# UK Contracts Finder Tenders & Awards Scraper (`scrapers_lat/uk-contracts-finder-scraper`) Actor

Extract UK public sector tenders and awarded contracts from Contracts Finder. Get title, buyer and contact, contract value, CPV codes, procurement stage, deadline and the awarded supplier with company number. Export to JSON, CSV or Excel.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/uk-contracts-finder-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Scrapers Lat](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat) (community)
- **Categories:** Lead generation, Automation, Developer tools
- **Stats:** 1 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $9.23 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

[![UK Contracts Finder Tenders & Awards Scraper](https://scrapers.lat/banners/uk-contracts-finder-scraper.png)](https://console.apify.com/actors/BsUCdkLd6RMANTaMe/input)

## UK Contracts Finder Tenders & Awards Scraper

Here is one real result, with every field the actor returns (the long `description` is trimmed to its first two lines; the full text is included in every record):

```json
{
  "title": "CRM hosted software",
  "description": "Purpose and Scope. This specification sets out Taunton Town Council's requirements for a hosted CRM, asset management, and mobile working system for Council services.",
  "noticeUrl": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93db7b6a-672d-467f-818f-24f44ba0d9f9",
  "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-99019dae-8d2e-498d-80e6-8c3b8829a214",
  "stage": "award",
  "status": "complete",
  "buyerName": "Taunton Town Council",
  "buyerContactName": "Louise Rowe",
  "buyerEmail": "procurement@taunton-tc.gov.uk",
  "buyerPhone": "+44 1823793781",
  "buyerPostcode": "TA1 9QQ",
  "buyerLocality": "Somerset",
  "buyerStreetAddress": "Belevedere Road, Taunton",
  "buyerCountry": "England",
  "value": 38000,
  "minValue": null,
  "currency": "GBP",
  "cpvCode": "48000000",
  "cpvDescription": "Software package and information systems",
  "additionalCpvCodes": [],
  "procurementCategory": "services",
  "procedure": "Open procedure",
  "suitableForSme": true,
  "suitableForVcse": false,
  "deliveryLocations": ["United Kingdom"],
  "publishDate": "2026-07-28T17:45:05",
  "deadlineDate": "2026-06-17T12:00:00",
  "contractStartDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00",
  "contractEndDate": "2030-08-31T23:59:59",
  "awardedSupplier": "Abavus Ltd",
  "awardedSupplierCompanyNumber": "06082412",
  "awardedSupplierAddress": "7-8 The Shrubberies, South Woodford, London",
  "awardedSupplierEmail": null,
  "awardedSupplierPhone": null,
  "awardedSuppliers": [
    { "name": "Abavus Ltd", "companyNumber": "06082412", "address": "7-8 The Shrubberies, South Woodford, London", "postcode": null, "email": null, "phone": null }
  ],
  "awardValue": 38000,
  "awardCurrency": "GBP",
  "awardDate": "2026-07-28T00:00:00",
  "documents": [
    { "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93db7b6a-672d-467f-818f-24f44ba0d9f9", "documentType": "awardNotice", "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder" }
  ],
  "observedAt": "2026-07-28T17:22:25.144Z",
  "error": null
}
```

The most complete UK Contracts Finder scraper available. It returns every field a notice exposes across all stages, from buyer name, contact, email, phone and address to contract value, CPV sector, SME and VCSE suitability, delivery locations and full document links, plus the awarded supplier with its company number and address on award notices, and gives you eight filters to target exactly the notices you need.

**📥 [Input](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/uk-contracts-finder-scraper/input-schema) · 📤 [Output](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/uk-contracts-finder-scraper/output-schema) · 💰 [Pricing](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/uk-contracts-finder-scraper/pricing) · ▶️ [Examples](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/uk-contracts-finder-scraper/examples)**

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![Billing](https://img.shields.io/badge/Billing-Pay%20per%20result-brightgreen)

### Table of contents

- [What it does](#what-it-does)
- [Quickstart](#quickstart)
- [Input reference](#input-reference)
- [Output reference](#output-reference)
- [Example output record](#example-output-record)
- [Run via API and CLI](#run-via-api-and-cli)
- [Fetch results](#fetch-results)
- [Billing and limits](#billing-and-limits)
- [FAQ and troubleshooting](#faq-and-troubleshooting)

