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 […]
How can you demonstrate social value in a tender bid?
Pulling together a tender bid means looking at your organisation through the eyes of the commissioner and demonstrating why you should be their first choice for a contract. Being able to prove your competence and ability to deliver the contract are obviously important factors, but we are seeing other topical concerns becoming more of a […]
Can you deliver on the promises made in your tender bid?
In our last three blogs, we have written about the first three phases of our ‘Four Phase approach’ to tender bids 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 followed by Phase 2 – Opportunity Analysis […]
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 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 […]
How will Brexit affect the tendering process once we have left the EU?
Currently businesses in the UK use TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) to get free access to tender opportunities from the European Union, the European Economic Area and beyond. TED is the online version of the Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). It is dedicated to European public procurement and publishes 746,000 procurement […]
What does IR35 mean for recruitment companies looking to respond to a tender?
The off payroll working rules – commonly known as IR35 – were introduced by HRMC in 2000 to tackle tax avoidance by workers supplying their services to clients through an intermediary. Such workers are referred to by HMRC as ‘disguised employees’ as they don’t meet the HMRC definition of self-employment and as a result tax […]
How to avoid a last-minute panic when bidding for a tender
You have found a tender that your company would be perfect for – fantastic! But the deadline is tight and now you’re racing against time to submit the tender. To avoid a last-minute panic when bidding for a tender, follow our Top 10 Tips: Read tender documents carefully Download all the documents provided on the […]