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Based on our expert analysis of patterns and trends in public sector tendering, we provide insight into potential trends for 2026.

Bid writers must possess a wide-ranging skillset to produce high-quality, competitive and impactful tender submissions.

2025 has seen continued success and expansion in the business, alongside numerous key contract wins in a challenging tendering environment.

Crown Commercial Services have announced a new procurement agency launching in 2026.

The budget will impact how public sector contracting authorities allocate funding for contracts and frameworks.

To produce a winning bid, tenderers must tailor their proposals to the expectations of procurement teams and evaluators.

As part of a new suite of public procurement regulations introduced by the Procurement Act 2023, certain contracts can be reserved for ‘local’ suppliers.

Tender submissions can vary significantly depending on whether they are for the private or the public sector.

There has been an increase in ADHD and autism assessment contracts and frameworks going through the competitive tender process.

The Scheme Delivery Framework 2 framework is set to ‘renew and enhance’ England’s strategic road networks from 2027–2035.

Awaab’s Law will come into force 27 October 2025 – we explain the impacts this will have on bids and tenders in the social housing sector.

In accordance with the tender process being fair, open and transparent, some bids may contain tender questions around compliance with the Bribery Act 2010. Typically this will focus on a bidder’s commitment to preve...