Blog | Tender Writers

How to Win More Tenders

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019

One of the most worrying statistics for any company submitting tenders is how few are successful: research in the US and the UK shows only 47% of tenders win. That’s a lot of time and effort for no reward. It’s also concerning that 25% of organisations issuing requests for tenders and proposals never make a … Read more

Ready, Steady, Go Tender…How To Be Tender Ready

September 4, 2019

Putting together a tender requires an investment of resources and time – almost certainly far more than you’ve anticipated. However, you can make life easier for yourself and your team by undertaking three activities in advance. And, because you’ve done some basic groundwork, once the contract you want to bid for is released, you’ll be … Read more

Have you ever made this mistake in your tenders, bids or proposals?

August 28, 2019

Even if you’re the incumbent, it’s dangerous to assume that the tender process is just a formality and that your contract will automatically be renewed. There’ll certainly be other suppliers tendering for the work. And if they present a more competitive, articulate offer…well, then it could be red faces all round. Rather than make the … Read more

Give yourself time when tendering for contracts

August 8, 2019

When bidding for work, you need to give yourself enough time to plan and to gather all the supporting documentation you need. Plan out your offer Your offer is the most important part of the tendering process. Everything else in your response schedule supports and validates your ability to deliver for the amount you have … Read more

Tenders: what is procurement looking for?

July 30, 2019

Whether you’re bidding for a contract from a large company or government agency, your tender will go through the procurement team first. This means you need your tender to demonstrate that: You know what you’re doing – The procurement team doesn’t want to take a chance when bringing in a new supplier. They don’t want … Read more

Data and success stories – the key to winning tenders

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019

When bidding for contracts from large companies or government, you need to present your business as professionally as possible.

5Ps to help your tender, bid or proposal stand out

July 5, 2019July 1, 2019

When you’re writing a tender, bid or proposal, you need to follow the response schedule carefully. Plus, you must be sure to cover off these five areas.

How a tender content library can help you

July 5, 2019June 17, 2019

You’re busy and the deadline is looming. Writing tenders, bids and proposals is not your day job nor expertise, but you know how great it would be to win this contract.