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I usually avoid asking for call backs on anything because you get deluged by sales calls. Not this time! I asked for help on the Tenders Direct website, using their chat function. It was a human a... See more
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This is my second course with Tenders Direct. I'd done the introdutory level a couple of months ago and now completed the "Writing Compelling Bids" one, both with Jamie Edwards. Excellent course, h... See more
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Really informative session. Very useful to my role. Gave tips that I've put into practice already. Only criticism is that face to face would have been better for more of a workshop style and to encour... See more
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We are your complete tendering service From government contract alerts to bid writing support, Tenders Direct is your first choice for accessing the public sector marketplace. We provide a wide range of personalised services to help your business win more work with the public sector.
Our Products and Services
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- Tender Alerts
- Tenders Direct provides FULL coverage of public sector tenders of any value across the UK and Ireland, as well as High-value contracts for across the EU. By creating bespoke business profiles for every customer, we filter out irrelevance and show you only the most relevant contracts.
- Opportunity Manager
- Our bid management tool is included as standard, and simplifies your day-to-day bid administration by bringing all of your tenders into a single pipeline view.
- Training and Consultancy
- From full day training courses to bespoke consultancy and free webinars, we can give you the skills needed to win contracts in the public sector.
- Advanced Tender Alerts
- Find out when public sector contracts are due to expire with regular emails alerting you up to six months before the contract end date.
- Competitor Tracker
- Receive notifications when any organisation(s) you choose to track are announced as the winners of above threshold contracts.
Never miss a tender again!
We guarantee you'll never miss a tender
Our Sourcing Specialists find every low value tender in the UK and Ireland, as well as high value opportunities from Find a Tender Service and the OJEU. Our Classification Specialists then categorise these to ensure you receive alerts relevant to your business.
It is this Peer Review process that makes our database the largest and most accurate in the UK, and why we can guarantee you’ll never miss a tender with tenders Direct.
Contact info
AB1 Building, 48 Huntly Street, AB10 1SH, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- 0800 222 9009
- askus@tendersdirect.co.uk
- www.tendersdirect.co.uk
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227 reviews
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Excellent product, excellent service
We've been using Tenders Direct for 7 years and have not missed a single contract relative to our sector. We're very happy with the alerts we receive and the staff are very friendly and reasonable. The set up is also very easy to complete, allowing any organisation to seamlessly link itself to key words and industries ensuring you hear of anything upcoming contract specific to your industry without bombarding you with irrelevant opportunities.
September 28, 2021
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Reply from Tenders Direct
Hi Oz, what an incredible review! Thank you for your wonderful comments. We are delighted our service has been so helpful for you over the years. - Tegan
Excellent tool for spotting tenders
Excellent tool for spotting tenders. We're in the healthcare sector and have been using Tenders Direct for a number of years now and receive daily alerts for relevant opportunities. Would recommend this service to anyone looking to grow their business.
September 28, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Tenders Direct
What an incredible review, thank you. We are delighted our service has been so helpful. Many thanks for taking the time to share - Claire
There were some very useful insights…
There were some very useful insights and helped me understand bothhe process and how to assess an ITT.
I intend to enroll for the intermediate course
September 24, 2021
Easy to book
Easy to book - logical process. Only stumbling block is unable to pay by invoice but that's a small factor.
September 23, 2021
Really useful tool to have
Really useful tool to have - easy to read and navigate thru the many tenders that are advertised on the Tenders Direct portal. Great service.
September 23, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Tenders Direct
What an incredible review! Thank you for your wonderful comments. We are delighted our service has been so helpful- Brindha
Good Service
Really supportive team and intuitive platform. Using the platform has already reinvigorated my business. Would recommend.
September 22, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Tenders Direct
What an incredible review! Thank you for your wonderful comments. We are delighted our service has been so helpful. - Claire
Great service
Vicki is very helpful and polite – a great account manager. We've used Tenders Direct for a few years now and the service is excellent.
September 21, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Tenders Direct
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review Tom. It's great to hear how highly you rate the service and support - Vicki
A good interactive portal that really…
A good interactive portal that really helps with tracking notices and monitoring them as they become opportunities. Good customer service.
September 20, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Tenders Direct
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are delighted our service has been so helpful - Claire
Excellent!
Great insights into what makes a great tender and what we, as a buyer, should be looking for from a contract. Really enjoyed the practical activities too. Recommend!
September 20, 2021
Excellent and productive - great intro to sector
It was an excellent and productive online course - Jamie conducted it with aplomb. A lot of handy suggestions - emphasizing important things - and materials to take home to boot!
September 20, 2021
Lack of Contact
I have had no contact from Tenders Direct apart from the invoice 1 a year
September 15, 2021
Reply from Tenders Direct
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I am sorry to hear we did not meet your expectations, we want every customer to receive the best possible service. Your review has been passed to the relevant account manager who will be in touch to discuss – Claire
Professional and well organised with a…
Professional and well organised with a useful platform that delivers what it promises.
September 13, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Tenders Direct
Thank you for giving us a 5 star review. We are delighted to have you as a customer, and are very grateful you have taken the time to share your experience - Tegan
Useful service, responsive company
Frequent emails with reasonably well focussed opportunities.
Good customer service, and very responsive to any queries.
September 9, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Tenders Direct
Hi Phil, thank you for the review, great to know you are happy with our service. Please get in touch if you ever need any assistance, the team will be happy to help - Claire
Great service from TD
Great service from TD. Support from account manager from the start and the alerts are specific for our needs with easy control and tracking on the platform. Happy with the service.
September 7, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Tenders Direct
Hi Liam, your review means a lot to us. Thank you for taking the time to rate our service, we really appreciate it! - Tegan
Key service for us
We have used Tenders Direct for a number of years now. This service provides a key part of our tender finding service for our university research centre.
September 6, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Tenders Direct
Hi Ian, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review, its great to hear our service is working well for you. Please get in touch with our team if you ever need any help - Claire
Good accurate service
Good accurate service and helpful people when you have a problem. Attentive account managers who come back to you without prompting and when they say they will.
September 3, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Tenders Direct
Hi Simon, Thank you for your review, really great to hear you are happy with our service. Have a great weekend -Claire
Helpful Team
Helpful Team, who have provided straightforward information and support while working with transparency. The decision to choose Tenders Direct, so far has been positive and meets the needs of our current business requirements. We look forward to understanding and using the tools provided and the support provided to full effect.
September 2, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Tenders Direct
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review. It's great to hear how positive your experience has been so far. Your Account Manager is always at hand should you require a run through of any of the features - Vicki
Very happy
Really good at sending regular emails to alert us to opportunities however, we do get some things that are irrelevant to our business needs. Very happy with the level of service we receive
August 27, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Tenders Direct
Hi Gemma, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, great to hear you are happy with the leave of service, If you think you would benefit from a profile review, to ensure accuracy of alerts please get in touch. We be happy to help with this.
Excellent experience so far
Excellent experience so far. We had a really helpful onboarding from Leanne, and overall have been really impressed with how flexible and helpful everyone we've dealt with has been. Can definitely recommend :)
August 23, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Tenders Direct
Hi Jamie, Thank you so much for your review. Glad to hear your happy. I look forward to working with you over the next year or so. Anything at all you need just ask. Leanne :)
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