Tender Writing & Bid Management - Page 15

A bid writer’s job varies from day-to-day: it is sometimes stressful and demanding, but certainly never boring! We take a look at a typical day in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne office.

When it comes to bidding, the main focus is typically getting through the PQQ and tender writing process and then waiting for the contract award. However, it is important to consider the evaluation stage following the...

It can be easy to dive head first into a tender document for a variety of reasons: you need to get the bid finished and off your desk, you have a day job to complete, or you are working to tight deadlines — the list...

It is well known that tendering is a competitive and, at times, challenging exercise. However, the first challenge comes long before the evaluation of your tender responses, before you even express an interest. Findin...

Tendering for public sector contracts can be a minefield. There is the lengthy process, pages and pages of specifications and requirements, confusing portals, delayed timescales and a tough evaluation process. It’s ...

The Health and Social Care Act 2012 represented a major overhaul to how healthcare services in the UK were organised and delivered. The introduction of clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) is just one part of this, wi...

In sporting circles, you often hear the phrase ‘It’s not the winning but the taking part that is important’. As someone who is very competitive I disagree completely. Even if I am playing Monopoly with the child...

A good many column inches are taken up in the press and specialist trade magazines about potential contract opportunities for SMEs and larger companies within the rail industry. If the existing narrative is taken at f...

There will undoubtedly come a time when your company needs to complete a tender submission. Whether it is due to expansion, targeting new contracts or adhering to the procurement process for an existing buyer, the ten...

E-procurement or e-tendering is fast becoming the preferred process for buyers and suppliers involved in the procurement of goods and services, and will soon be compulsory. By March 2016, electronic notification and e...

ISO 9001 provides over one million companies and organisations in over 170 countries with guidance and support on how to maintain the ongoing quality of their products and services in accordance with their customersâ€...

If you are a business looking to expand, bidding for government contracts can be a great place to start. Securing a contract for your company provides a guaranteed income across a set timescale and is a fairly risk-av...