A tender is a formal document that is used to invite businesses to bid for a contract. Tenders are often used by government agencies and other organizations to procure goods and services. Tender writing can be a complex and time-consuming process. However, by following some simple tips, businesses can increase Read more…
The UK government has set ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions. By 2050, the UK aims to be net zero carbon, meaning that it will emit no more greenhouse gases than it removes from the atmosphere. This is a significant challenge, and local authorities expect businesses delivering services on their Read more…
On 1 May 2019 the UK Parliament passed an extraordinary measure: a national declaration of an Environment and Climate Emergency. The UK is the first national government to declare such an emergency. The decision marks a renewed sense of urgency in tackling climate change, following a visit to Parliament by Read more…
Social value has been defined as “‘the additional benefit to the community from a commissioning/procurement process over and above the direct purchasing of goods, services and outcomes”. Suppliers can have a substantial positive impact on local communities beyond the direct remit of their contract. And by aligning social value commissioning Read more…
Do you want to make 2017 the best year ever for your business? If so, winning business with local authority tenders could be a great way for you to expand. To maximise your chances of success, here are five things you can do right now to help make 2017 a Read more…
If you’re looking to win new business, a poorly written and presented bid won’t get you very far through the process, no matter how well qualified or experienced your Company. The end client will probably be left feeling underwhelmed on the effort and consideration that has gone into your submission. Read more…
The word ‘tenders’ refers to the contract opportunities published by public sector organisations for goods and services. Strictly speaking, a ‘tender’ is a bid submitted by a business to win work, but in the public sector procurement context it is used more loosely to cover the whole process from the contract notice Read more…
As part of the PQQ or ITT process you are likely to be asked about your company policies. You might be asked to confirm you have them, confirm they cover a particular aspect or be asked to provide a copy. The most common policies asked for are: Equality and Read more…
When submitting a bid, you are likely to be asked to supply details of referees. The purpose is to get an independent confirmation of your ability to deliver the service which is being tendered. References might be PASS/FAIL, which means that if your references are good enough you move Read more…
You have seen a tender opportunity. And you definitely want to grow your business. So you should bid, right? Well, not necessarily. Bidding takes time and effort. It costs to bid – whether it is using a specialist tender writing service to help you or just the opportunity cost Read more…