Learn how your business can supply government departments, local authorities, the NHS, police, universities and other organisations via public tendering.

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Find out how your business can supply government departments, local authorities, the NHS, police, prisons, universities, colleges, schools and other organisations through public tendering.

Discover opportunities to supply the public sector which are advertised on 

. Contracts Finder lets you search for information about government contracts worth more than £12,000.

While you can search and apply for contracts without an account, registering with Contracts Finder allows you to set up email updates and save your searches. 

No matter what you're offering, this platform provides you with a helpful source of information on the latest contracts and can help lead you to opportunities for your business to grow. 

Find out more about selling goods or services to the public sector

Learn the process of bidding to supply the government and its agencies with the 

, published by the UK government. It contains essential information to help your business bid for and win government contracts.

Find everything you need to know about suppling goods and services for 23 London boroughs with the 

. It provides you with information about new opportunities and contracts with local authorities across London.

Register for free to receive email updates on new contracts that match your business' specialities.

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How your business can supply government, local councils, the NHS, police and more via public tendering.

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