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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 be selective on the bids you go for. Here’s a simple guide to help you understand why this question is so important.
Tender Response specialises in expert bid writing and consultancy services for public sector tenders. We offer a range of services, including bid writing, bid management, and bid training, tailored to maximise your chances of success. When it comes to us helping you to qualify a bid, we take our clients though a simple process – which we have outlined below. A more thorough overview of How to Qualify a Bid to get a government contract HERE in an earlier blog post.
Before you start writing a bid, you need to think about your chances of winning. Grab yourself a white board and split into 3 sections to help you to bid for a tender. In section 1 lets consider what your know about the bid.
Here are some topics to consider:
Next in column 2, think about whether you can actually do the work if you win the bid. Consider the following:
Finally, you need to check if you have the resources to complete the project. Here are some key points to consider:
It’s also important to think about the financial impact of responding to the bid. Here are some questions to ask yourself:
Asking yourself “To bid or not to bid?” is a crucial step in the bid writing process. It helps you save time and resources by focusing on bids that you have a good chance of winning. By considering your ability to win, understanding the criteria, meeting the client’s objectives, having the necessary resources, and assessing the financial impact, you can make an informed decision on when to bid for a tender.
If you’re looking for more information on this, or would like to explore a full bid qualification process, we have a How to Qualify a Bid to get a government contract blog here that we think you will find useful.
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