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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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In the world of business procurement, efficiency and staying ahead of the competition are paramount. As technology advances, procurement portals have emerged as indispensable platforms for accessing business opportunities.
Tender Response to provide free Carbon Reduction Plan baseline service to clients From 1 April 2024, Crown Commercial Services are including an option contract schedule for suppliers as part of their procurement process. The schedule refers to carbon reduction initiatives, carbon reduction plans and environmental and sustainability standards. The carbon reduction contract schedule is optional […]
Uncover the magic of references in maximizing your bid power. Understand their role, how they enhance your bids, and best practices for leveraging references effectively.
Are you aware of the impact the UK public sector’s net-zero objectives can have on your procurement decisions? Don’t risk losing opportunities because your environmental policies aren’t clear enough. Let us help you showcase your commitment to net zero and gain a competitive advantage. The UK government is on a mission to achieve net-zero carbon […]
In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, the quest for operational excellence and cost optimization remains a top priority for organizations across industries. One strategic avenue that businesses are increasingly exploring is the outsourcing of procurement functions to specialized agencies. This shift towards external procurement consultancy is driven by the desire to leverage the expertise of professionals […]
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Almost all procurements include Social Value these days and carry an attributable scoring of 5-10%. Sadly most of the work counts are still 500 words with only the occasional question reaching up to 1000 words.
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The United Kingdom public sector procurement system undergoes rapid transformation at present. The process of public sector procurement in the UK has shifted beyond delivering the most suitable technical solution. The procurement process has undergone changes which affect how contracts are designed and supplier selection occurs and what criteria must be fulfilled. The following three […]
Public sector tenders often come with detailed specifications — but not always. Sometimes, content may feel vague or open to interpretation, prompting suppliers to consider submitting a clarification question. But here’s the thing: not all ambiguity is bad. In fact, there are moments when not asking a question can give you a strategic edge — […]
SMEs need to focus equally on both the quality of their proposals and the precision of their public sector bids. The public sector evaluation process frequently eliminates suppliers through preventable minor errors instead of their technical proposal content. The following section presents three typical mistakes which frequently occur in tender submissions together with methods to […]