Disclosure: This comparison is written by PSIP. We have done our best to represent both services fairly based on publicly available information, but we recommend verifying the latest Tenders Direct features and pricing directly on their website before making a decision.
Feature comparison
Where PSIP has a clear advantage
All five UK procurement portals, natively integrated
PSIP connects directly to the official APIs of all five UK procurement portals. Every contract from every portal appears in your dashboard and daily alert — no gaps, no delays.
AI relevance scoring goes beyond keyword matching
Keywords match words. PSIP's AI understands context. A cleaning company that entered "facilities management" keywords should not be shown IT contracts that happen to mention facilities. AI scoring evaluates the full contract against your business profile.
Contract expiry intelligence as a core feature
Finding an open tender is reactive. Knowing a contract is expiring in four months is proactive. PSIP's Contract Expiry Tracker gives you a pipeline of upcoming opportunities before they become tenders — so you can engage buyers early and win more.
Buyer and incumbent intelligence built in
For any buyer, PSIP shows you who currently holds their contracts, what they pay, and when those contracts end. This competitive intelligence is built into the core product — not an add-on.
Frequently asked questions
Does PSIP cover more portals than Tenders Direct?
PSIP aggregates five UK procurement portals: Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, Public Contracts Scotland, Sell2Wales and eTendersNI. PSIP aggregates all five natively into one platform, ensuring contracts from all five appear in your daily alerts without needing to check multiple portals.
Does PSIP have a free trial?
Yes. PSIP offers a 7-day free trial on all plans with no credit card required. You can set up tender alerts, search the contract database, and test all features during the trial period before deciding whether to subscribe.
How does PSIP's AI relevance scoring work?
PSIP uses Anthropic Claude to score each tender against your specific business profile. When you set up your profile — describing your services, sectors, geographies and capabilities — the AI evaluates every incoming tender against that profile and assigns a relevance score. High-scoring contracts appear first in your dashboard and digest, reducing the time you spend reviewing irrelevant opportunities.
What is the main difference between PSIP and traditional tender alert services?
Traditional tender alert services typically aggregate publicly available portals and deliver keyword-matched email digests. PSIP goes beyond this with AI relevance scoring (which ranks tenders by how well they match your business, not just keywords), buyer intelligence (showing who currently holds contracts and when they expire), incumbent tracking, and contract expiry tracking — features designed to help you win contracts, not just find them.
Is PSIP suitable for small businesses?
Yes. PSIP's Starter plan at £99/month is designed for small suppliers and sole traders. It includes up to 3 saved alerts, search across all UK portals, and daily email digests. The platform is designed to be accessible to businesses of all sizes — from sole traders to large bid consultancies managing multiple clients.
How often does PSIP update its tender data?
PSIP's pipeline runs daily, pulling new and updated notices from all five procurement portals. New contracts published during the day appear in your next morning's daily digest. The professional plan includes real-time notifications for immediate alerts as tenders are published.
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No credit card required. Set up your alerts, explore the contract expiry tracker, and see AI relevance scoring in action. All five UK portals, one platform.
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