Tender Writing & Bid Management - Page 18

We are frequently asked by our clients, both new and regular, of the cost of assisting them with a PQQ.

It can be difficult to decide which team member (or members) should complete a tender. Many companies simply give the bid to the sales team to complete, while others opt for the business development manager.

When deciding to complete a bid for a contract good bid writers will have a plan from the outset, starting with the PQQ, then following into the tender and potential interview or presentation.

As with most things there is rarely an easy way to learn bid writing. Many companies struggle for years without ever winning a tender, so it is important to understand that there is a right way to learn.

Hiring a professional bid writing company saves time, improves quality and ultimately results in a higher scoring tender submission.

A bid library is a collection of documents and model answers used when writing a tender. These responses have been perfected over multiple submissions, saving time and improving the quality of a company’s bids.

With the recent publication of new procurement regulations, we take a look at how this will affect SMEs bidding for public sector contracts.

Bidding for contracts through competitive tendering is one of the most effective ways to win work and expand as a company.

The nuclear sector within the UK offers a wide range of high value contracts for companies including operation, design, build and decommissioning.

After submitting the PQQ (pre-qualification questionnaire) for a contract, many companies just sit back and wait for the verdict.

Tendering for public and private sector contracts is how many firms secure work however, it can be a difficult process.

Once you have successfully passed the PQQ stage you will be sent an Invitation to Tender (ITT). The ITT document is designed to evaluate which supplier has the best method of delivering the contract at a fair price, h...