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31st May 2024
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Make the most of Public Sector Data to sell more effectively

In today’s data-driven world, businesses including the public sector are faced with an unprecedented amount of information at their fingertips. Yet, despite the abundance of data, many companies, councils and charities continue to rely on procurement scoring matrices for making decisions. The consequences of this approach can be dire, with missed opportunities, wasted resources, and ultimately, a competitive disadvantage in the market.

One of the most significant drawbacks of ignoring data in decision-making is the risk of making uninformed choices. Without data to guide decision-making, businesses are essentially flying blind, relying on subjective judgments that may be influenced by biases or personal preferences. This can lead to poor outcomes, missed opportunities, and costly mistakes that could have been avoided with a more data driven approach.

Without data to support their decisions, businesses may struggle to justify their choices or demonstrate their effectiveness to stakeholders. This can erode trust and confidence in leadership, leading to decreased employee morale and stakeholder dissatisfaction. In today’s increasingly transparent and accountable business environment, data-driven decision-making is not just a competitive advantage – it’s a necessity for long-term success and sustainability.

Research your competition to sell better against them.

Without data to identify trends, predict customer behaviour, or assess market dynamics, businesses may fail to capitalize on emerging opportunities or respond effectively to changing conditions. This can result in lost revenue, market share, and competitive advantage, as competitors who embrace data-driven decision-making surge ahead.

Competitors can use the readily available market information within the public sector to sharpen their pencil, being more competitive and aggressive with pricing across both of their public sector and private sector offerings. Being astute with your commercial offer as part of your bid process or tender response contributes to 30-50% of your overall score – so any advantage that you can find will be insightful.

The negative impact of not using data to make decisions cannot be overstated. From uninformed choices and missed opportunities to inefficiencies and wasted resources, the consequences of ignoring data in decision-making are far-reaching and costly. Embracing data-driven decision-making is not just a competitive advantage – it’s a strategic imperative for businesses seeking to thrive in today’s dynamic market landscape.

Get in touch with the expert team at Tender Response

If we’ve sold you on the benefits of hiring a business analyst for your market research, why not get in touch with the friendly, professional team at Tender Response?

We offer a range of cost-effective business intelligence services covering everything from one-off reports to regular annual subscription services.

Speak to the team today and let us help you find, respond and win contracts to help you grow your business.

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