Executive Compass 2025 Year in Review

Alongside associated changes stemming from the Procurement Act 2023 coming into force, the increased adoption of AI and large language models and other changes to the industries and sectors we support – for instance, the introduction of Awaab’s Law – we summarise some of our key achievements and success in 2025.

Bid and tender success for our clients

To date, our bid and tender writers have completed nearly 800 projects for 286 clients, inclusive of our bid writing and review services. Several notable wins include:

• Heathrow Airport, Security Services
• UKRI, Professional Services Framework
• Essex County Council, Support to Live at Home
• London Borough of Islington, General Build Repairs and Maintenance Works
• Red Kite, Property Management Services
• Procure Plus, Framework for Installation of Low- and Zero-Carbon Heating Framework
• Bristol City Council, Disabled Adaptations Framework
• Beyond Housing, Heating System Installation and Renewals
• Cheshire West and Chester, Care at Home Framework
• Derby City Council, Outcome Focused Home Care
• Enfield Council, Housing Block Decent Homes Works
• DEFRA, Disposal of Fleet Assets Framework
• VIVID Housing, Installation of Fire Doors
• South Tyneside Council, Provision of Roofing Works Framework
• CHIC, Fire & Building Safety Framework
• Fusion21, Workplace & FM Framework
• NHS SBS, Building Safety & Fire Compliance Framework
• Essex County Council, Supported Living Framework
• Prosper, New Build Development Framework.

Key successes for long-standing and new clients alike have supported our long-term organisational strategy providing high-quality, winning tender submissions, driving repeat business.

Hard work and diligence across the team has also resulted in new records for annual and monthly turnover, as well as maintaining our fully auditable 85% success rate.

Bid writing training in 2025

Our Training Services Manager Stephen Murray was busy delivering bespoke online and in-person bid writing training to 60 clients across the year. Training was delivered to organisations from a wide range of industries and sectors, including architects, health and social care providers, security companies, construction firms and NHS health trusts.

‘… Stephen shared practical tips and advice that I will be able to apply to practice. This will help both with the coordination and writing of bids. I feel ready for our next tender now, thank you!’

• Team Fostering

‘… It’s been fantastic to work with Executive Compass on this bespoke training. We really valued the opportunity to tailor our sessions to reflect both our ambitions and the practical application of social value at Vistry. A great step forward in embedding consistent, meaningful understanding across our teams.’

• Vistry Group

As part of our status as approved delivery partner with tendering organisation NEPO’s Supplier Partnership Programme, Stephen also delivered:

• 18 bid writing masterclass sessions to hundreds of businesses across the North East and Yorkshire, from organisations new to public sector tendering to more experienced bidders
• 24 one-to-one surgery sessions for individual organisations, allowing them to gain further insight on the tender process and how to position their business as the ideal candidate to deliver the services.

Lastly, we have also delivered and attended seminars at:

• Tees Valley Business Summit
• Stansted Airport Meet the Buyer Event
• East London Business Summit
• Manchester Airport Group Meet the Buyer Event.

Engagement at these events ensures we stay up to date with best practice and wider changes to public procurement, in line with our position as thought leaders in public procurement.

Expansion and promotions

Two new members of staff joined us during 2025, with Catherine Percival commencing as Sales & Marketing Administrator in January, and Robin Taylor joining slightly later as Bid Writer following a highly competitive recruitment drive.

Both Catherine and Robin have made immediate contributions to the success of the business, and we look forward to them being long-standing members of the team.

Equally, in recognition of their experience, diligence and consistently high quality, Matthew Long, Robert Mudd, Jack Bowman and Abby Johnston were promoted to Senior Bid Writer.

The year to come

We have no doubt 2026 will provide new challenges and opportunities for the business, and are looking forward to meeting them over the next 12 months.

What will not change is our commitment to high-quality tender consultancy, supported by our ISO 9001-certified quality management system and developed across more than 7,000 submissions.

To find out more about how we can support you with a tender submission in 2026 or during the festive period, book a free 30-minute consultation via info@executivecompass.co.uk or 0800 612 5563.