Winning a public sector contract can be a valuable source of revenue for businesses. However, the process can be complex and time-consuming. To succeed in securing public sector contracts, businesses must take a proactive approach to pipeline planning, search for opportunities in the right places, develop capture planning and strategies, and effectively navigate tender portals and alert services. Preparing for

In our previous article, we highlighted the importance of the HR function and how it plays a key role and influence in many businesses. This was especially true during the Covid-19 pandemic when businesses had to re-evaluate the way they operated and manage the HR function during an unprecedented and uncertain time. In this article, we will further explore important

With rising energy costs a pressing concern in the UK, the timing was appropriate for the Westminster Energy, Environment and Transport Forum: Next steps for UK heat and heat networks conference, held online on 12 January 2023. Heat is the largest source of emissions in the UK; about 86% of energy demand is for heat and hot water in homes.

Martyn is a single dad of four girls, a carer for his disabled father, a small business owner (Coles Scaffolding Contractors Limited of Swindon) and a mental health campaigner. His company became social media famous thanks to their videos featuring the amazing Todd Scanlon, the UK’s first scaffolder with Down’s Syndrome. Martyn recently shared some of the highs and lows

2022 has been the year when the term VUCA really came into its own. The acronym describes a world which is Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous and most people would now agree with this description of the systems that we live and work within. The UK economy has suffered two seismic shocks this year: the war in Ukraine with its’

Human resources (HR) is the umbrella term used to describe the management of employees in an organisation. It plays a key role in developing, reinforcing and changing the culture of an organisation. In this article, we cover some important aspects of HR in the 2020s, shared with us by HR Professional, Ian Pilbeam. The impact of Covid-19 on the HR

In the competitive field of bidding, it can be frustrating to put your time and effort into crafting a bid submission that you think represents the work you do, only to be told that while your bid was good, it was beaten by one that was excellent. Perhaps you know the winning bidder’s work, and you know your offer is

Responding to tender opportunities and requests for proposals is critical to the stability and development of many businesses. Whether you are looking to win more work, retain contracts or explore different markets, you must adopt a structured, well thought our qualification process. This article provides a step-by-step approach to qualifying opportunities which can help ensure that you can win more

With the UK economy targeted on achieving net zero by 2050 and the Scottish Government’s target set at 2045, there has never been a more important time to understand the circular economy. This article will provide actionable advice to ensure you incorporate the circular economy into your bid writing to win more tenders by delivering sustainability and social value. The

When you are focused on a brilliant idea or a crucial project, writing a funding bid can slip down your to do list. You know why the funder should allocate some of their money to your work, and you are optimistic that they will see it too. However, funds are receiving more applications than ever, and with more pressure on