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Since joining Executive Compass earlier this year as a bid writer, time has flown by. Reflecting on my time here, I have provided an overview of our recruitment process, training programme and my experience working on...

We are delighted to announce that three of our experienced bid writers – Hannah Robinson, Craig Sutch, and Ciaran Clint – have been promoted to senior bid writing roles in recognition of their knowledge, skills an...

At present, supported accommodation for young people (aged 16+) is unregulated with no legal minimum standard currently in place. However, this is due to change, with new regulations due to come into force in 2023. We...

Public sector procurement is an effective means of establishing and developing a pipeline of work at an agreed rate, supporting your organisation’s financial stability. Since they can be so valuable, construction te...

Back in 2016, if someone had asked me where I saw myself in six years’ time, I would have laughed in disbelief at the very thought that I’d have gone from a trainee bid writer to the managing director of a bid wri...

You have identified an opportunity suitable for your organisation. However, the short notice deadline is prohibitive – not a problem! We explain below how Executive Compass’s experience, size and expertise can be ...

In short, yes. In public sector procurement, bidders can withdraw their tender submission at any point between submitting their bid and contract award. There are a multitude of reasons a bidder may need to withdraw, a...

As Pride Month 2022 comes to a close, ensuring LGBTQIA+ employees (alongside individuals possessing other protected characteristics) are represented and satisfied in the workplace has never been more crucial.

On the 11th of May 2022, the House of Lords was addressed with the first reading of the Procurement Bill – introducing drastic changes to the landscape of public sector procurement. The bill replaces 350 EU laws wit...

It is common for the quality submission of the tender to ask challenging questions that could reflect badly on the bidder’s ability to service the contract or meet the authorities’ requirements. These questions ca...

Throughout the bid management process, following bid writing best practice will increase your chances of success when completing PQQs (pre-qual...

Best practice information and bid libraries can be used as a foundation to build upon. However, it is essential that they are then tailored, adapted, and added to reflect the buyer’s requirements. We explain below h...