eProcurement Platforms Every Business Owner Should Know

Looking to land government or NGO contracts? It all begins with knowing where tenders are posted.

Thanks to eProcurement and eGP platforms, it’s now easier than ever to search, apply, and win contracts — whether you’re in Kenya, the US, or the UK.

This guide breaks down the top procurement portals you should be registered on right now.

🇰🇪 Kenya: eProcurement Portals

eGP (Electronic Government Procurement System)

• Kenya’s new online tendering platform

• Replaces manual submissions for most ministries and parastatals

• Offers full digital tendering: submission, evaluation, and award online

• Linked to eCitizen for verification and supplier registration

• Reduces paperwork and increases transparency

If you’re a youth, woman, or PWD-owned business, ensure you are AGPO registered before using eGP.

Tenders.co.ke

• Kenya’s consolidated tender listing site

• Easy to filter by category or agency

• Integrates with eCitizen for submissions

Individual County Portals

• Some counties maintain their own tender websites

• Examples: Nairobi, Kiambu, Mombasa County procurement portals

🇺🇸 United States: Federal & State Procurement

SAM.gov

• Central portal for all federal contracts

• Register your business, get UEI, and apply directly

Grants.gov (for NGOs & Research)

• Focuses on grants & development programs

• Useful for NGOs, universities, and non-profits

State Procurement Portals

• Each state has its own system

• Examples: California eProcure, New York Contracts Gateway

• Tip: Always look up NAICS codes to categorise your business correctly

🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Public Contracts

Contracts Finder

• Lists most public contracts over £12,000

• Filter by location, category, or value

Find a Tender (FTS)

• For high-value contracts over WTO threshold

• Commonly used by central government

Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

• Join DPS (Dynamic Purchasing Systems) or Frameworks

• Opportunities for IT, consulting, logistics, health, security

International Organisations

Beyond government portals, NGOs and development agencies also post open tenders:

• UNGM.org – UN procurement platform

• World Bank eConsultant2

• Devex.com – curated NGO/Donor contracts

• USAID Business Forecast – forward-looking procurement schedule

These platforms often favour African & Global South suppliers, giving SMEs a chance to compete internationally.

Keep This In Mind

If you’re not on these platforms yet, you’re leaving money on the table.

With public procurement spending rising globally, SMEs and entrepreneurs who leverage eGP and eProcurement systems are well-positioned to win life-changing contracts.

Get listed. Get noticed. Get the contract.