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When bidding for contracts there are two main types of procedure: restricted and open, also known as the one- and two-stage processes. We discuss the move in the bidding world to the 'one-stage process' and the pros a...

Phase 2 of the FM marketplace is now live, and Crown Commercial Services are looking for over 100 suppliers to join the framework, with an estimated value of £11.4 billion. We provide an explanation of the framework,...

It has been a particularly busy summer for contract notices, prior information notices (PINs), tender submissions and contract awards, with no signs of slowing down! It is important to know your current market and pip...

As a bid writing firm, we manage multiple bid submissions at the same time, usually with a short deadline for each project. From an organisation’s point of view the management of bids won’t be too dissimilar – y...

Executive Compass has been supporting Northumbrian Water with various tender submissions. Last week, we delivered a bespoke training workshop to a team of key staff members involved in the bidding process from two of ...

One step that is often overlooked in the tender writing process is the review stage.

Our recent article for NE Times focused on how investing in social projects may not only enable you to sleep better at night but could also increase your chances…

Tendering for contracts is a vital step when growing any business. Securing work via a bidding process enables you to win a larger market share and is necessary for nearly all companies at some stage. We discuss how i...

This week the House of Commons has voted in support of Heathrow’s third runway and expansion plan, which will cost over £14bn to build. The next step is to apply for development consent for the project, following w...

The Federation of Small Businesses recently found that nine out of ten public sector suppliers have been paid late and is calling for urgent action to address late payments to small businesses that have won government...

One of the questions we are most commonly asked by new clients is ‘why are we not winning tenders?’

When bidding for a contract, one of the first key decisions should be around the ‘bid/no bid’ process to determine your chances of success and whether the contract you are looking at is a desirable one for your bu...