Local Authority Tenders Software for UK Suppliers
Win more UK council and combined authority contracts in 2026. rTenders monitors 400+ local authorities, combined authorities and arms-length bodies across Contracts Finder, Public Contracts Scotland, Sell2Wales, eTendersNI and major council e-procurement portals.
Why rTenders for local authority tenders
- 400+ UK local authorities and combined authorities tracked in real time across all UK procurement portals.
- Native integration with Proactis, In-tend, Atamis, Bravo, Delta eSourcing and YORtender — your council portal of choice.
- Council-specific Social Value drafting: local employment, apprenticeships, local SME spend, community wealth building.
- Net Zero and Carbon Reduction Plans aligned to council climate emergency declarations and 2030 net zero pledges.
- Below-threshold opportunity coverage: catch the sub-£213K contracts that don't hit Find a Tender Service.
- Procurement Act 2023 transparency notices and pipeline forecast monitoring for forward planning.
How it works
Find the right tenders
rTenders monitors FTS, Contracts Finder and devolved portals for local authority tenders 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
How many UK councils does it cover?
All 317 English local authorities, 32 Scottish councils, 22 Welsh councils, 11 Northern Ireland councils, plus combined authorities, mayoral CAs, county councils, parish councils above the threshold, and arms-length bodies.
Does it cover below-threshold council contracts?
Yes — and this is where most volume sits. All UK contracts ≥£12K central government / ≥£30K sub-central must be published on Contracts Finder under Procurement Act 2023. We catch every one matching your capability.
Which council portals does it integrate with?
We monitor Contracts Finder, FTS, Public Contracts Scotland, Sell2Wales, eTendersNI plus the major council e-procurement systems: Proactis, In-tend, Atamis, Bravo, Delta eSourcing, YORtender, Pro-Contract.
Can it draft council-specific Social Value answers?
Yes. The AI tailors Social Value narratives to each council's priorities: local employment, apprenticeships, SME spend ratios, community wealth building (Preston model), climate emergency and Anchor Institution commitments.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, free plan with full access. No credit card required.
Win more local authority tenders contracts in 2026
Procurement Act 2023 ready. Used by UK SMEs and bid teams to cut bid prep by up to 80%.
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