Managing the tender writing process effectively
In our last two blogs, we have written about our ‘Four Phase approach’ to the tender writing process and the benefits of working through these phases to ensure a successful bid outcome. Phase 1 looks at the importance of developing a contract strategy, which is then followed by Phase 2 – Opportunity Analysis, encouraging you […]
Do you analyse new contract opportunities before tendering for them?
In our last blog, we wrote about our ‘Four Phase approach’ to working with clients on their tender bids. Phase 1 was all about developing a contract strategy. This can be a part of your wider growth or business plans and help provide focus and clarity when it comes to knowing which contracts to go […]
Getting ‘tender ready’ in tough times
Every industry is experiencing major changes as we continue to adapt to a new way of life thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic. Unsurprisingly, this has had an impact on the amount of tender opportunities that are currently available. For example, lots of tender opportunities that were expected to come out in March and April have […]
Looking ahead to 2020: A successful year for K Low Consulting
Reflection on 2019 We’ve had a great year at K Low Consulting and are excited about the new year ahead! In this article, our team reflects on 2019 and looks ahead to the future of K Low Consulting. In 2019, we have experienced significant and rapid growth. We have expanded our associate team, which includes […]
To Bid or Not to Bid: A Step Towards Winning a Tender
The tender process is often complex and requires close attention to the contract requirements and your organisations’ suitability to a contract. As part of our services at K Low Consulting, we help clients to make a ‘bid or no bid’ decision in the initial stages of bidding. This often includes evaluating compliance and eligibility, commercial […]
Primary Care Networks: A Challenging Collaboration?
Primary Care Networks are still in the early stages of formation and many people may be unaware or have little knowledge of them. Primary Care Networks were introduced in the NHS Long Term Plan in 2019 and since then, there has been the beginning of many formations to collaborate healthcare services for the benefit […]
UPDATE: NHS England’s Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) framework for GP APMS contracts
As the PDPS Contract becomes more prevalent, it’s important to be aware of important information. We recently attended NHS England’s market engagement event in Leeds; the event provided updated information about the contract. This article, therefore, will act as a commentary following on from on our first PDPS blog post. This article is aimed at […]
How to present an accessible healthcare service in a tender
Accessibility in healthcare has been described as a ‘global challenge’. As a prominent challenge that many healthcare providers face, developing and maintaining an accessible service for patients is an ongoing issue across the healthcare industry. Regularly, healthcare tenders have a question centred solely or partially around accessibility. Therefore, answering this question to demonstrate how your […]
How do I write an equality and diversity answer on a tender?
Have you ever wondered how to get maximum marks on an Equality & Diversity question on a tender? The answer is simple. The key to an effective Equality & Diversity answer is to improve your approaches to Equality & Diversity within your workplace, offer as many Diversity initiatives that you can and build a stronger […]
How do I apply for NHS England’s Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) framework for GP APMS contracts?
What it is, how you bid for it and why you should consider it. As you may have seen, NHS England have recently published a prior information notice which may change the way that GP’s contracts are commissioned. It may be vital for you to apply for this contract so that you can bid for […]