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Helping you to prepare for the Procurement Act

New tendering rules and process will be introduced in the UK on 24 Feb 2025 | Visit our Procurement Act Hub to learn about these changes, and what you can do to prepare.

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Why You Need Tenders Direct

The UK Procurement Act will change how the government, NHS, local councils and wider public sector buys goods and services from businesses like yours.

The Act comes into effect on 24 February 2025, introducing new tender notices and procedures. These changes will improve the overall bidding process, while making limited changes to how you find notices. As your complete tendering solution, Tenders Direct ensures you have the information and tools needed to tackle these changes.

Key Changes Introduced With Procurement Act

  • The Central Digital Platform (CDP) is the name given to a range of interlinked procurement portals, including Find a Tender and Supplier Information and Registration System Interface (SIRSI).
  • You will need to store answers to standardised requirements on SIRSI, saving you the hassle of recreating frequently requested information across your bids. Access is not needed until the Act goes live on 24 February 2025, and it is unlikely suppliers will have access before this date.
  • Contracts Finder may eventually be phased out, as Below-threshold notices can also be published through the CDP. There will be no changes to the government’s categorisation system, meaning they will still rely on CPV codes and the challenges of sourcing tenders. will persist.
  • New notice types will be introduced, allowing buyers to create more efficient procurements, provide greater transparency within the marketplace, and make it easier for smaller businesses to bid for work. As a result, more notices will be published, increasing the number of search results you will have to filter through in Find a Tender.
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Using Tenders Direct To Tackle The Procurement Act Changes

  • Access all new notice types: Our system has been updated to import all new notice types, meaning no disruptions to our tender alert service. Customers will consistently have access to 100% of the market at all times, with no need for addons or enhanced subscriptions!
  • Focus on relevant opportunities: With more notices coming out, filling up the search results in Find a Tender, our peer-review process becomes even more valuable. Because we review EVERY notice, we identify requirements not captured by CPV codes, and ensure your business is notified of relevant opportunities. As the UK’s most accurate tender alert service, we guarantee you will never miss a tender.
  • Find more opportunities: We capture ALL tenders across the UK – including Below-threshold tenders and unregulated (sub-£30k) notices which don’t need to be advertised. We also provide you with access to every Irish tender and OJEU notice. Tenders Direct gives you access to more business opportunities than the Central Digital Platform (CDP) can.
  • Manage your bids effectively: Our suite of tools helps you to organise your opportunities, plan bids strategically, and analyse the market. With Opportunity Manager, you can manage all your bids, for both public and private sector opportunities, from one place. With Integrate, you can connect Tenders Direct to other applications, allowing solutions to complement your existing workflows.

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Procurement Act Guidance

Preparing for the Tender Revolution
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Watch our Procurement Act Overview
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What Do You Need To Know About The Procurement Act?
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The new rules and processes
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How The Procurement Act Benefits Suppliers
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Positive changes & new opportunities
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Discover how we can help you find and win more work

See how our alerts work, learn about our range of tools, and discover how you can use Tenders Direct to your potential in the public sector marketplace.

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