The Tendium Blog

A supplier's guide to framework agreements in public procurement: what they are, how they work, and how to get on one .

What exactly are dynamic markets, introduced under the UK’s 2023 Procurement Act? And how do they differ from other procurement systems?

Discover smarter ways to find public sector tenders, filter the right opportunities, and spend less time searching and more time winning bids.

A complete guide to the public procurement tender process, walking suppliers through every stage from finding tenders to submitting a winning bid.

An overview of the most common tender types in public procurement and what each one means for suppliers looking to bid and win contracts.

Discover what a bid manager does, their key responsibilities, and the skills needed to lead successful bids for public sector contracts.

A practical, step-by-step guide to building a winning bid strategy in public procurement – and create proposals that stand out and win contracts.

Learn what an Invitation to Tender (ITT) is, what it contains, and how suppliers should prepare a strong, compliant response to win the contract.

Understand the purpose of a Request for Information (RFI) in procurement, how it differs from an RFP, and how suppliers should respond effectively.

RFP vs RFI explained: understand the key differences between these two types of procurement and what's requiested in each one.

Learn what a bid is in procurement, what a strong bid includes, and how suppliers can improve their chances of winning public contracts.

A clear introduction to procurement: what it means, how the process works, and how to sell effectively to the public sector.

Learn what a tender is in procurement, the official meaning of tender, and how it's used in everyday procurement contexts.

Understand what a Request for Proposal (RFP) is in procurement and why RFPs are used for public sector contracts.

Understand what a Request for Quotation (RFQ) is, when buyers use one, and how suppliers should respond to price-driven public procurement requests.

Explore 12 different tender processes used in public procurement, from open tenders to two-stage tenders and framework agreements.