### What it does

The actor searches UK Contracts Finder (the government service for public-sector contract notices), applies the filters you pass, and writes one normalized record per notice to the run's dataset. It covers all three procurement stages: tender opportunities (open and closed), awarded contracts (with the winning supplier), and planning pipeline notices. Each record carries the notice title and description, buyer name and full contact details, contract value and currency, CPV sector codes, procurement category and procedure, SME and VCSE suitability, delivery locations, key dates and document links. On award notices, it also carries the awarded supplier with its Companies House number and address. Missing values are returned as `null`, and each record carries an `observedAt` timestamp.

### Quickstart

Open the actor, paste this into the input, and press Run. It returns up to 10 software-related notices across all stages.

```json
{
  "query": "software",
  "maxContracts": 10
}
```

Narrow with `stages`, `region`, `cpvCodes`, a published-date range and a value range to target a specific market.

### Input reference

| Field | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `query` | string | no | `software` | Keyword searched across notice title, description, buyer and supplier, for example `cloud hosting`, `school catering`, `road resurfacing`. Leave empty to return all notices in the selected stage and date range. |
| `stages` | array | no | (all) | Procurement stage. `tender` returns live and closed opportunities, `award` returns awarded contracts with the winning supplier, `planning` returns early pipeline notices. Leave empty for all stages. |
| `region` | string | no | (all) | UK region as an ONS/NUTS code, for example `UKI` (London), `UKD` (North West England), `UKM` (Scotland), `UKL` (Wales). |
| `cpvCodes` | string | no | (all) | Comma-separated CPV sector codes, for example `72000000, 48000000`. `45000000` is construction, `72000000` IT services, `33000000` medical equipment, `79000000` business services. |
| `publishedFrom` | string | no | (none) | Include notices published on or after this date (`YYYY-MM-DD`). |
| `publishedTo` | string | no | (today) | Include notices published on or before this date (`YYYY-MM-DD`). |
| `valueFrom` | integer | no | (none) | Minimum contract value in GBP. |
| `valueTo` | integer | no | (none) | Maximum contract value in GBP. |
| `maxContracts` | integer | no | `10` | Maximum notices to collect across all matching filters. Free Apify plans are capped at 10 per run. |

Filters combine with logical AND. With no filters the actor returns the most recent notices across all stages.

### Output reference

One dataset item per notice. Types: `string`, `integer`, `boolean`, `string[]`, `object[]`, or `null` when the source value is absent.

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `title` | string | Notice title. |
| `description` | string | Full notice description. |
| `noticeUrl` | string | Notice URL on Contracts Finder. |
| `ocid` | string | Open Contracting ID for the notice. |
| `stage` | string | Procurement stage: `tender`, `award`, or `planning`. |
| `status` | string | Notice status, for example `complete`, `active`. |
| `buyerName` | string | Contracting authority (buyer). |
| `buyerContactName` | string | Buyer contact person. |
| `buyerEmail` | string | Buyer contact email. |
| `buyerPhone` | string | Buyer contact phone. |
| `buyerPostcode` | string | Buyer postcode. |
| `buyerLocality` | string | Buyer locality or county. |
| `buyerStreetAddress` | string | Buyer street address. |
| `buyerCountry` | string | Buyer country. |
| `value` | integer | Contract value. |
| `minValue` | integer | Minimum contract value when a range is given, else `null`. |
| `currency` | string | Currency code (`GBP`). |
| `cpvCode` | string | Primary CPV sector code. |
| `cpvDescription` | string | Primary CPV description. |
| `additionalCpvCodes` | string\[] | Additional CPV codes. |
| `procurementCategory` | string | Category, for example `services`, `works`, `goods`. |
| `procedure` | string | Procurement procedure, for example `Open procedure`. |
| `suitableForSme` | boolean | Whether the notice is suitable for SMEs. |
| `suitableForVcse` | boolean | Whether the notice is suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises. |
| `deliveryLocations` | string\[] | Delivery or performance locations. |
| `publishDate` | string | Publication date and time. |
| `deadlineDate` | string | Submission deadline, or `null`. |
| `contractStartDate` | string | Contract start date, or `null`. |
| `contractEndDate` | string | Contract end date, or `null`. |
| `awardedSupplier` | string | Winning supplier name (award notices), or `null`. |
| `awardedSupplierCompanyNumber` | string | Winning supplier Companies House number, or `null`. |
| `awardedSupplierAddress` | string | Winning supplier address, or `null`. |
| `awardedSupplierEmail` | string | Winning supplier email, or `null`. |
| `awardedSupplierPhone` | string | Winning supplier phone, or `null`. |
| `awardedSuppliers` | object\[] | All awarded suppliers with `name`, `companyNumber`, `address`, `postcode`, `email`, `phone`. |
| `awardValue` | integer | Awarded value, or `null`. |
| `awardCurrency` | string | Awarded value currency, or `null`. |
| `awardDate` | string | Award date, or `null`. |
| `documents` | object\[] | Linked documents with `url`, `documentType`, `description`. |
| `observedAt` | string | ISO 8601 timestamp of when the record was collected. |
| `error` | string | `null` on success. On a failed run, a single item with a populated `error` field is written instead. |

