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Below are the latest updates, bid news and resources online we have found to help you win work.
Bid Feedback and How to Use It
As upsetting as not winning a tender is, you can learn valuable things from the bid feedback that you should receive from the Contracting Authority. Feedback can help you to recognise your strengths and weakness to improve your written responses, and possibly some...
What Does ‘Levelling Up’ Mean for Procurement?
We’re sure you’ve heard about the Levelling Up Whitepaper that was released by the Government at the beginning of February 2022, if not, below is a brief overview of what it is and what it is hoping to achieve. The Levelling Up Whitepaper is a mission for change and...
Why Should I have a Value Proposition?
We’ve come to an end of our value proposition (VP) month! To finish, we’re going to review the critical importance of having a value proposition in your bids. Buyers will not buy from you if they don’t understand the problem you are solving for them, how you will...
How to Create a Value Proposition (In 4 Easy Steps!)
Sitting down to write your value proposition can be quite daunting. To try and take this feeling away from you, we’ve been sharing our knowledge across blogs, and social media, in the hopes of making you feel more comfortable in all aspects before you start. Step One:...
The Different Types of Value Proposition
So far, we’ve covered ‘What is a Value Proposition?’ and ‘What should be included in a Value Proposition?’. Next is the different types of value proposition (VP) and the types of scenarios you would use them in; this could be anything from bid writing through to job...
What Should be Included in a Value Proposition and Why: To Help Win Bids
Last week, we explained what a value proposition is and why it’s important to have one written within bid and tender responses. This week, we’re going to be looking into what you should include, why it’s beneficial, and how that helps you win bids. What should I...
What is a Value Proposition? The answer: 1st place.
The Advantage of a Value Proposition for Bids A value proposition can come in many shapes and sizes. To put it simply, it’s a short statement that tells a customer the main reason your product or service is their best option. They need to know how you solve their...
5 Ways to use the Tender Document Format to Stand Out
For some tenders, the tender document format is set by the buyer. You have a pre-formatted template to input your answers, and limited opportunities to change the design. In others, you need to create a document from scratch and can make the most of the design and...
7 Persuasive Tender Writing Tips
You know that you’re great at what you do, and you want the client to award you the tender. But are your tender responses really doing you justice? Persuasive writing is part art, part science so here are our top tender writing tips that can really make a difference...