The Leeds field notes
Less guesswork.
A better next move.
Practical guides for finding public contracts, reading the requirements, and deciding where your expertise fits. Start with the source. Leave with a clear next action.
New to public contracts?
Start with the bid / no-bid checklist. Separate an interesting project from one your business can realistically pursue.
Is this contract worth your time?
A practical bid / no-bid checklist for scope, eligibility, budget, evidence, and deadlines.
Read the guideA remote project is not always a cross-border project
Separate buyer country, delivery location, remote work, and bidder eligibility before pursuing a US or Canadian contract.
Read the guideBuild a shortlist you can actually act on
A manageable workflow from saved opportunity to bid decision, submission, and recorded outcome.
Read the guideFind the right starting point on SAM.gov
Search US federal contract notices, distinguish notice types, and prepare the next review step.
Read the guideNavigate a CanadaBuys tender with confidence
Find the official notice, follow amendments, check supplier instructions, and use the correct bid submission channel.
Read the guideRead an RFP before you write a response
Turn a long solicitation into a practical map of requirements, evidence, dates, and submission tasks.
Read the guideUseful guidance. Clear boundaries.
These guides are published by Leeds, an independent opportunity discovery and tracking product. We link to official US and Canadian sources, distinguish facts from suggestions, and keep unknown requirements visible. Leeds is not a government agency or a bid submission service.
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