Award-specific fields (`awardedSupplier*`, `awardValue`, `awardDate`) are populated only on `award` stage notices.

### Example output record

Real record from a live run (input `{"query": "CRM", "stages": ["award"]}`), with the long `description` trimmed:

```json
{
  "title": "CRM hosted software",
  "stage": "award",
  "status": "complete",
  "buyerName": "Taunton Town Council",
  "buyerContactName": "Louise Rowe",
  "buyerEmail": "procurement@taunton-tc.gov.uk",
  "buyerPhone": "+44 1823793781",
  "buyerPostcode": "TA1 9QQ",
  "value": 38000,
  "currency": "GBP",
  "cpvCode": "48000000",
  "cpvDescription": "Software package and information systems",
  "procurementCategory": "services",
  "procedure": "Open procedure",
  "suitableForSme": true,
  "suitableForVcse": false,
  "publishDate": "2026-07-28T17:45:05",
  "awardedSupplier": "Abavus Ltd",
  "awardedSupplierCompanyNumber": "06082412",
  "awardedSupplierAddress": "7-8 The Shrubberies, South Woodford, London",
  "awardValue": 38000,
  "awardCurrency": "GBP",
  "awardDate": "2026-07-28T00:00:00",
  "noticeUrl": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93db7b6a-672d-467f-818f-24f44ba0d9f9",
  "observedAt": "2026-07-28T17:22:25.144Z",
  "error": null
}
```

All values are real and unmodified; the `description` is shortened here for length.

### Run via API and CLI

Start a run and wait for it to finish, then read the dataset. Replace `<TOKEN>` with your Apify API token.

Run synchronously and get dataset items in one call:

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/scrapers_lat~uk-contracts-finder-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items?token=<TOKEN>" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"query":"cloud hosting","stages":["tender"],"valueFrom":100000,"maxContracts":25}'
```

Start a run asynchronously:

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/scrapers_lat~uk-contracts-finder-scraper/runs?token=<TOKEN>" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"stages":["award"],"cpvCodes":"72000000","publishedFrom":"2026-06-01","maxContracts":200}'
```

Apify CLI:

```bash
apify call scrapers_lat/uk-contracts-finder-scraper \
  --input '{"query":"software","maxContracts":10}'
```

### Fetch results

Every run writes to a dataset. Fetch items as JSON, CSV, or Excel by changing `format`:

```bash
## JSON
curl "https://api.apify.com/v2/datasets/<DATASET_ID>/items?token=<TOKEN>&clean=true&format=json"

## CSV
curl "https://api.apify.com/v2/datasets/<DATASET_ID>/items?token=<TOKEN>&clean=true&format=csv"

## Paginate large datasets
curl "https://api.apify.com/v2/datasets/<DATASET_ID>/items?token=<TOKEN>&offset=1000&limit=1000"
```

`<DATASET_ID>` is returned as `defaultDatasetId` in the run object. Use `offset` and `limit` to page through large result sets. `clean=true` drops empty and internal fields.

