Hundreds of different businesses win government contracts every day. If you provide any of these services, there are tenders waiting for you.
IT & Technology
Software development, IT support, cybersecurity, cloud migration, telecoms, and web development. The government spends billions on tech every year — and they need suppliers like you.
Construction & Maintenance
Building contractors, refurbishment specialists, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, and general maintenance. Every council, school, and hospital needs ongoing building work.
Cleaning & Janitorial
Office cleaning, commercial cleaning, window cleaning, waste management, and hygiene services. Government buildings always need cleaning — contracts are often 2-5 years long.
Catering & Hospitality
School meals, hospital catering, event catering, vending services, and staff canteens. The NHS and education sector alone spend hundreds of millions on food services annually.
Consultancy
Management consulting, business strategy, HR consulting, financial advisory, and transformation projects. Central government departments regularly tender for specialist consultancy partners.
Security Services
Manned guarding, CCTV installation, alarm monitoring, cyber security, and access control. Public buildings, transport hubs, and government estates all require security.
Facilities Management
Building maintenance, grounds maintenance, pest control, energy management, and waste disposal. Integrated FM contracts can be worth £5M–£50M+ over their term.
Printing & Stationery
Print management, office supplies, promotional materials, and document management. Every government office needs stationery and printing — these are high-volume, recurring contracts.
Transport & Logistics
Courier services, fleet management, vehicle maintenance, courier services, and logistics planning. NHS logistics, school transport, and council fleet maintenance are all tendered.
Healthcare & Medical
Medical equipment, care services, nursing agencies, PPE supplies, and healthcare consultancy. The NHS is the largest employer in the UK — their procurement needs are endless.
Training & Education
Vocational training, e-learning platforms, apprenticeships, professional development, and compliance training. Skills funding and apprenticeship schemes are government priorities.
Marketing & PR
Digital marketing, SEO, web development, social media management, graphic design, and PR campaigns. Government departments run public awareness campaigns worth £1M–£20M.
Legal Services
Solicitors, legal aid, contract law, employment law, and public inquiries. The Government Legal Department regularly tenders for external legal support across multiple practice areas.
Financial Services
Accounting, audit, payroll, insurance brokerage, and financial advisory. Every public body needs audited accounts — and they tender for them every year.
HR & Recruitment
Temp staffing, permanent recruitment, HR outsourcing, payroll services, and executive search. Public sector recruitment frameworks cover everything from teaching to engineering.
Engineering
Civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and design consultancy. Infrastructure projects are among the highest-value public contracts.
Environmental Services
Waste recycling, sustainability consulting, energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and ecological surveys. Net zero targets mean huge tender volumes in the environmental sector.
Any B2B Service
If you sell any product or service to the public sector, there are tenders for you. From office furniture to tree surgery, translation services to event management.
