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As we enter the new year, it’s time to look forward at some of the key trends and topics bidders and buyers alike should be aware of in the public sector procurement landscape.

We take a look at some of the common aspects of tender submissions, including what documents are included in a tender pack, minimum qualification criteria and common quality topics in a question set.

The most recent Procurement Policy Note (PPN) issued by the Cabinet Office addresses the ‘prompt, fair and effective payment in all businesses’, aiming to increase cash flow and simplify supply chain payment proce...

2023 has brought record sales, promotion for several members of the team and sustained business expansion for Executive Compass. We reflect on a year of growth, development and continuous success for our clients in ou...

With only a few weeks left before Christmas, it is crucial to ensure you have sufficient resources in place for any bid and tender submissions falling during the holiday period. With many staff members taking annual l...

Bid and tender submissions can vary in size and word count, ranging from 1,000 words to upwards of 50,000 words. This can depend on a number of factors, including the level of detail required by the buyer, complexity ...

Some clients occasionally conflate or confuse social value and added value when bidding for public sector contracts. We explain their differences, ideas for both topics and how best to respond to them within the tende...

On 26 October, The Procurement Act 2023 received royal assent, ushering in the widest-ranging changes to public sector procurement in decades. After 18 months in parliament and two years of consultation following the ...

In the past, hard copy tender submissions meant that you were unable or restricted in submitting clarification questions to purchasing authorities, as it would result in an unfair competitive advantage.

Bid and tender submissions require careful, diligent planning to ensure all documents are in order ahead of submission deadlines. Although our internal quality processes facilitate smooth and uneventful submissions, t...

Some businesses employ a ‘copy-and-paste’ approach to quality responses within a tender submission, leading to repetitive and irrelevant content. Allocating appropriate time to conduct research on the tender oppor...

A common quality topic encountered in bid and tender writing involves how your organisation approaches health and safety. Prior to awarding the contract, authorities need reassurance that you have suitable and suffici...