### Billing and limits

- **Pay per result.** You are charged per notice returned (`result` event). See the [pricing tab](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/uk-contracts-finder-scraper/pricing) for the current per-result price.
- **No charge on failure.** If a run errors, the actor writes a single item with a populated `error` field and does not charge for it. Empty runs cost nothing.
- **Spend cap respected.** Set `maxTotalChargeUsd` on the run; once reached, the actor stops emitting and charging further billable results.
- **Free Apify plans** are capped at 10 records per run. Upgrade for higher `maxContracts`.

### FAQ and troubleshooting

**A run returned 0 records. Why?**
The filter combination matched nothing. Loosen filters (widen the date or value range, drop `region` or `cpvCodes`) or broaden the keyword. Zero-result runs are not charged.

**How do I see who won a contract?**
Set `stages` to `["award"]`. Award notices carry `awardedSupplier`, its `awardedSupplierCompanyNumber`, address and the `awardValue`.

**How do I filter by sector?**
Pass CPV codes in `cpvCodes`, comma-separated. For example `72000000` for IT services or `45000000` for construction.

**Why are some award fields null?**
The notice is a tender or planning notice, not an award, so there is no supplier yet. Missing values are returned as `null`, never invented.

**Is this an official Contracts Finder tool?**
No. This actor is independent and has no affiliation with Contracts Finder or the UK government. It reads only data that is publicly available on Contracts Finder. Use the results in accordance with the source's terms.

### Related scrapers

- [UK Companies House Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/uk-companies-house-scraper): match awarded suppliers to company records.
- [UK FCA Register Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/uk-fca-register-scraper): FCA-authorised firms and individuals.
- [EU TED Tenders Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/eu-ted-tenders-scraper): EU public procurement notices.
- [Australia Tenders Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/australia-tenders-scraper): Australian government tenders.

### More scrapers at scrapers.lat

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***

> Independent tool, not affiliated with Contracts Finder or the UK government. Accesses only publicly available notice data. Use in accordance with the source's terms.

# Actor input Schema

## `maxContracts` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of contract notices to collect across all matching filters. Optional.

## `query` (type: `string`):

Keyword to search across notice title, description, buyer and supplier, for example 'cloud hosting', 'school catering' or 'road resurfacing'. Leave empty to return all notices in the selected stage and date range.

## `stages` (type: `array`):

Filter by procurement stage. 'tender' returns live and closed opportunities, 'award' returns awarded contracts with the winning supplier, 'planning' returns early pipeline notices. Leave empty for all stages.

## `region` (type: `string`):

Filter by UK region using an ONS/NUTS region code, for example 'UKI' for London, 'UKD' for North West England, 'UKM' for Scotland, 'UKL' for Wales. Leave empty for all regions.

## `cpvCodes` (type: `string`):

Filter by Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) sector codes, comma-separated, for example '72000000, 48000000'. 45000000 is construction work, 72000000 is IT services, 33000000 is medical equipment, 79000000 is business services. Leave empty for all sectors.

## `publishedFrom` (type: `string`):

Only include notices published on or after this date, format YYYY-MM-DD, for example '2026-06-01'. Leave empty for no lower bound.

## `publishedTo` (type: `string`):

Only include notices published on or before this date, format YYYY-MM-DD, for example '2026-06-30'. Leave empty to use today.

## `valueFrom` (type: `integer`):

Only include notices with a contract value at or above this amount in pounds, for example 100000. Leave empty for no lower bound.

## `valueTo` (type: `integer`):

Only include notices with a contract value at or below this amount in pounds, for example 5000000. Leave empty for no upper bound.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "maxContracts": 10,
  "query": "software"
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "maxContracts": 10,
    "query": "software"
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("scrapers_lat/uk-contracts-finder-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "maxContracts": 10,
    "query": "software",
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("scrapers_lat/uk-contracts-finder-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "maxContracts": 10,
  "query": "software"
}' |
apify call scrapers_lat/uk-contracts-finder-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,scrapers_lat/uk-contracts-finder-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/BsUCdkLd6RMANTaMe/builds/M8Nh6GaaeLW3da6Qb/openapi.json