UK Public Sector Tendering

Helping small businesses win public sector contracts

The government spends billions with small businesses every year. Most of it goes unclaimed because SMEs don't know where to start. The Bid Clinic changes that.

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Free starter course
Expert-led training
Current legislation
Built for SMEs
Nicola — The Bid Clinic
£7.4bn
Government SME spend
target by 2028

Since April 2025, every UK government department must publish its own SME spend target. The opportunity has never been more accessible.

What we offer

Everything you need to start bidding

Whether you're exploring public sector contracts for the first time or looking to sharpen your bidding strategy, The Bid Clinic has a route for you.

Free

Tender Ready

Our free introductory course covering the full bid lifecycle — from finding the right opportunity to submission and debrief. 7 modules, 30–45 minutes.

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Membership

The Bid Clinic Members

Access to advanced courses, templates, downloads, two live Q&A sessions per month, and a community of ambitious SMEs.

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Consultancy

1:1 Bid Support

Need hands-on help with a specific tender? Work directly with Nicola on bid strategy, writing, and review. Get in touch to discuss your needs.

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The opportunity

The numbers that should make every SME sit up

£7.4bn
Government SME spend target per year by 2028
30%
Cabinet Office direct SME spend target by FY 2027/28
40%
DSIT target — the highest of any government department
1in 4
Current ratio of government spend actually reaching SMEs
Fortnightly briefing

Stay ahead of the procurement landscape

Every fortnight: the procurement news that matters to small businesses, plain-English updates on legislation changes, and opportunities worth knowing about.