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We often find ourselves approached by organisations who as the incumbent provider want to defend their position and retain contracts they currently hold. They are confident in their proven track record, have strong re...

Recently, we have seen an increase in the use of scenario-based questions being asked in tender submissions. We discuss some examples and how you might respond to this type of question.

When writing a tender, one of the most prominent trapdoors and pitfalls is to simply forget the competitive nature of the process. We discuss how our team of bid writers remain competitive, and how this can be applied...

We revisit how an increased focus on net zero will impact SME's approach to tendering in the future, and what they can do to create a carbon reduction plan.

With tendering opportunities becoming increasingly competitive, holding relevant industry accreditations, certifications and memberships can be an excellent method to distinguish yourself from other competitors and ma...

It’s that time again – you have identified an exciting tendering opportunity that could help realise your growth ambitions. However, your excitement may be dampened by the overwhelming requirements of the tenderin...

NHS England and NHS Improvement Board have published a roadmap outlining medium and long-term expectations for suppliers around social value and carbon reduction.

As we move into a new year, it’s time to look forward to how the procurement landscape can be expected to change. While tendering trends regularly change based on innovation, updated rules and regulations or simply ...

Executive Compass has been involved in numerous larger-scale bids, and bid writer Mary Marshall has recently been seconded t...

This year marks the 10th anniversary since the introduction of the Public Services (Social Value) Act, requiring public bodies to consider how the services they commission and procure might improve the economic, socia...

Posted on 07-01-2022

Why presentation is important When writing tender responses, particularly those with specified page limits of word counts, it can be tempting to pack as much information in as possible. This…