How to Research New Market Entry with Claude
Research new procurement markets with Claude. Analyze opportunity volume, competition, and buyer openness.
Tool
Use `search_opportunities`, `search_awards`, and `buyer_intelligence` to evaluate whether a new market is worth entering. Claude synthesizes the data into a strategic assessment with clear go or no-go recommendations.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Contract Opportunities tool:
- Define the market you are evaluating: sector, geography, classification codes, and contract size range.
- Search live opportunities to gauge current volume and variety.
- Search recent awards to see competitive density and average contract values.
- Run buyer intelligence on the top buyers to assess openness to new suppliers.
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Contract Opportunities tool
Use contract-opportunities to evaluate whether a UK-based IT consultancy should enter the EU healthcare procurement market. Search live opportunities, review recent awards for competitor concentration, and profile the top 3 buyers. Give me a market entry assessment with volume, competition level, and a recommendation.
Tips
- Compare two markets side by side to make relative, not absolute, entry decisions.
- Ask Claude to flag barriers like language requirements, local presence rules, or certification needs.
- Look at award values relative to your typical contract size to check for fit.