Practical tools and resources

Many of our clients know exactly how they want their bid processes to work but do not have the time to source or develop the systems and materials needed to support their vision.

As a result of our many years experience in Public Sector bidding we have developed a wide range of user manuals, guidelines and training materials that can be adapted to support your processes. In addition we have developed business relationships with software providers who produce bid management solutions. We have used and tested a range of these systems and understand the operational situations where they are most effective.

If you would like to know how you can access our resources and save yourself time and effort and improve productivity across your organisation please contact us.

The following is a sample of some of our existing resources

Public Sector Wrinkles

Understand the UK procurement process, the Official Journal of the European Union and other international bid regulations. Appreciate the traps that catch the unwary, and what you can do to avoid them.

Choosing What to Do

Access a proven analysis tool to prioritise bids and tune the use of resources. Always know what you need to do next to maximise your team's success.

Get on the Long List

Learn what you can do to increase your organisation's exposure in the right places. Implement processes so that you are invited to bid for more business. Find out how to get on the list for contracts that are not published.

Get on the Short List

Understand successful bids and appreciate what will make the difference for you. Discover what to include and how to make your submissions more compelling. Use techniques to make your bids interesting and easier to review, leading to higher scores.

Methods and Processes

  • Bid Authoring Guidelines
  • Political Analysis or the Bid Environment
  • Proposal production guidelines
  • Guidelines for creating an Executive Summary