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Quick summary: PSIP covers 5 UK procurement sources vs TenderLedger's 2, has transparent pricing from £199/month vs demo-gated pricing, and uses per-tender Claude AI scoring (1–10 with reasoning) vs TenderLedger's bid/no-bid framing. PSIP offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card. TenderLedger requires a demo call to see the product or receive pricing. For UK-focused SMEs and bid agencies, PSIP's broader coverage and accessible entry point are significant differentiators.
Source coverage: 7 vs 2
This is the most significant practical difference between the two platforms. TenderLedger aggregates Find a Tender and Contracts Finder — the two largest UK portals for above-threshold contracts. PSIP aggregates all five UK procurement sources.
PSIP — 5 portals and published spending data
- Find a Tender (England/UK above threshold)
- Contracts Finder (England/UK all values)
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Sell2Wales
- eTendersNI
TenderLedger — 2 sources
- Find a Tender
- Contracts Finder
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Sell2Wales
- eTendersNI
If you supply into Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, or below-threshold local authority contracts, these opportunities will not appear in TenderLedger.
Platform overview
PSIP
psip.co.uk
UK-focused procurement intelligence for SMEs, consultants and bid agencies
Strengths
- 5 UK procurement sources in one platform
- Claude AI scoring 1–10 per tender with reasoning
- Transparent pricing from £199/month
- 14-day free trial, no credit card required
- Client workspaces for bid agencies
- Contract expiry and incumbent tracking
Limitations
- —UK-only coverage
- —Newer platform — less historical data
- —No Slack/Teams integration yet
TenderLedger
tenderledger.com
AI-powered bid qualification tool focused on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder
Strengths
- AI bid/no-bid framing for team decisions
- Buyer analytics and pipeline view
- Established product with longer history
- Suitable for larger procurement teams
Limitations
- —Covers only 2 of 5 UK procurement sources
- —No public pricing — demo required
- —No self-serve free trial
- —Higher barrier to getting started
Feature comparison
| Feature | PSIP | TenderLedger |
|---|---|---|
| UK procurement sources | 5 portals + public bodies’ published spending | 2 sources (FTS + Contracts Finder) |
| Scottish contracts (PCS) | Public Contracts Scotland | Not covered |
| Welsh contracts | Sell2Wales | Not covered |
| NI contracts | eTendersNI | Not covered |
| Below-threshold local | Not currently covered | Not covered |
| AI approach | Claude AI — 1-10 per tender with reasoning | AI bid/no-bid framing |
| Per-tender relevance score | 1–10 score + written explanation | Bid/no-bid decision tool |
| Buyer intelligence | Historic spend + contract patterns | Buyer analytics |
| Incumbent tracking | Current holder + expiry dates | Competitor tracking |
| Contract expiry tracking | 30/90/180/365-day views | Expiry alerts |
| Client workspaces | Bid Agency plan | Not publicly listed |
| Free trial | 7 days, no card required | Demo only |
| Public pricing | From £199/month | Demo-gated, no public price |
How the AI approaches differ
PSIP — per-tender relevance scoring
Claude AI evaluates the tenders you choose, up to 100 at a time, against your business profile and gives each a 1–10 score with a written explanation. You see which contracts score 8–10 — your highest-priority opportunities — without reading every notice in full. The score explains why a tender is or is not a strong match for your specific business.
TenderLedger — bid/no-bid framing
TenderLedger's AI helps teams decide whether to pursue a tender once they've found it — a workflow decision tool. This is useful for larger teams with formal go/no-go processes. It is a different stage of the qualification workflow: TenderLedger helps you decide after finding a tender; PSIP helps you prioritise before you've read them.
Which should you choose?
If: UK SME or specialist supplier
5 portals plus public bodies’ published spending, transparent £199/month pricing, and a free trial mean you can evaluate relevance without committing budget or sitting through a demo call. The broader coverage matters most for suppliers who bid across all UK regions.
If: Bid agency managing multiple clients
Client workspaces with per-client AI scoring is purpose-built for bid agencies. One subscription covers all clients with separate intelligence profiles, each with their own alert setup and scoring baseline.
If: Supplier bidding on Scotland, Wales or NI contracts
TenderLedger does not cover PCS Scotland, Sell2Wales, or eTendersNI. If any of your pipeline comes from devolved administrations, PSIP covers all five official portals, so notices from every UK nation are in the same search.
If: Large procurement team with a formal go/no-bid process
TenderLedger's bid/no-bid workflow framing suits larger teams with formal qualification gates. PSIP's per-tender scoring complements this — contact us to discuss how the two approaches map to your process.
If: Supplier wanting to start immediately
PSIP offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card and self-serve onboarding. TenderLedger requires a demo call before you can access the product or see pricing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between PSIP and TenderLedger?
PSIP aggregates five UK procurement sources — Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, Public Contracts Scotland, Sell2Wales, and eTendersNI — with transparent pricing from £199/month and a 14-day free trial. TenderLedger covers two sources (Find a Tender and Contracts Finder), uses an AI bid/no-bid framing, and does not publish pricing — you need to book a demo to find out costs.
How does PSIP's AI scoring differ from TenderLedger's AI approach?
PSIP uses Anthropic's Claude to score tenders 1–10 against your specific business profile on request, with a written explanation for each score. You can see immediately which contracts score 8–10 — your highest-priority opportunities — without reading every notice. TenderLedger uses a bid/no-bid framing to help teams decide whether to pursue a tender, which is a workflow decision tool rather than a relevance ranking system. The approaches suit different stages of the bid qualification process.
Does TenderLedger cover more procurement sources than PSIP?
No. TenderLedger covers Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. PSIP covers five UK sources: Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, Public Contracts Scotland, Sell2Wales, and eTendersNI. If you bid for Scottish, Welsh, or Northern Irish contracts, PSIP's broader coverage is significant.
What does TenderLedger cost?
TenderLedger does not publish pricing. You need to book a demo to receive a quote. PSIP publishes all pricing transparently at psip.co.uk/pricing — plans start at £199/month with a 14-day free trial and no credit card required.
Which is better for smaller suppliers and SMEs?
PSIP. Transparent pricing from £199/month, a 14-day free trial with no credit card, and self-serve onboarding make it accessible for suppliers of any size. TenderLedger's demo-gated model is more suitable for larger teams with a dedicated procurement resource.
Which is better for bid agencies managing multiple clients?
PSIP's Bid Agency plan includes separate client workspaces — each with their own business profile, AI scoring, and saved searches. When you switch workspace, the AI automatically uses that client's profile. This multi-client architecture is purpose-built for bid agencies.
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No credit card required. All 5 UK procurement sources, Claude AI scoring on request, and buyer intelligence — in one platform.
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