Tender Writing & Bid Management - Page 5

Case studies are a common way for buyers and authorities to measure your ability to deliver the requirements of a contract by reviewing your performance on contracts of similar size and scope. This is a great opportun...

Recently, we have seen an increase in the use of scenario-based questions being asked in tender submissions. We discuss some examples and how you might respond to this type of question.

When writing a tender, one of the most prominent trapdoors and pitfalls is to simply forget the competitive nature of the process. We discuss how our team of bid writers remain competitive, and how this can be applied...

With tendering opportunities becoming increasingly competitive, holding relevant industry accreditations, certifications and memberships can be an excellent method to distinguish yourself from other competitors and ma...

It’s that time again – you have identified an exciting tendering opportunity that could help realise your growth ambitions. However, your excitement may be dampened by the overwhelming requirements of the tenderin...

Executive Compass has been involved in numerous larger-scale bids, and bid writer Mary Marshall has recently been seconded ...

This year marks the 10th anniversary since the introduction of the Public Services (Social Value) Act, requiring public bodies to consider how the services they commission and procure might improve the economic, socia...

Why presentation is important When writing tender responses, particularly those with specified page limits of word counts, it can be tempting to pack as much information in as possible. This…

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is an executive agency, sponsored by the Cabinet Office, and the largest public procurement organisation in the UK. CCS brings together public and third sector buyers with hundreds o...

Background in bid writing I began my bid writing career at a large, national charity; originally established as a soup kitchen it has since expanded to deliver support services to…

Re-bidding when you’re an incumbent provider brings with it all the usual demands associated with tendering for contracts, but it also presents additional challenges. In this blog, one of our quality managers, Rache...

With high levels of construction planned in the UK, one of our specialist construction bid writers looks at the future contract opportunities within the construction industry and how to be successful when tendering.