Tender Writing & Bid Management

Ten ways to write yourself into a contract win.

We explain how a mini competition in tendering operates and how to stand the best chance of success in securing the contract.

Contrary to popular belief, the public sector is keen to integrate SMEs into their wider supply chain through the tender process.

See immediate results to your bid writing success rate by employing Executive Compass’s proven, tried-and-tested tender writing methodology.

We share quick wins and top tips based on 16 years’ experience supporting in excess of 7,000 public sector tender submissions.

Bid and tender writing training can support your organisation to win more public sector contracts through the tender process.

Avoiding common bid writing mistakes is an essential first step to producing a winning tender submission.

In preparation for 2026, we reflect on key lessons learnt within the bid and tender writing industry across 2025.

Based on our expert analysis of patterns and trends in public sector tendering, we provide insight into potential trends for 2026.

Tender submissions can vary significantly depending on whether they are for the private or the public sector.

In accordance with the tender process being fair, open and transparent, some bids may contain tender questions around compliance with the Bribery Act 2010. Typically this will focus on a bidder’s commitment to preve...

The public procurement process can be complex to negotiate for first-time bidders – we break down how the process and public tendering works.