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Being a bid writer can be a difficult task; short deadlines, large projects, a disconnection from other areas of the business, high pressure to secure that new contract – to name a few of the pressures! In thi...

The pre-qualification questionnaire stage of the bidding process is the first hurdle when it comes to securing a public sector contract. The PQQ is designed to exclude those not suitable for the contract in question, ...

Securing more contracts is a good means of providing guaranteed and reliable growth for your company. There are a few important actions you can take to win more contracts and increase your bidding success rate.

Writing a tender submission can often be a long and arduous process, but some contracts give you the chance to develop a submission which is truly striking. It is important to recognise the full potential of a bid or ...

It is very easy to think about a PQQ or tender only once it hits your desk, and then rush through the narrative responses and financial documents, with the main goal being to get the bid finished and submitted as soon...

As I travel to work on a morning, I am greeted by the sight of classic and ‘retro’ buildings. However, these buildings can harbour a silent hazard that is a concern to occupants and construction workers alike.

When writing bids for public and private sector contracts, companies are always looking for ways to improve their submissions.

As a company we never use copy and paste when writing tenders as it does not create the strongest possible response. However, many businesses writing their own tenders find that it saves time and they are comfortable ...

One of the most common questions we are faced with is “why did my bid fail?” Companies bidding for contracts will inevitably encounter failure at some point, but is important to understand the reasons a submission...

One of the most difficult aspects of writing a tender is gaining an advantage over your competition. This is the key to winning almost any bid – score more points than your competitors.

A common problem when responding to a PQQ or ITT is following the word count or character stipulations of each question.

Are you competing for public or private sector contracts and just keep losing? Many companies find that no matter how many bids they submit, they cannot seem to secure a contract.