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Earlier this week, the Cabinet Office issued direct spend targets with SMEs for contracts procured through the tender process.

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.

A mandatory element of many public sector tenders, a strong social value response can be the difference between a winning and losing bid.

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.

A new system will distribute funding to areas in England with greatest need, which could see a shift in public procurement spend.

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

Bid writers must possess a wide-ranging skillset to produce high-quality, competitive and impactful tender submissions.

2025 has seen continued success and expansion in the business, alongside numerous key contract wins in a challenging tendering environment.