As COVID-19 moves from pandemic to endemic, it seems a good time to reflect on what has changed in the world of professional services bidding. Some fairly significant developments have been noted over the last three years both in what is being asked of bidders and also of employers of bid staff. In this article I list 5 bid requirement
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
AM Bid, UK-leading bids and tenders specialist, is pleased to report a record turnover in excess of £1 million for the second year in a row as it continues to recover from the impact of Covid-19. Figures to the year end 30 September 2022, saw the company post increased revenues of £1,153,165 compared to £1,044,684 on the previous 12 months,
With the Bank of England raising interest rates as Britain’s worst bout of inflation for 40 years hit, world-renowned business coach Brad Sugars is warning business owners against taking a natural reaction of battening down the hatches. “The first thing businesses tend to do in a recession is stop their marketing activities to save money. If our businesses made it
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
In this article, we provide a few highlights from our Ultimate Tender Coach public sector bid writing training programme. The programme consists of 24 modules of video training from 3 AM Bid directors with a combined 42 years of successful public sector bidding experience. Understand where you want to focus your efforts. Who is your target market? What is your
Intellectual Property (IP) is a category of property that refers to creations of the mind, which can include inventions, designs, symbols, names and images. Oliver Tidman, an expert in Intellectual Property, explains that it is important to protect your Intellectual Property to help take legal action against anyone who steals or copies it. By protecting your Intellectual Property, you have
Events such as the Covid-19 pandemic have introduced new realities, forcing businesses to pivot and adopt bold new strategies. Aileen Boyle, CEO and Founder of Fortro Ltd, is an expert at helping CEOs and leaders create strategies to build a better, stronger and scalable business. In this article, we cover some of the insights that Aileen shares with us on
