Vicky Poole

Vicky Poole

Vicky Poole, with 15 years in strategic sales, specialises in Commercial, Government, and Third Sector tenders. Founder of Tender Response, she leads a team aiding SMEs in public sector bids.

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4th April 2025 What’s the difference between proposals and bids?

Both proposals and tender responses are important forms of sales collateral, but they serve different purposes and are used in different contexts. Here’s a summary: Proposals: These are documents prepared by a business to present to potential clients. They typically include an overview of the business, the client’s pain points, the services or solutions being […]

21st March 2025 6 ways to respond to tenders and bids

The goal is to ensure a seamless process from start to finish, providing a holistic view of the entire bid. To complete a comprehensive bid always coordinate your application with relevant departments and stakeholders, possibly including outsourced project management or marketing teams (where relevant). Supplier Questionnaire: This is a form that collects information about your […]

7th March 2025 Top 3 things all companies need for tender and bid responses

If you’re small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Here are the top three things you should consider for tender responses: Organisation: Having all relevant company information together in one place is crucial. This includes insurance documents and other necessary paperwork that may be required as part of the tender response. Personal Significant Control: If a company […]

7th February 2025 How to Price a Public Sector Tender

Pricing a public sector tender can feel like navigating a maze, but with the right approach, you can make sure your bid stands out and is competitive. Let’s break it down into some key points. The following sections have come from the main questions that our clients have asked us when we have been helping […]

7th February 2025 4 reasons why you need up to date information for your next tender

Are your documents and certificates up-to-date so you are ready to submit bids or tender responses? When you’re busy responding to a bid, the questionnaire of “company information” is usually the last thing to be completed. Why – its supposed to be the easiest… But in reality, what happens is that information is poorly managed […]

3rd February 2025 How to answer a question when writing a bid response

The goal is to clearly respond to each requirement, demonstrate your knowledge and experience, and provide evidence of your claims through client references. There is a simple and easy to follow structure when writing responses to bid questions. Initial Question: Start with the question or requirement from the tender document. It’s really important to specifically […]

31st January 2025 To Bid or Not to Bid: Why You Should Always Ask Yourself This Question Before Bidding

When it comes to bid writing for public sector tenders, it’s crucial to ask yourself, “Should I bid or not?” This question helps you decide if it’s worth your time and effort, because when you bid for a tender, they can be quite full on and in some industries, it can be better for you to […]

17th January 2025 How to Qualify a Bid to Win Government Contracts

When it comes to bid writing for a Public Sector Tender, it’s crucial to know if the bid is worth your time and effort. This process is called “qualifying a bid.” Here’s a detailed guide to help you understand how to do it to win government contracts. Tender Response specialises in expert bid writing and […]

20th December 2024 How Tender Response Simplifies Grant Applications for UK Charities and Businesses

The world of grant applications can be daunting for many businesses and charities. However, Tender Response, a specialist in public sector (which includes grants!), offers a streamlined approach to simplify this process. Here’s how they make grant applications more manageable and successful: 1. Expert Grant Advice including Grant Finding and Grant Writing Tender Response provides […]

13th December 2024 How Tender Response Simplifies the Tender Application Process

The world of tender responses can be daunting for many individuals and businesses.

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29th September 2025 Why Is public sector procurement different?

Wouldn’t it be so much easier if you could pick up the phone and speak to someone? They could tell you exactly what they want and you can send a quote. Sadly in public sector… doesn’t work like that.

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4th July 2025 What is the Procurement Act 2023—and how does this affect YOU?

At Tender Response, we understand that navigating new government systems can be daunting—especially when they directly impact your ability to bid for public sector contracts. With the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023, many suppliers are unsure how to access critical information like their PPON or generate a Share Code. That’s why we’ve created this […]

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20th June 2025 How Long Do Share Codes Last—and How Can I Get a New One?

At Tender Response, we understand that navigating new government systems can be daunting—especially when they directly impact your ability to bid for public sector contracts. With the introduction of the GOV.UK One Login, many suppliers are unsure how to access critical information like their PPON or generate a Share Code. That’s why we’ve created this […]

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