By Katy Berrill, Monday 10th April 2017 Using the Think, Write, Edit, Polish Model as shown above, we can all become productive and effective writers. Whether you are writing a Proposal or Tender Response we all need to be productive in our writing to avoid wasted time and...
By Louise Lewis, Tuesday 4th April 2017 After submitting your tender it can take some time before you’re informed of the outcome. Be patient, avoid pestering the buyer after the expected award date has passed as there could be many reasons why you may not have heard...
By Louise Lewis, Tuesday 21st March 2017 Effective networking is part of all businesses now. It may be that you network internally within your Organisation to collaborate and share ideas, networking may be how you find and engage with Delivery Partners or more commonly it is...
By Katy Berrill, Wednesday 15th March 2017 Here at Bid and Tender Support Ltd we understand the importance of running effective meetings during the Tender Process and is something that seems so obvious but in the whirlwind of completing Submissions, it can be forgotten. With a...
By Louise Lewis, Tuesday 7th March 2017 Choosing a company name is the first step in developing a strong identity and brand. It’s also going to be the first thing new Customers and Contacts see. Bid and Tender Support Ltd as it communicates clearly what we do...
By Ken Whitson, Monday 27th February 2017 Generalisation is becoming less and less acceptable. It seems that not a week goes by without someone in the press or social media generalising one group or another and someone else is taking exception to it. What we are becoming...
By Louise Lewis, Tuesday 21st February 2017 1. Identify the client’s need and think from the client’s perspective. What is it they need and how can this be addressed and tailored? 2. Don’t bid for everything – make sure that the opportunity is winnable, deliverable and profitable....
By Louise Lewis, Tuesday 7th February 2017 Bid managers have busy and somewhat chaotic working schedules with last minute deadlines disrupting everything! Efficient use of time management techniques in a Bid Process are imperative to helping improve your performance and reduce stress levels. There are some...
By Alan Johnson, Tuesday 31st January 2017 How serious do commissioners take social value when considering contracts. Research has shown in England it’s still sporadic. In Scotland the equivalent community benefits has a bit more teeth, particularly as public sector commissioners are expected to report to...
By Katy Berrill, Tuesday 24th January 2017 The Entrepreneurial Revolution is upon us, with so many going alone and setting up new innovative businesses. Working for yourself can be incredibly rewarding and liberating, but on the flip side the responsibility, pressures and stress of getting it...
