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Since the 1970s, the European Union has adopted legislation to ensure that public sector procurement in the EU is as open, as competitive and as fairly conducted as possible. These principles form the foundation of the entire tender process in the UK, from advertising tenders to upholding EU thresholds. The EU rules for public sector […]

As the leading procurement solution offering the largest tenders and awards database in Europe, at Tracker we continually strive to mitigate any potential Brexit-related issues for our customers. This is to give you the best chance of success in winning public sector and private sector tenders going forward, including government tenders, local authority contracts, healthcare […]

The latest findings from the IHS Markit and CIPS UK Construction report, released in December 2019, showed a steady decline in business activity across the construction sector. This was due to Brexit and the General Election, held on 12 December, as highlighted by IHS Markit Economics Associate Director Tim Moore: “Brexit uncertainty and spending delays […]

  What is the OJEU threshold? The Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) is the online journal where all public sector contracts are held if they are worth a certain value. It is a requirement for organisations to publish these contracts in the OJEU. OJEU procurement rules are put in place for all OJEU […]

  The current pace of change with rapid advancements in technology and persistent threats of cyber security breaches, together with big construction projects and growth in NHS investment shaping our near future, it is a hugely exciting time for public sector and private sector suppliers across the UK in the procurement market. With so many […]

Tracker host the largest tenders database in Europe, offering a wide range of healthcare tenders, issued by both private healthcare providers and the NHS, that can expand your business. If your business is seeking to become an NHS supplier in the near future, now is the time to start your preparation. The NHS is looking […]

What is Social Value in Procurement? Even if you have worked with the public sector in the past, this does not guarantee future wins. With changes in recent years and more on the way, social value in procurement has become more important than ever before, which means suppliers must be willing to do more to […]

The updated procurement thresholds for 2020/2021 were announced by the European Commission on at the end of  2019. Public sector procurement is currently agreed at EU level. As the UK remains a part of the European Union until a Brexit agreement is made, the new thresholds will apply to all public authorities from 1 January 2020. Tracker […]

With impending end-of-year festivities, December is not typically the month of maximum productivity – its very atmosphere is the opposite of business as usual. However, recent research conducted by Tracker Intelligence’s parent company, BiP Solutions, has shown that December is a critical time of year for businesses. Instead of taking their feet off the gas, […]

Fact checked by Eddie Regan, BiP Solutions Principal Procurement Consultant If you want to know how to win a tender, you first have to understand the procurement process and what goes into creating a strong tender submission. Only then can your business put its best foot forward throughout the various procurement steps. The procurement process […]

  The Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund has achieved a lot since its inception in 2016, with the support of the private sector.   The fund, which is part of the Government’s Industrial Strategy, has so far supported 1820 organisations, according to UK Research and Innovation. This investment is also just the tip of a public sector spend […]

  Experience how Commercial Projects can help your business With complete coverage of all commercial activity in the UK with Tracker Commercial Projects, you can access over 400,000 planning notices and 10,000 non-planning projects every year. With UK-wide and regional options available, you can easily identify all the key decision makers, bidders and influencers, identify solid […]

Winning public sector tenders is simpler than you think with Tracker. In this guide, we explore how to find & how to win public tenders. Public sector tenders have long been a route to business growth, especially for large organisations. However, thanks to recent regulatory measures introduced to encourage fair and healthy competition across the […]

UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK Government’s export credit agency, has published an overview of how the Government is supporting UK exports through the organisation’s operations. The article particularly highlights exports in the construction sector – one of the UK’s most lucrative markets, which will play a key role in shaping the economy in the […]

Tracker’s Commercial Projects tool helps organisations win tenders by providing early engagement opportunities with buyers through accessible contract data. The tool is vital for organisations looking to grow business within the lucrative and evolving market of the construction industry. In 2019, the construction industry has seen numerous important projects progressing across the UK, from high […]

Tracker Intelligence hosts the largest tender database in Europe. It utilises powerful market intelligence with rich data to help businesses grow. Tracker’s Commercial Projects tool is specifically designed for organisations looking to grow their business within private sector construction and its wider supply chain. By giving organisations access to contract information early, the tool works […]

There has been plenty of positive action in the Scottish public sector procurement market recently, particularly for local authority tenders. With the lack of affordable housing for first-time buyers continually making news headlines, the Scottish Government has released £3 billion to local authorities and housing associations to support the delivery of 50,000 new homes by […]

Pages In a year of political uncertainty and worry for UK businesses in the run-up to Brexit on 31st October, knowledge of the procurement industry has never been so essential. Within the fast-paced procurement environment, with great change comes great opportunity for businesses of all sizes to grow by winning tenders. Tender opportunities of great […]

Earlier this month, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, announced the UK public spending departmental plans for 2020/21 in a speech to parliament. The Spending Round 2019 sets out to tackle issues facing UK public welfare, including health, education and security. The announcement has made headline news for being the first Spending Round for […]

In the run-up to Brexit on 31st October, current political uncertainty has meant that many UK businesses with operations in Europe have delayed making significant business investments. However, in recent weeks, public and private sector construction tenders across the UK have been on the rise and upcoming social housing construction projects have been hitting the […]