Bidding in Partnership (SME Edition): Joint Partner, Consortium, or Sub-Contractor?
Bidding with a partner? Choose the right model (consortium, JV, subcontract), split roles cleanly, stay compliant, and avoid the messy fallout.
Bidding in Partnership (SME Edition): Joint Partner, Consortium, or Sub‑Contractor?
SME bidding with a partner? Here’s how to choose the right model (consortium, JV, subcontract), split roles, stay compliant, and avoid messy fallouts.
You’re on a Framework — Now What?
Being on a framework doesn’t guarantee work. Here’s what to do next: internal rollout, call-offs, visibility, compliance, and winning mini-competitions.
UK local and devolved elections (May 2026): what they mean for suppliers bidding into councils (England and Wales)
After May 2026 elections, expect contract reviews and shifting priorities in England and Wales. Practical, evidence-led tips for suppliers bidding to councils.
Top 10 Bid Review Tips (Because “Submitting” Isn’t a Strategy)
Reviews win bids. These 10 bid review tips help SMEs check compliance, scoring alignment, evidence and clarity, without getting lost in grammar.
Top 10 Social Value Bidding Tips (For Beginners, Updated for PPN 002)
New to social value in tenders? 10 practical tips aligned to PPN 002 to write credible, measurable commitments (with a plan) that score well.
Top 10 Bid Management Tips (For SMEs Managing Bids Themselves)
Bid writing is the output. Bid management stops the chaos. 10 practical bid management tips for SMEs to plan, coordinate, review and submit on time.
Top 10 Bid Writing Tips (For SMEs New to Public Sector Bidding)
New to public sector bidding? 10 practical bid writing tips to stay compliant, answer clearly, and score higher—without wasting words.
Process vs Creativity in Bid Writing: Why You Need Both
In this blog, we take a look at Process and Creativity in bid writing, and why you need both to succeed.
Crown Commercial Service: Why You Should Pay Attention
In this blog, we take a look at Crown Commercial Service Frameworks, and why it is a good idea to apply to get on them.
Going International: Making Time Zones Work for Your Bid Team
In this blog, we take a look at how having an international bid team could be an advantage.
Presenting Correctly: Making the Most of Your Bid Interview
In this blog, we take a look at bid presentations: making sure you do not fall at the final hurdle.
Managing Multiple Writers on a Bid: How to Make It Work
In our blog this week, we take a look at how to make having multiple writers on a bid work.
Why Reviewing Is Just as Important as Writing in the Bid Process
In our blog this month, we take a look at the importance of reviewing, and how to review.
Lies, Lies, and Damned Statistics
In our blog this month, we take a look at the joy of statistics, how they can enhance your bid, and why to be careful with them.
The Central Digital Platform for Procurement
In our blog this month, we take a quick look at the new(ish) Central Digital Platform for Procurement.
Foreign Affairs
In our blog this month, we look at the impact of Trump on procurement and bidding in the UK.
The Procurement Act 2023
In this blog, we take a quick and simple look at the Procurement Act 2023, which went live on 24th February 2025.
2025 – The Year Ahead
In this blog, we take a look at what 2025 could mean in procurement and bidding.