Who we help
Trade and service firms ready for more public work
Tender Ladder is for small and medium firms that do good work for their customers but don't have the time or a team to chase public contracts.
New to public work
You've seen the council and housing association vans and wondered how to get that work. We show you where the realistic first openings are, often smaller contracts and quote lists, and what each buyer will expect from you.
Already winning some
You've done public work before, but finding the next contract still depends on who you know or how much time you spend on portals. We make sure you see everything that fits, including renewals and buyers that place work by invited quote.
Trades and services
Where public buyers spend with firms like yours
- RoofingPitched, flat and industrial roofing, guttering and repairs
- Building repairs and maintenanceResponsive repairs, planned works and voids
- RefurbishmentKitchens, bathrooms, retrofit and building upgrades
- Grounds and landscapingGrounds maintenance, tree surgery, play areas and open spaces
- Heating, gas and electricalServicing, compliance testing and installation
- Cleaning and facilitiesBuilding cleaning, window cleaning and site services
- Fencing and external worksFencing, paving, drainage and car parks
- Painting and decoratingInternal and external decoration programmes
- Something else?Ask us whether we cover your trade
Public buyers
The organisations we watch
- CouncilsCounty, district, borough and unitary
- Housing associationsRepairs, maintenance and improvement programmes
- Schools and collegesIncluding academy trusts
- UniversitiesEstates and facilities
- NHS trustsHospitals and health estates
- Emergency servicesPolice, fire and ambulance estates