Disclosure: This article is written by PSIP. We have done our best to accurately represent DataGardener based on publicly available information as of April 2026. Verify details directly with DataGardener before making a purchasing decision.
Quick summary: PSIP is better for UK suppliers actively bidding for public sector contracts who need AI-scored tender alerts, contract expiry intelligence, and multi-portal coverage. DataGardener is better for teams who need UK business data — Companies House filings, director information, and financial health signals — alongside contract search. The core difference: DataGardener tells you about companies. PSIP tells you about opportunities.
Platform overview
PSIP
psip.co.uk
UK procurement intelligence for suppliers winning public sector contracts
Strengths
- ✓Claude AI scoring 1-10 per tender with reasoning
- ✓All 7 UK procurement portals covered
- ✓Contract Expiry Tracker — 30/90/180/365 days
- ✓Competitor award history and tracking
- ✓Framework expiry tracking (CCS, NHS Supply Chain)
- ✓Transparent pricing from £99/month
- ✓7-day free trial, no credit card
Limitations
- —UK procurement focus only — not a company data tool
- —No Companies House or director data
DataGardener
datagardener.com
UK business intelligence platform with contract search and company data
Strengths
- ✓Companies House filings and director data
- ✓Financial health and company status data
- ✓Contract expiry flagging
- ✓CPV code and value-range filtering
- ✓Good for account-based sales research
Limitations
- —No AI relevance scoring per tender
- —Limited Scottish, Welsh, NI portal coverage
- —No framework expiry tracking
- —Not built for active tender monitoring
Feature comparison
| Feature | PSIP | DataGardener |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Win public sector contracts | Research UK companies + contracts |
| UK portal coverage | ✓ All 7 UK portals (FaT, CF, PCS, S2W, eTNI, ProContract, YORtender) | ✓ Find a Tender + Contracts Finder |
| Scotland, Wales, NI portals | ✓ Fully covered | — Limited coverage |
| AI relevance scoring | ✓ Claude AI — 1-10 per tender with reasoning | — Not available |
| Contract expiry tracker | ✓ 30/90/180/365 day views | ✓ Expiry flagging available |
| Framework tracking | ✓ CCS, NHS Supply Chain, YPO + more | — Not featured |
| Competitor tracking | ✓ Full supplier award history | ⚠ Basic buyer-supplier history |
| Companies House data | — Not the focus | ✓ Full company registry data |
| Director / contact data | — Not included | ✓ Available |
| Buyer financial health | — Not included | ✓ Available |
| Starting price | £99/month | On request |
| Free trial | ✓ 7 days, no card required | ✓ Available |
Which should you choose?
If: Actively bidding for UK public sector contracts
AI-scored tender alerts, contract expiry tracking, competitor intelligence, and all 7 UK portals — everything you need to find and win more government work.
If: Researching a buyer before bidding
Use DataGardener to research the buyer's financial position and company structure, then use PSIP to track their procurement activity, expiring contracts, and incumbent suppliers.
If: Running account-based sales into public sector buyers
DataGardener helps you understand who the organisation is. PSIP tells you what they are procuring, who they buy from, and when their contracts are up for renewal.
If: Monitoring competitors in the market
PSIP's competitor tracking shows you every contract your competitors have won — buyer, value, duration, and date. DataGardener shows basic award history but lacks the dedicated competitor monitoring PSIP provides.
If: Need company financials or director data
DataGardener includes Companies House data, director information, and financial health metrics. PSIP focuses on procurement intelligence, not company registry data.
The key difference: company data vs opportunity intelligence
DataGardener is a business intelligence tool. Its contract data sits alongside financial filings, director records, and company status data. If you need to know who a company is — its financial health, who runs it, how it is structured — DataGardener is strong.
PSIP is a procurement intelligence tool. Every feature is built around one question: how do we help suppliers find the right opportunity earlier, assess it faster, and bid more effectively? AI scoring, contract expiry tracking, framework monitoring, and competitor intelligence are all purpose-built for active bidders — none of which DataGardener offers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between PSIP and DataGardener?
PSIP is purpose-built for suppliers actively bidding for UK public sector contracts — with AI relevance scoring, contract expiry tracking, competitor intelligence, and multi-portal tender alerts. DataGardener is a UK business data platform that includes a contract search feature alongside Companies House data, director information, and financial health data. If winning public sector contracts is your primary goal, PSIP is the right tool. If you need broader business intelligence about UK companies, DataGardener has strong company data capabilities.
Does PSIP include Companies House data like DataGardener?
No. PSIP focuses on procurement data — tenders, contract awards, expiry dates, buyer intelligence, and competitor tracking. If you need Companies House filings, director searches, or financial health data, DataGardener is better suited. If you need to find and win public sector contracts, PSIP is the right tool.
Can I use both PSIP and DataGardener together?
Yes. They serve different purposes and complement each other well. Some teams use DataGardener for buyer research and company intelligence, and PSIP for live opportunity tracking, tender alerts, and contract expiry monitoring.
Does DataGardener cover Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Irish procurement portals?
DataGardener's primary sources are Contracts Finder and Find a Tender. PSIP aggregates from all five major UK portals: Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, Public Contracts Scotland, Sell2Wales, and eTendersNI — plus ProContract and YORtender.
Is PSIP only for large businesses?
No. PSIP is designed to be accessible for SMEs and smaller suppliers who cannot afford to monitor multiple portals manually or build dedicated business development teams. The Starter plan starts at £99/month and is priced for businesses at any stage of public sector bidding.
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