FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Learn more about ContractsInfo, including our government contract award data, procurement intelligence, global coverage, data sources, update frequency, customisation options and how organisations use our intelligence to identify public sector opportunities. We offer different datasets for different needs, so you can purchase exactly what you need.

01What is ContractsInfo?

ContractsInfo is a government contract and procurement intelligence service that transforms publicly available information into searchable datasets covering contract awards, procurement opportunities, government buyers, suppliers and market insights.

02Who is ContractsInfo designed for?

ContractsInfo is designed for government contractors, business development teams, capture managers, procurement consultants, market intelligence professionals, researchers and organisations selling products or services to the public sector.

03Which industries does ContractsInfo support?

ContractsInfo supports organisations across technology, healthcare, defence, construction, engineering, manufacturing, education, transportation, telecommunications, energy and professional services.

04What is government contract intelligence?

Government contract intelligence is structured information about public sector contracts, awards, suppliers, buyers and procurement activity that helps organisations identify opportunities and understand the market.

05What is procurement intelligence?

Procurement intelligence is broader market insight that connects tenders, contract awards, buyers, suppliers and purchasing activity to help organisations make better commercial decisions.

06What is the difference between a government tender and a contract award?

A government tender is an opportunity inviting suppliers to submit bids or proposals. A contract award is the announcement confirming which supplier has been selected after the procurement process.

07Does ContractsInfo include procurement opportunities and contract awards?

Yes. ContractsInfo offers separate datasets for procurement opportunities and contract award information, depending on what you need.

08Which stages of the procurement lifecycle does ContractsInfo cover?

ContractsInfo supports multiple stages of the procurement lifecycle through different datasets, including procurement opportunities, contract awards, supplier intelligence, buyer research and historical market analysis.

09Which countries and government levels does ContractsInfo cover?

ContractsInfo provides government contract and procurement intelligence across multiple countries and may include federal, state, regional and local government procurement depending on the dataset and source availability.

10Which government agencies are covered?

ContractsInfo monitors procurement activity across a wide range of government organisations, departments and public sector agencies in supported markets. Coverage varies by dataset.

11How often is ContractsInfo updated?

Supported government procurement sources are reviewed regularly to identify newly published procurement opportunities, contract awards and related market activity. Update frequency may vary by dataset.

12Where does ContractsInfo source its information?

ContractsInfo develops intelligence using recognised government procurement portals, official contract award publications, agency websites and other publicly available government sources.

13Can I search by government agency, supplier or contract winner?

Yes. Available datasets can be searched using government agencies, awarded suppliers, contract winners and other supported criteria, depending on the dataset you purchase.

14Can I filter by NAICS code, industry or contract value?

Yes. Depending on the dataset, intelligence can be filtered by NAICS code, industry, contract value and other procurement attributes.

15Can I identify government buyers relevant to my business?

Yes. Where information is available in the selected dataset, ContractsInfo helps you research government buyers, purchasing organisations and procurement activity relevant to your target markets.

16Can I track competitor government contracts?

Yes. Historical contract awards and supplier intelligence datasets help you monitor competitor activity and understand procurement patterns across government markets.

17Can ContractsInfo help identify subcontracting opportunities?

Yes. Award information can help you identify prime contractors and potential subcontracting opportunities, depending on the dataset selected.

18Can ContractsInfo provide customised datasets?

Yes. Datasets can be tailored by country, agency, supplier, industry, procurement category and other business requirements. Different datasets are available, and we can help you choose the right one.

19How is data delivered?

Depending on your requirements, information can be delivered in structured formats suitable for research, analysis and business development workflows.

20Can I export government intelligence data?

Yes. Export options are available depending on the scope of the project and the dataset delivered.

21Does ContractsInfo use publicly available government information?

Yes. ContractsInfo develops datasets using publicly available information sourced from recognised government procurement portals, official contract award publications and agency websites.

22How is information verified?

Records are checked against available public sources and validated by experts before publication.

23Is ContractsInfo compliant with international privacy regulations?

ContractsInfo follows internal data governance and privacy practices. Please refer to our Data Compliance page for more information.

24Can I request sample data?

Yes. ContractsInfo provides sample data for selected government contract and procurement datasets so you can review the coverage, data structure and available fields before purchasing.

25Why choose ContractsInfo over a basic tender portal?

A basic tender portal typically focuses on procurement notices, while ContractsInfo also offers separate datasets for contract awards, suppliers, buyers and market intelligence where available.

26How do I get started with ContractsInfo?

Contact our team to discuss your business objectives, and we will help you identify the most suitable government contract and procurement dataset for your organisation.