What is next for adult social care?
On 7 September 2021, the government set out its new plan for adult social care reform in England. This included a lifetime cap on the amount anyone in England will need to spend on their personal care, alongside a means-test for local authority financial support. These plans were part of the Build Back Better campaign […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is the NHS System Oversight Framework and what does it mean for procurement going forward?
At the end of June, NHS England (NHSE) announced plans to transform the way integrated care systems (ICSs) buy non NHS goods and services in a document entitled NHS System Oversight Framework 2021/22. But what is the significance of this framework? And what will it change for companies and organisations looking to land NHS contracts? […]
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 […]
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 […]