WINNING
WORK
We support you all the way - from finding the opportunities through to making the right connections
Business development.
Our service is bespoke for each client. We will agree a clear scope with you that defines our remit and who we can and cannot contact. This ensures existing connections are maintained internally and we don’t tread on anyone's toes. We can either support you, lead your business development or offer a helping hand, as required. We draw on our deep knowledge of clients, contractors, developers and designers. We can also employ our subscription software to provide you with focused insights on your targets.
. Reviews of 1900 UK procurement portals
. Existing relationships and key introductions
. Deep understanding of the UK market to avoid you wasting your time
. Confidential enquiries on your behalf
. Access to software which informs you who the incumbent suppliers are
. Market share research
. Market analysis and mapping
Bid management.
We manage your bid with a laser focus on hitting deliverable deadlines. We develop or implement your win strategy to ensure the team's focus is on the right areas. We manage the commercials and pricing, providing our unique insight from client and contractor side roles.
We don’t just do ‘proposals and process bid management’ like many of our competitors. We lead your governance and reporting - ensuring full confidence is maintained and a smooth path to submission.
Bid writing.
We agree our scope tailored around your existing team. We can write the whole submission, parts of it or strategically review. Our largest bids have included five writers - full time. Sometimes it is 1 dedicated writer on call, as you need them. We have in-house graphic designers who are able to develop bespoke images to visually strengthen and convey your message - to make a difference.
. We answer technically challenging questions, framework responses, CVs, organisation charts, diagrams, method statements and everything in between
. We’ve even helped companies produce quality submissions with 8 hours' notice
. We have technical writers who have delivered major construction projects - so they know why the client is asking the question
. Experience of marking bids for clients
. £1.1bn of work won in last 2 years
. Pragmatic and cost appropriate for small bids
. Robust and innovative approach for those huge bids
. Answer mapping and story boarding
. Independent and in-house reviews before we submit for you
Cost and estimating.
In complete confidence, and with the experience of having been customer side, we are able to work with you to develop robust proposals that balance contracts, pricing and payment for the very best outcome.
. NEC, JCT and bespoke contract knowledge
. D&B, construction only, 2 stage and ECI experience
. Delivery and P&L experience
. Cross sector experience for Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers, PLCs to family run SMEs
. BoQ take offs
. Commercial models
. Delivery strategies
. Negotiation stage support
Work Winning FAQs
Q: What types of companies do you work with?
A: We support a wide range of clients, from SMEs to Tier-1 contractors, PLCs, developers, local authorities and public-sector bodies.
Q: Do you support full bids or only parts of the bid process?
A: We’re flexible. We can manage the full bid process, take on specific sections, or provide strategic oversight depending on your requirements.
Q: What does your Business Development service include?
A: Business development support includes market analysis, procurement portal monitoring, targeted introductions, confidential enquiries, market mapping and tailored positioning strategies.
Q: What does your Bid Management service cover?
A: Bid management includes win-strategy development, team coordination, narrative development, pricing and commercial support, governance, compliance checks and submission management.
Q: Can you provide standalone bid writing?
A: Yes. We can write the full submission or specific sections such as method statements, CVs, case studies, technical responses and graphics. We also offer strategic reviews of existing drafts.
Q: Do you offer cost estimating and commercial support?
A: Yes, including estimating, BoQ take-offs, pricing models, commercial advice, negotiation support and expertise across NEC, JCT, design-and-build, two-stage and ECI contracts.
Q: Can you support both small contracts and major bids?
A: Absolutely. Our support is scalable, from small local tenders to large, complex, multi-million-pound bids.
Q: Do we need to commit to an ongoing retainer?
A: Not necessarily. We offer both one-off bid support and longer-term tailored agreements depending on what you need.
Q: How do you price your services?
A: Pricing is bespoke and based on the size, complexity and scope of the work. We’ll provide a clear proposal once we understand your requirements.
Q: How quickly can you turn around urgent bids?
A: We regularly work to tight deadlines and have delivered full submissions within very short timeframes when required.
Q: What information do you need from us to begin?
A: We usually request past case studies, CVs, technical data, organisational details, and the tender documents. If you’re missing some elements, we can help develop them.
Q: What types of contracts and frameworks do you have experience with?
A: We work across a wide range, including NEC, JCT, design-and-build, two-stage procurement, ECI and bespoke contract structures.
Q: Can you sign an NDA or confidentiality agreement?
A: Yes, confidentiality is essential in tendering, and we’re happy to work under an NDA where required.
Q: Do you provide post-submission support?
A: Yes. We can assist with debriefs, feedback analysis, bid improvement recommendations and strategy development for future opportunities.
