A Better Alternative to Find a Tender Service
Find a Tender Service (FTS) only shows above-threshold UK public tenders, has limited search, no AI matching, no bid drafting and no pipeline view. rTenders aggregates FTS + Contracts Finder + devolved portals + e-procurement systems into one AI-powered platform that's actually built for suppliers in 2026.
Why rTenders for Find a Tender alternative
- FTS only shows above-threshold opportunities (~£139K services / £5.3M works). rTenders adds Contracts Finder below-threshold tenders down to £12K — where most SME volume lives.
- AI matching by CPV code, capability statement and turnover band — only see tenders you can actually win.
- Email and Slack alerts within minutes of publication, not next-day digest.
- Devolved nations: Public Contracts Scotland, Sell2Wales, eTendersNI — FTS misses many of these.
- Buyer e-procurement portals: Proactis, In-tend, Atamis, Bravo, Delta eSourcing — surface opportunities FTS doesn't always sync.
- Forward pipeline view from Procurement Act 2023 transparency notices: spot tenders 3-12 months early.
How it works
Find the right tenders
rTenders monitors FTS, Contracts Finder and devolved portals for Find a Tender alternative opportunities matched to your capability.
AI drafts your bid
Upload the ITT/SQ; AI extracts every question and drafts compliant Quality, Method Statement and Social Value responses.
Win more, faster
Cut bid prep 60-80%. Export DOCX ready for Proactis, In-tend, Jaggaer, Atamis, Bravo or Delta eSourcing.
Frequently asked questions
Why isn't Find a Tender Service enough on its own?
FTS publishes above-threshold UK public sector notices (~£139K services / £5.3M works). It misses: below-threshold tenders (which sit on Contracts Finder, down to £12K), most devolved nation publications, buyer-direct portal opportunities, and provides no AI matching, no bid drafting, no pipeline view.
Does rTenders replace FTS entirely?
No — we aggregate FTS plus 50+ other sources into one feed, then add AI matching, pipeline forecasting, bid drafting and Social Value automation on top. Think of us as a layer above FTS, not a replacement.
How fast are the alerts?
Within minutes of publication. Most legacy alert services (Tussell, Bidstats, Supply2Gov, BiP) batch into a next-day digest. rTenders pushes real-time email and Slack alerts for matched opportunities.
What's the alternative for the actual bid writing?
Once you've found the tender, rTenders drafts compliant Quality, Method Statement, Social Value and Carbon Reduction responses against your bid library. No separate consultant or bid writer needed for routine bids.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, free plan. No credit card required.
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