Top Tips - UK Bid Writer

2 reasons you should ask for feedback on your tenders, even when you win

You've won your tender, so why bother with feedback? Here's two good reasons.

Are you ‘tender ready’? 5 things to consider before you start writing your bid

You've found a tender that's right for your business and you're about to take the plunge. Here's 5 ways to make sure you're 'tender-ready' before you dive in.

To bid or not to bid? How to work out which tenders are right for your business

Responding to tenders takes time and effort. Here's how to decide which contracts are right for your business and which ones you can safely ignore.

What is ‘social value’ and how can it give smaller companies the edge when tendering?

Many tenders look for the 'social value' bidders can offer on top of their goods and services. Small businesses often have social value built in - but what is it and how can we use it?

Reusing bid content – a warning

Why reusing bid content is a recipe for disaster: an honest look at why your success rates may be falling

Met Office misses out on contract renewal

The BBC has not renewed its 93 year contract with the Met Office for weather services. How can you avoid the common pitfalls of re-tendering and keep your contracts?

Finding opportunities – how to use ‘TED’ (Tenders Electronic Daily)

Searching for suitable tender opportunities can be tedious. My guide to using TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and reading contract notices will help you speed things up!

Writing to Word Limits – a new 3 part series

Do word limits in tenders fill you with terror or joy? My new, 3 part series will help you understand the reasons buyers impose word limits and give you tips and tricks to help you structure, polish and perfect your responses.

Word Limits – Part 3: Why brevity is your friend

TMI? How can you edit your tender response to fit word limits, without losing the vital details and core message? Part 3 of my series ‘Writing to Word Limits’ gives practical tips and guidance to help you structure your responses.

Word Limits – Part 2: Why stating your intentions is not enough

Lost for words? How can you fully answer a tender question and give the buyer enough detail to make an informed choice? Part 2 of my series ‘Writing to Word Limits’ shows you how to deconstruct the question and make sure your response hits all the right marks.

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