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 […]
Where Can I Find the Latest Tenders and Opportunities Related to Procurement for Housing?
Procurement for Housing: The Strategic Intelligence Challenge For suppliers active in the UK social housing sector, Procurement for Housing (PFH) represents one of the most valuable and consistent sources of public contract spend in the country. The consortium manages an annual spend of approximately £300 million, works with over 650 customers, and its members collectively […]
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 […]
Public Sector Tenders Scotland: How to Find and Win Contracts
Scotland’s public sector procurement market is one of the most substantial and stable revenue opportunities available to UK suppliers. The Scottish Procurement Information Hub recorded £17.5 billion in total public sector spend in 2023 to 2024 — up from £16.6 billion the previous year — with £9.5 billion of that going directly to suppliers registered […]
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 […]
What Is a Tender in Construction and What Is the Process?
A tender in construction is a formal competitive process through which clients select contractors to deliver a project The construction procurement process follows defined stages, from pre-qualification through to contract award The Procurement Act 2023 — in force since February 2025 — has strengthened transparency requirements for public sector buyers Over one in four public […]
What Is a Tender Document and How Do I Read One?
The Tender Document: What Every Supplier Needs to Know The UK public sector spends £434 billion on procurement every year. Yet 75% of small businesses never apply for a public sector contract. And among those who do, many lose not because their offering was weak, but because they misread or misunderstood the tender document. Knowing […]
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 […]