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Using a Bid Library to Streamline the Bidding Process

In the competitive world of business, bidding for new contract opportunities is a common practice to continue growing as a business. To increase their chances ...
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Creating a Competitive Social Value Offer as an SME

If you’re an SME bidding on contracts against large companies, it can feel like a David & Goliath situation, especially when it comes to social ...
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Are You Working in Line with the New UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard?

If you work in the construction sector, and especially if you are bidding in the construction sector, you will have been confronted with varying definitions ...
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Developing Win Themes: A Practical Guide

Win themes are a key part of a successful bid, and without them you are at risk of submitting a bid that sounds just like ...
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Engaging the Next Generation in the Transition to Net Zero

The net zero journey has been a topic of conversation since 2008 when the UK Climate Change Act first set a target of achieving 80% ...
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Harnessing the Power of Business Awards to Win More Work

In the competitive landscape of contract opportunities, businesses are constantly seeking ways to gain an edge. One powerful tool for achieving this is through participating ...
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Carbon Reduction Plans for NHS Contracts: Are You Ready?

From April 2023, the NHS will require its suppliers of new contracts over £5 million to publish a carbon reduction plan (CRP). If you are ...
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9 Changes to the standard Selection Questionnaire for bidders to know – PPN 03/23

If you’ve filled out a standard Selection Questionnaire (SQ) in April, you may have noticed a few changes. These are the result of the government’s ...
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Public Sector Bidding – Engage Early for Success

With the UK public sector’s annual spend of £350bn on things ranging from app development to zoo facilities management, all organisations should be bidding for ...
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Overcoming Bidding Challenges (Part 2)

In part 1 of this series, we offered some solutions to the most common challenges you are likely to face from buyers as a bid ...
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Overcoming Bidding Challenges (Part 1)

If you are frequently dealing with the same bidding challenges, such as unhelpful clients, difficult-to-reach internal subject matter experts, a ‘last-minute’ culture and/or long working ...
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Getting Started with Public Sector Bidding

The process of bidding for public sector contracts can be complex, with various stages and considerations to take into account. Whether you are a small-to-medium-sized ...
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A Guide to Winning Public Sector Contracts

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 ...
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Human Resources in the 2020s (Part 2)

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 ...
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Heat Networks – What Bidders Need to Know

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 ...
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#NoStigmaHere – Interview with Martyn Coles

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 ...
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2023 Bid Trends – What’s Coming for Bids and Proposals?

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 ...
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Human Resources in the 2020s (Part 1 of 2)

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 ...
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How to Take a Bid from Good to Excellent

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 ...
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SMART Bidding – Bid Less to Win More!

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 ...
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