid media. Yet a large share of […]
How to Find New Construction Projects and Grow Your Firm
In this article: Why the UK construction market offers substantial opportunity for firms scaling their public sector pipeline How procurement works and why understanding it gives established firms a competitive edge The types of construction projects worth targeting systematically What the procurement process looks like from notice to award How to build an intelligence-led strategy […]
How Does the Tendering Process Work in Construction Projects?
The tendering process in construction follows five core stages — from pre-tender planning through to contract award and mobilisation UK public sector construction procurement is now governed by the Procurement Act 2023, which came into force on 28 October 2024 and revised transparency requirements and standstill periods Procurement routes including Design and Build, NEC contracts, […]
Tender Documentation and Procurement Processes
In this article: Why tender documentation quality determines whether you win or lose contracts What the procurement process involves — from need identification to contract management The full range of documents buyers issue and suppliers must submit Key changes brought by the Procurement Act 2023 and what they mean for documentation Common documentation mistakes — […]
How Can I Find the Latest EU Tenders Online?
In this article: How the official EU tender portal (TED) works and what it publishes daily Who is eligible to bid on EU contracts — including UK businesses post-Brexit What the current EU procurement thresholds are and when they apply Practical search strategies using CPV codes, filters, and award notices Which sectors present the biggest […]
What are the most reliable sources for bid statistics in the UK?
In this article: Why bid statistics matter for procurement strategy and win rate improvement The main sources of UK bid statistics, from official portals to data platforms How to evaluate whether a bid source is actually reliable before building strategy around it How procurement market research turns raw data into competitive advantage How Tracker Intelligence […]