The private sector has experienced a marked decline in the release of contracts and initiation of projects due to the uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Contractors feeling these effects must identify more consistent and guaranteed sources of revenue if they are to operate and grow in the Covid-19 era. Pivoting to deliver public sector […]
A significant part of the UK’s business community is dependent on winning work through competitive bid / tender processes. What are some of the ways that bidding is likely to be impacted by the coronavirus and, importantly, what steps can buyers and bidders take to mitigate the effects? Before listing these, it is worth stating […]
Writing a winning bid can seem like a huge task. You not only need a compelling solution, but you also need to find a way to communicate it in a compelling and persuasive manner. So, here are three quick bid writing tips that you can use now to elevate your next bid or proposal. 1. […]
Taking on an interim bid support can be a great way of getting through busy times or completing a must-win bid. It is an investment and you will want to do what you can to get the most out of your investment. Below are 6 tips on how to maximise your time with interim bid […]
You know a bid is coming to market, so what can you do ahead of time to make sure you give yourself the best chance of a successful, efficient bid writing process? Do your research There is a lot of publicly available information that can help give you an edge over your competition such as: […]
2020 is not just a new year but the beginning of a new decade. I list below 10 of the most likely (and not the only) trends that are likely to affect both public and private sectors – and both clients and contractors / bidders. 1. Brexit – For the 5th year in a row […]
Writing this article as 2019 draws to a close feels a little easier than writing last year’s article. There would appear to some more certainties for 2020; however, there are still some significant headwinds that will affect the sector. In this article, I list 10 of the most likely (and not the only) trends that […]
So many people I speak to work so hard on bid writing. For the duration of the tender process, they are totally engrossed in every last detail and drafting those question responses. They are fully involved with bid management, know each answer backwards and are continually working out how to answer the big question when […]
As part of our series looking at frameworks, what does good look like is a really pertinent question to ask. Often the clients we work with highlight lack of work, bid time, costs and the fact that they have bid and been awarded places on frameworks but subsequently not received any work. So, what does […]
