Bid Writing Support in Hull

Hull has reinvented itself as a national leader in offshore wind and clean energy, anchored by major renewable manufacturing on the Humber. Hull City Council leads local procurement alongside East Riding of Yorkshire Council, both operating under the Procurement Act 2023 with opportunities on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. The city's clean growth agenda and its focus on inclusive economy mean social value, carbon reduction and local employment feature prominently in evaluation.

The Humber is central to the UK's energy transition, with Siemens Gamesa's blade manufacturing, a growing hydrogen and carbon capture cluster, and the wider offshore wind supply chain driving demand for engineering, logistics and specialist services. Suppliers who can evidence capability in this fast growing sector, and align with the region's decarbonisation ambitions, are well placed to compete for high value opportunities.

Public services procurement adds scale and consistency. The council buys across highways, housing, education and adult social care, while Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Hull broaden the pipeline. For suppliers who can meet compliance requirements and evidence local and environmental benefit, Hull offers a distinctive mix of clean energy and mainstream opportunities.

Hull's procurement opportunities are led by renewable energy, where offshore wind manufacturing and the emerging hydrogen and carbon capture cluster buy engineering, logistics and specialist services. Maritime and logistics extend this demand through the Humber ports, while manufacturing and digital add further supply chain contracts. Healthcare generates recurring demand through a major teaching trust, and the University of Hull, council and East Riding spend on housing, highways, skills and adult social care provides a dependable pipeline for capable suppliers.

• Hull City Council
• East Riding of Yorkshire Council