Tender Writing & Bid Management

Avoiding common bid writing mistakes is an essential first step to producing a winning tender submission.

In preparation for 2026, we reflect on key lessons learnt within the bid and tender writing industry across 2025.

Based on our expert analysis of patterns and trends in public sector tendering, we provide insight into potential trends for 2026.

Tender submissions can vary significantly depending on whether they are for the private or the public sector.

In accordance with the tender process being fair, open and transparent, some bids may contain tender questions around compliance with the Bribery Act 2010. Typically this will focus on a bidder’s commitment to preve...

The public procurement process can be complex to negotiate for first-time bidders – we break down how the process and public tendering works.

We share our tips and best practice on drafting sustainability responses when tendering.

It is crucial to ensure you have sufficient resources in place for any bid and tender submissions falling during the holiday period.

Construction tendering is an effective means of establishing and developing a pipeline of work at an agreed rate, supporting your organisation’s financial stability.

You’ve navigated the pre-qualification and ITT stage and now you have been invited to complete a bid interview or bid presentation. You may be wondering how you should prepare to give yourself the best chance possib...

Post tender negotiations are a mechanism contracting authorities can use as part of the tender process, particularly under the ‘competitive flexible’ procedure.

Whilst complex bid tracking software is not always required, we share our tips on how to ensure strong processes are in place to support wider bid management.