Tendering insights for UK SMEs
The KimonBids Journal covers UK public sector procurement, the Procurement Act 2023, and bid strategies for SMEs competing for government contracts.
The New Central Digital Platform (CDP): What SMEs Need to Know
The CDP is the new single home for UK supplier information and procurement notices under PA2023. Here is what SMEs should do about it in 2026.
Procurement Act 2023: What Changes for SME Bidders in 2026
A practical guide for UK SMEs to what the Procurement Act 2023 changed, why 2026 is the year it really starts to bite, and what to do about it.
How to Find Government Contracts as a UK SME
The UK public sector spends over 300 billion pounds a year with suppliers. Here is exactly how small businesses can access that pipeline without a dedicated bid team.
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.
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.