Tender Writing & Bid Management - Page 4

By using evidence-based approaches and emphasising the skills, experience and capability of subcontractors, we explain how your subcontracting partners can be leveraged as a positive aspect of your tender submission, ...

When approaching public and private sector tendering there can be the temptation to jump right in without any preparation. However, performing an audit on your business prior to the tender process can be beneficial in...

Tendering for contracts can be complex and confusing for first-time or infrequent bidders. We take a look at some common queries we receive from clients to provide clarity around tendering, navigating tender documents...

We take a look at some of the common aspects of tender submissions, including what documents are included in a tender pack, minimum qualification criteria and common quality topics in a question set.

Bid and tender submissions can vary in size and word count, ranging from 1,000 words to upwards of 50,000 words. This can depend on a number of factors, including the level of detail required by the buyer, complexity ...

Some businesses employ a ‘copy-and-paste’ approach to quality responses within a tender submission, leading to repetitive and irrelevant content. Allocating appropriate time to conduct research on the tender oppor...

A common quality topic encountered in bid and tender writing involves how your organisation approaches health and safety. Prior to awarding the contract, authorities need reassurance that you have suitable and suffici...

Catering, food and beverage services are just one of many industries where government contracts are published every day. Public sector buyers have a large and pressing need to procure reliable and nutritious food for ...

Bid planning for quality responses mitigates a haphazard approach to tender writing, maximising your chances of a contract award. Far from a desk-clearing exercise, creating a strong bid plan tailored to the opportuni...

Regardless of whether you are a frequent bidder or more selective when tendering for a contract, a bid library is an essential component of your bid writing toolkit. However, responses can soon become outdated, irrele...

Public sector authorities are giving an increased focus to IT solutions, data management and software services within procurement. Although many buyers will have an established internal resource, the scale and complex...

Although the overall presentation of a tender is not part of the scored criteria, ensuring you have a polished, well-presented submission is an opportunity to gain a positive first impression from evaluators. In addit...