United Kingdom Government Tenders

The United Kingdom has one of the largest public procurement markets in the world, with annual government spending exceeding £300 billion. The UK procurement landscape operates through several key platforms including Find a Tender Service (FTS) for high-value contracts above thresholds, and Contracts Finder for lower-value opportunities. Since leaving the EU, the UK has established its own procurement regulations under the Procurement Act 2023, which modernised public buying and increased transparency. Government departments, NHS trusts, local authorities, and other public bodies all publish opportunities through these centralised portals. The UK actively encourages SME participation, with a target of 33% of central government procurement spend going to small and medium-sized enterprises.