Tendering insights for UK SMEs
Practical guides, strategy, and news to help you find and win more government contracts.

Getting Started7 min read
How to Find Government Contracts as a UK SME
The UK government spends over £300 billion a year with suppliers. Here is exactly how small businesses can access that pipeline without a dedicated bid team.
KimonBids Team·10 March 2026

Tendering Basics5 min read
What Is a CPV Code and How Do You Use One?
Common Procurement Vocabulary codes determine which tenders you see and which buyers find you. Most SMEs ignore them. Here is why that is a costly mistake.
3 March 2026

Bid Strategy6 min read
Go / No-Go Decisions: How to Stop Wasting Time on Tenders You Will Not Win
Bid teams spend thousands of hours on tenders they were never going to win. A simple go/no-go framework can cut that waste by more than half.
24 February 2026
