Guides to winning public sector work
Plain-English help for sole traders and small businesses bidding for council, NHS and government contracts.
How to win council contracts as a small business
A practical, plain-English guide for sole traders and small firms: where to find council tenders, how to decide which to bid for, and how to write a bid that scores well.
The Procurement Act 2023 explained for small businesses
What changed for suppliers when the Procurement Act came into force on 24 February 2025, and what it means if you're a small firm bidding for public sector work.
What is a framework agreement? A guide for small suppliers
Frameworks decide who gets to bid for a lot of public sector work. Here's how they work, how to get on one, and why the timing matters.
Social value in tenders: a practical guide for small businesses
Most public tenders now score social value. Here's what buyers are looking for, how it's marked, and how to make commitments that are realistic for a small firm.