Tenders Direct

Tenders Direct: alerts and support for public sector tenders

Tenders Direct is a British firm specialising in making it easier for businesses to access public sector contracts. Its offering combines a tender alert service with management tools and bid writing support services. The company is part of Proactis Tenders Limited and operates from Aberdeen.

Alerts and market coverage

The core service consists of personalised, verified tender alerts. The firm states that it scans more than 500 sources daily and reviews every notice so that subscribers receive only opportunities that match their business. Coverage spans the UK, Ireland and the OJEU area, including both public contracts and below-threshold tender notices. The company presents this coverage as a guarantee of total market visibility.

Opportunity management tools

In addition to alerts, Tenders Direct offers a set of integrated tools to manage the tendering process. Opportunity Manager allows you to centralise your bidding pipeline, assign tasks to colleagues and track every stage. Competitor Tracker alerts you to awards won by competitors and lets you analyse their market share. Advance Tender Alerts track contract expiry dates to anticipate opportunities. Saved searches, API integration and an FOI tool are also offered.

Training and support services

The company provides training on public tendering. Courses include Essentials of Tendering, Crafting Winning Bids, Bid Response Excellence and Social Value in Bidding, as well as bespoke courses. In terms of support, it offers bid writing, review and editing, bid management, tendering success plans, Carbon Reduction Plans (CRP) and tender strategy development. Prices listed on the site start at £1,359 for alert subscriptions and £159 for bid writing training; support services are billed at tailored rates.

Resources and knowledge

Tenders Direct maintains a knowledge hub with guides, templates, case studies, webinars, videos and a blog. It also publishes analysis on public procurement, such as those relating to the Social Value Model and public procurement policy notes PPN 022, PPN 024, PPN 025 and PPN 026. The company states it was established in 1993.

Corporate profile

The firm operates under the name Proactis Tenders Limited and is part of the Proactis group. Its headquarters are in Aberdeen, Scotland. Its activity is aimed at businesses seeking contracts with national governments and public sector organisations.

Location and contact

AB1, First Floor 48 Huntly Street Aberdeen AB10 1SH