Daily Snapshot: New Tenders Drive Activity
The Consultant Services procurement landscape on February 4, 2026, was characterized by the publication of new opportunities. A total of 13 new tenders were released to the market, representing the sole source of new activity for the day. This influx of new solicitations is a positive indicator of demand for external expertise across public and potentially private sector organizations.
In contrast, the awarding process saw no movement, with zero tenders being formally awarded. This creates a pipeline of pending decisions for suppliers who have previously submitted proposals. Simultaneously, 7 tenders were closed, meaning their submission deadlines passed, moving them into the evaluation phase. The absence of awarded contracts alongside new publications suggests procurement teams are in active sourcing and evaluation cycles rather than finalizing agreements.
The total estimated value of the 13 new tenders published on February 4 is $1,138,990.18 USD. This provides a tangible measure of the immediate market opportunity available for consulting firms. With no awarded value reported, the financial outcome of previously closed tenders remains pending, leaving the total contract value to be realized in future reporting periods.
- 13 new tenders published, creating immediate bidding opportunities.
- 0 tenders awarded, indicating a pause in contract finalizations.
- 7 tenders closed, moving from solicitation to evaluation.
- New tender value: $1.14 million USD.
Geographic and Sector Concentration: A UK-Focused Market
A striking feature of the day's data is its extreme geographic concentration. All 13 new tenders within the Consultant Services category originated from a single country: the United Kingdom. This 100% concentration indicates that the reported activity is entirely driven by UK-based contracting authorities, which could include government departments, local councils, NHS trusts, or other public bodies.
Similarly, the sector classification shows perfect alignment, with all 13 tenders falling squarely under the 'Consultant Services' top-level category. This lack of dispersion into sub-sectors or other primary categories in the data suggests the tenders are for core consultancy work—such as management, technical, business, or policy advisory services—rather than, for example, construction-related consultancy which might be classified elsewhere. This purity makes the dataset a clear indicator of demand for general professional advisory services.
The combination of UK-only and Consultant Services-only activity presents a very defined market snapshot. For suppliers, this means the day's opportunities are highly targeted. Firms with a presence and expertise tailored to the UK public sector procurement rules (such as the Public Contracts Regulations) are best positioned to respond. The absence of winners reported further underscores that all these opportunities are at the earliest stage of the procurement journey.
- 100% of new tenders (13) are from the United Kingdom.
- 100% of activity is classified under the 'Consultant Services' sector.
- Indicates a highly focused procurement environment for advisory services.
- Relevant for firms specializing in UK public sector contracts.
Bid Timeline Analysis: Assessing the Response Window
A critical metric for suppliers is the time available to prepare a quality proposal. On February 4, the average bid window—the time between a tender's publication and its submission deadline—for new Consultant Services tenders was 24.5 days. This is a crucial data point for business development and proposal teams planning their resource allocation.
An average of just over three weeks provides a standard, though not overly generous, timeframe for response. It necessitates efficient processes for reviewing tender documents, conducting internal go/no-go decisions, assembling a bid team, and crafting a compliant and compelling proposal. This window is typical for many service-based procurements, balancing the contracting authority's need for speed with the supplier's need for adequate preparation time.
Suppliers should note that this is an average; individual tenders may have shorter or longer deadlines. The 24.5-day figure serves as a benchmark. Firms must be prepared to mobilize quickly upon identifying a relevant opportunity. The presence of 7 closed tenders also reminds us that these windows are finite, and missing a deadline means waiting for the next cycle of publications.
Market Implications and Strategic Outlook
The data from February 4, 2026, paints a picture of a market in a state of renewal and evaluation. The publication of 13 new tenders signals ongoing and new project requirements within the UK public sector for consultant services. The value attached to these opportunities, exceeding $1.1 million USD, represents a significant immediate addressable market for qualified firms.
However, the zero awards and the closure of 7 tenders create a sense of pending activity. The market is currently funneling opportunities through the pipeline: new ones are launched, older ones close for bidding, but decisions are yet to cascade through as awards. This may indicate evaluation periods are in progress, or that awards for this specific category are batched and reported at different intervals. For analytics, it creates a point-in-time snapshot that emphasizes the front end of the procurement cycle.
For procurement professionals and consulting firms, the key takeaways are actionable. The UK is the active market. The average response time is roughly 3.5 weeks. The opportunity value is substantial but concentrated. Firms should ensure their business development engines are tuned to UK public sector sources and that their proposal teams can operate effectively within the 24.5-day average window to capitalize on this steady stream of opportunities.
- New opportunities ($1.14M USD) outweigh immediate contract awards ($0 USD).
- Suppliers must be agile to respond within the ~24.5-day average window.
- The market is currently defined by UK public sector demand.
- Strategic focus should be on capturing newly published tenders while awaiting award decisions on past submissions.