Tendering for public sector contracts

1. Overview

There may be opportunities for your business to provide goods or services to the public sector, either through a direct contract or by becoming a subcontractor.

The public sector includes:

  • central government departments and agencies
  • non-departmental public bodies
  • the NHS and its local trusts
  • local authorities
  • the Northern Ireland Assembly
  • the National Assembly for Wales
  • the Scottish Executive
  • universities and colleges

There are various ways to search for public sector contracts, including Contracts Finder.

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Last updated: 8 November 2013