Category: Policy & Process

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 […]

Policy & Process
6th June 2025 What’s Needed for a Public Sector Carbon Reduction Plan in 2025

At Tender Response, we know that sustainability is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s a core requirement in public sector procurement. With the introduction of the Carbon Reduction Contract Schedule and updates to PPN 06/21, suppliers bidding for government contracts—especially those over £5 million—must now demonstrate a clear and credible commitment to Net Zero. In […]

Policy & Process
18th September 2024 What to include in modern slavery, GDPR and health and safety statements when responding to tender invitations

Have you been asked for additional policies for Tender Responses? All public sector tenders will include a requirement for comprehensive statements on modern slavery, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Health, safety and Environment (HSE) in the standard supplier questionnaire (SSQ). These areas reflect critical legal and ethical obligations that any supplier must meet […]

Policy & Process

Latest Insights From Tender Response

17th October 2025 How to make your bid better (before submission)

In the final hours before a bid submission, it’s tempting to rely on instinct and experience. But even seasoned bid teams can miss critical marks, especially when frameworks evolve, scoring matrices shift, and buyer expectations become more nuanced. Experienced bid teams leave nothing to chance… we like to evaluate our bids against the tender requirements […]

Bid Writing & Tender Management
17th October 2025 Getting ready for G Cloud 15

With G-Cloud 15 applications opening on 23 October 2025, the race is on. But while some consultancies are pushing urgency, at Tender Response, we believe in strategic calm, not last-minute scrambles. Why should you apply to G Cloud? G-Cloud remains the UK public sector’s flagship cloud procurement route, with over £16 billion awarded since 2012. […]

Bid Writing & Tender Management
13th October 2025 How to Build a Winning Social Value Response for Public Sector Tenders

The process of creating a response to social value requirements for public sector tender opportunities requires specific steps. The social value section of public sector tenders presents the biggest challenge for SMEs who bid on these opportunities because it now carries significant weight in evaluation scoring. The social value section of tenders represents 10-30% of […]

Bid Writing & Tender Management, Insights