Quick answer: There are four essential procurement portals for UK suppliers: Find a Tender (UK-wide above-threshold), Contracts Finder (England all values), Public Contracts Scotland, and Sell2Wales. Technology suppliers also need the Digital Marketplace. Monitoring all four main portals manually is time-consuming — PSIP aggregates them all into one searchable database.
The six major UK procurement portals
Find a Tender
find-tender.service.gov.uk
The primary UK procurement portal for above-threshold contracts. Replaced OJEU TED after Brexit. All contracting authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland must publish above-threshold notices here. Since the Procurement Act 2023 came into force in February 2025, Find a Tender covers the complete contract lifecycle from pipeline to termination.
Operator
Cabinet Office
Geography
UK-wide (England, Wales, Northern Ireland + Scottish above-threshold)
Min threshold
~£139,000 (central gov) / ~£214,000 (other)
Registration
GOV.UK One Login for alerts
Contracts Finder
contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
The English portal for contracts of all values — including below-threshold contracts that do not appear on Find a Tender. Particularly valuable for smaller contracts with councils, NHS bodies, and arm's-length bodies. Also publishes contract award data useful for competitor intelligence.
Operator
Cabinet Office
Geography
England only
Min threshold
£10,000 (central gov) / £25,000 (local authority)
Registration
Optional for search, required for alerts
Public Contracts Scotland
publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
The official procurement portal for all Scottish public sector contracts. Covers Scottish Government, NHS Scotland, all 32 councils, universities, and other Scottish bodies. Scotland has its own procurement legislation and PCS is the primary source for Scottish opportunities.
Operator
Scottish Government
Geography
Scotland
Min threshold
£50,000 (mandatory) — below published voluntarily
Registration
Free — required for alerts and expressions of interest
Sell2Wales
sell2wales.gov.wales
The official procurement portal for Welsh public sector contracts. Covers Welsh Government, NHS Wales, all 22 Welsh councils, and other Welsh public bodies. Smaller volume than the other portals but essential for suppliers targeting Welsh buyers.
Operator
Welsh Government
Geography
Wales
Min threshold
All values published
Registration
Free — required for alerts
eTendersNI
etendersni.gov.uk
The official portal for Northern Ireland public sector procurement. Above-threshold NI contracts also appear on Find a Tender. If you are targeting Northern Ireland buyers, eTendersNI is the primary source for NI-specific opportunities.
Operator
Northern Ireland Executive
Geography
Northern Ireland
Min threshold
Above threshold — below threshold at discretion
Registration
Required
Digital Marketplace
marketplace.service.gov.uk
The portal for buying and selling technology services through G-Cloud and Digital Outcomes and Specialists frameworks. Not a tender portal — buyers browse pre-approved catalogues and post requirements for digital teams. Essential for SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and digital services suppliers.
Operator
Crown Commercial Service / GDS
Geography
UK-wide
Min threshold
No minimum — framework-based purchasing
Registration
Required — must apply to framework first
Which portals do you need to monitor?
| If you are targeting... | Monitor these portals |
|---|---|
| UK-wide above-threshold contracts | Find a Tender |
| English contracts of all values | Find a Tender + Contracts Finder |
| Scottish public sector | Public Contracts Scotland + Find a Tender |
| Welsh public sector | Sell2Wales + Find a Tender |
| Northern Ireland public sector | eTendersNI + Find a Tender |
| Complete UK coverage | All four main portals (use PSIP) |
| Cloud technology sales | Digital Marketplace + Find a Tender |
E-procurement platforms used by public bodies
Many public bodies also use their own e-procurement platforms for below-threshold procurement. These do not appear on the main portals — you need to register directly with each system:
ProContract (Due North / Proactis)
Used by: Many local authorities and public bodies
Widely used e-procurement platform for below-threshold procurement. Many councils use ProContract for quotes and below-threshold tenders not published on main portals.
In-Tend
Used by: NHS trusts, housing associations, councils
E-procurement platform used by a range of public bodies. Check individual buyer websites for their portal link.
Delta eSourcing
Used by: Various public bodies
E-sourcing platform used by a range of contracting authorities for both above and below-threshold procurement.
Jaggaer
Used by: Universities, NHS, central government
Enterprise procurement platform used by larger public bodies including universities and some NHS organisations.
Atamis
Used by: NHS trusts, local authorities
Contract and supplier management platform used increasingly by NHS and local government for procurement and contract management.
The problem with monitoring portals manually
Monitoring four portals plus multiple e-procurement systems manually takes hours every day. Each portal has different search interfaces, different alert capabilities, and different data formats. Most suppliers only check one or two and miss contracts on the others.
PSIP aggregates Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, Public Contracts Scotland, and Sell2Wales into one unified database — updated daily from official government APIs. One search finds opportunities across all four portals simultaneously. One alert covers your entire target market.
Frequently asked questions
How many procurement portals are there in the UK?
There are four main official UK procurement portals: Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, Public Contracts Scotland, and Sell2Wales. In addition, many public bodies use their own e-procurement systems such as ProContract, In-Tend, and Delta eSourcing for below-threshold procurement.
Which is the most important UK procurement portal?
Find a Tender is the most important portal for above-threshold contracts UK-wide. For comprehensive coverage including below-threshold contracts, you also need Contracts Finder (England), Public Contracts Scotland, and Sell2Wales. PSIP aggregates all four into one searchable database.
Do I need to register on procurement portals to find tenders?
You can search most portals without registering. However, registration is required to set up alerts, save searches, and express interest in opportunities. GOV.UK One Login is required for Find a Tender alerts.
What replaced OJEU in the UK?
Find a Tender replaced OJEU TED for UK procurement after Brexit. Since January 2021, all above-threshold UK contracts are published on Find a Tender rather than the EU's TED portal.
Are there procurement portals for Northern Ireland?
Yes. eTendersNI (etendersni.gov.uk) is the official portal for Northern Ireland public sector contracts. Above-threshold NI contracts also appear on Find a Tender.
What is ProContract?
ProContract (also known as Due North or Proactis) is a widely used e-procurement platform for local authorities and other public bodies across the UK. Many councils use ProContract for below-threshold procurement that does not appear on the main portals.
Can I search all UK procurement portals in one place?
Yes. PSIP aggregates Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, Public Contracts Scotland, and Sell2Wales into one searchable database. You can search all four portals simultaneously with a single keyword or CPV code search.
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