How to get courier contracts in the UK
Choose between direct customers, subcontracting and public sector courier tenders. Check routes, requirements, costs and the bid process before committing.
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Practical guides for suppliers finding courier and cleaning work, researching public buyers and choosing which tenders to pursue.
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How to get public sector cleaning contracts
A practical guide to finding cleaning tenders, checking sites and staffing, building a price and deciding whether a public sector contract fits your business.
G-Cloud 15: dates, lots and when it reopens
G-Cloud 15 started 6 August 2026 with 4,232 suppliers across five lots. Applications closed 30 January. It reopens at 18 and 36 months, so around early 2028.
Why keyword alerts miss public contracts
Keyword alerts only catch the words you guessed. Public buyers often describe the same work in a different way.
How to track frameworks and DPS
Frameworks and DPS can decide years of future work. Missing the join window can lock you out.
How to spot renewal opportunities early
A renewal signal gives you time to learn the buyer, understand the incumbent, and start the right conversation before the new tender appears.
How to research a public sector buyer
A buyer profile helps you understand what they buy, who they award to, and what they may need next.
How to use Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, PCS, and Sell2Wales together
The public sources are useful. The hard part is making them one routine.
How to choose a tender alert service
Compare tender alert services by source coverage, relevance, renewal research, workflow and cost. Use a small trial to check what your team would actually read.
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