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Below are the latest updates, bid news and resources online we have found to help you win work.
4 Ways Downsized Teams Can Survive and Thrive with Recruitment Tenders
There are businesses which have thrived during the pandemic; courier services, online training providers, and video streaming services to name a few; but those companies are most definitely the exception and not the rule. Recruitment, on the other hand, has been hard...
Why Finding the Right Bid Writer is Key to Your Success
Finding the Right Bid Writer can be a vital step in securing growth for your business, but what should you be looking for in a bid or tender consultancy?
Is Bidding the Way Through the Corona Virus for Soft FM Companies?
If Coronavirus has taught us anything, it’s that cleaning is vitally important in the battle for our health and wellbeing. While doctors and nurses were singled out for appreciation by a grateful public (and rightly so) there was an army of soft FM workers behind...
The B-word. What Does Procurement after Brexit Look Like?
What will procurement after Brexit look like? In this piece, we take a look at what is likely to change in the short and long-term when it comes to UK and international procurement.
Proportional Procurement – avoiding ‘over-engineered tenders’ to support Bidding for SMEs
The government has a target to spend £1 in every 3 with SMEs but sometimes the process makes that impossible. What changes can be made to facilitate bidding for SMEs
How SME Bid Training Can Transform Your Bids and Tenders
In our recent article, we talked about the barriers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can experience when it comes to bids and tenders including the lack of SME Bid Training. One thing we didn’t discuss in depth was the fact bidding isn’t always a level...
Barriers to Bidding for SME Businesses
SME Businesses are vital to this country’s economy. Our turnover accounts for more than 50% of the total, and we employ 60% of the staff. But, for many of you, the idea of putting together a bid or proposal to secure private or public sector business feels like an...
Why Grounds Maintenance Plays a Vital Role in Coronavirus and Beyond
Today we are celebrating our key worker colleagues who have been maintaining the parks and other green spaces in our towns and cities during this outbreak. While healthcare workers and other frontline service deliveries are often praised, we feel the work of grounds...
Six Mistakes to Avoid in Your Social Value Offer
Putting a value on your Social Value offer can be tricky. Here are some mistakes to avoid when putting your proposal together.