Resources for winning more contracts

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The resource hub includes practical blogs and longer-form white papers focused on UK public sector bidding.

Published resources

Why Finding the Right Government Tender Feels Like an SNL UK Sketch — July 2026 · Tender Strategy: Public tenders are visible, but choosing the right one is the hard part. This guide explains why procurement feels complex and how SMEs can focus on better-fit opportunities.
Nobody Talks About This: How AI Is Changing Government Procurement in the UK — July 2026 · AI Procurement: AI is already reshaping UK government procurement by improving clarity, speeding analysis, and helping suppliers make better bid decisions in complex public sector processes.
The End of "Outsourcing by Default": What the Government's New Workforce Strategy Means for Suppliers — June 2026 · Workforce Strategy: The UK government's shift away from outsourcing by default is reshaping supplier opportunities, with pressure on generic service contracts and growth in specialist delivery areas.
Unlocking Public Sector Growth: Inside the UKHSA New Action Plan for Small Businesses — July 2026 · SME Growth: The UKHSA Action Plan 2026-2028 introduces practical steps to reduce SME barriers, improve visibility of opportunities, and strengthen fair payment across the supply chain.
Is the Government Buying Less? Demystifying PPN 024 and the New Public Interest Test — June 2026 · Procurement Policy: PPN 024 introduces a mandatory Public Interest Test and five-year insourcing strategies, changing how UK government departments decide whether to outsource contracts.
The "Always Open" Marketplace: A Guide to the Cabinet Office Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) — May 2026 · Dynamic Purchasing System: A practical guide to how the Cabinet Office DPS works, why it is more SME-friendly than traditional frameworks, and how to win more mini-competitions.
From MEAT to MAT: How the Procurement Act 2023 Is Leveling the Playing Field for SMEs — May 2026 · Procurement Act 2023: The shift from MEAT to MAT lets buyers prioritize quality, social value, and outcomes over lowest cost, creating stronger opportunities for SMEs in UK public procurement.
Master How to Fill a Tender Document — May 2026 · Tender Writing: A practical tender submission guide for SMEs: from bid/no-bid decisions and response structure to pricing clarity and final compliance checks.
SMEs, This One Is Big: More Opportunities Are Opening Up Than Ever Before — March 2026 · Procurement Policy: The UK government has introduced departmental SME procurement targets through 2027-28, creating clearer and wider public sector tender opportunities for small businesses.
Why Keyword Matching Is Costing You Contracts — March 2026 · Opportunity Matching: Most procurement platforms match opportunities to your profile using keywords. That approach misses context, and context is what wins bids.
The State of SMB Public Procurement 2026 — March 2026 · Procurement Trends: A comprehensive look at how small and medium businesses are navigating the UK's 300 billion pound public sector market, what is changing, and where the biggest opportunities lie.
Understanding Tender Evaluation Criteria: What Buyers Actually Look For — February 2026 · Bid Strategy: Quality, price, social value. Most SMBs know the headings but miss the nuance. Here is how public sector buyers score responses and what you can do to stand out.
Five Reasons SMBs Lose Tenders They Should Win — January 2026 · Bid Writing: Losing a bid is always frustrating, but losing one you were qualified for is costly. Here are the five most common reasons and how to fix them before your next submission.
Social Value in Public Procurement: How SMBs Can Score Full Marks — January 2026 · Social Value: Social value now carries up to 20% weighting in many public sector tenders. This paper explains how to demonstrate and evidence your impact effectively.
The Procurement Act 2023: What Every SMB Needs to Know — December 2025 · Legislation: The biggest reform to UK public procurement in a generation is now in force. This paper breaks down what has changed and what it means for small businesses competing for government contracts.

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