How to deal with tender overwhelm
If you’re new to the tendering process or you’re yet to be successful in a bid, it can be a daunting process. There are a number of different factors to consider, from the cost of delivery to the time frame of the project, and it can be tough to know where to start. Sometimes the […]
Does tendering feature in your growth plans for 2024?
If you are looking to grow your business in 2024, tendering for a large contract could take your organisation to the next level. Winning a new, large contract is a great way to grow your business significantly but it can also cause a business to unravel if the resources and processes aren’t in place before […]
Tips for creating a successful tender bid
Business growth may feature heavily in your plans for 2024 and bidding for tenders is an ideal way to achieve those goals. But, how can you ensure your tender bid stands out over your competitors? Here are our top tender tips: Finding and developing your contract strategy is a great way to home in on […]
Do you have a contract strategy?
Many organisations only apply or bid for tenders when they see one that they feel ‘is just right’ for them, or if they need to find new business fast. Very rarely do we meet companies, charities or public sector organisations who actually have a contract strategy in place. A contract strategy can be a part […]
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 […]
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 to develop a patient-centred service
The five-year forward view presented plans to work towards a more collaborative and informative relationship between patient and healthcare professional. A patient-centred service means that patients are getting the best experience, putting patients at the centre of their own health and healthcare. In this article, we provide some tips on developing a patient-centred service. What […]
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 […]