When it comes to winning a bid, every point matters. If you want to avoid the frustration of losing out to the competition by a miniscule difference in scoring, you need to make sure you are not only agreeing to meet the requirements of the...
All too often, working on a bid can be an incredibly stressful affair, especially when trying to do it alongside your usual day job with an already busy schedule. It can often end up a race against time just to get any information into the...
Sometimes it can be difficult to understand how your company has lost out on a bid to a competitor; you had a better product, better service, you know you gave an extremely competitive price, so why didn’t you win? Winning a bid isn’t just about...
Graphics are often debated in the tender process, there are some who will utilise them to the max, when allowed, and then those who use very few. Whichever school of thought you are a well-placed infographic can help set out your proposed solution clearly and...
First impressions are everything in all aspects of life from interviews to buying a house. If you were in the middle of recruiting a new employee and they turned up to the interview with ripped jeans and a stained t-shirt or just poorly prepared for the...
When completing a bid response you will probably find yourselves focusing on the pricing and the quality questions but neither of these matter, or will even be looked at, if you don’t meet the mandatory compliance requirements of the tender. Compliance to the requirements of the...
We are now in our tenth week of lockdown and I’m sure even the most positive people out there have had days when they have struggled. I have heard a number of people saying we are all in the same boat, but this just isn’t...
Raising your profile and thinking outside the box. The key to survival for any small business is to constantly look at ways to develop your offering and raise your profile. Whatever your current situation, find time to review what your current services offer and what...
This article was featured in the latest edition of Quay Magazine! Use this link to download your FREE copy: bit.ly/Quay-4 What is Professional Bid Writing? Winning work or funds can often be the lifeblood of a business or charity, ensuring that they have the chance to survive...
As with any written content whether it’s for a Blog, Case Study, Website, Social Media post, Magazine, Article, Newspaper, PR piece , Book or Tender you need to have a plan for what you want and need to include. Content planning happens before you start the...
