Finding the right public sector opportunity in 2025 requires a repeatable workflow. Start by bookmarking the four core sources: Contracts Finder (sub-£138k), Find a Tender (above-threshold), devolved portals (Sell2Wales, Public Contracts Scotland, eTendersNI), and TenderIQ for unified search. Schedule two deep scans per week plus real-time alerts so you never miss 48-hour micro-opportunities.
Build a qualification checklist that scores each opportunity on buyer fit, estimated value, location, delivery complexity, and compliance overhead. If a tender scores below 60%, archive it immediately—focus time on winnable opportunities. Finally, store every interesting notice (PDF + summary) inside your TenderIQ workspace so your team can collaborate asynchronously and keep a single source of truth.