Here's how to respond to a tender for work successfully

Whether it’s your first time tendering for work or you’re already a veteran in the industry, the goal remains the same – to be successful. But the tender response process can be very complex, and very daunting to many. If not done correctly, success may be hard to reach.

The top 10 tendering mistakes - and how to avoid them

I've written hundreds of tenders and supporting documents in my entire writing career, and I've seen people making the same mistakes over and over again. I don't really blame them, to be honest. Tender writing is tedious. It requires a lot of time and effort and, more importantly, keen attention to details. But you can avoid those mistakes if you're aware of what they are.

COVID-19 : A look back at how the pandemic has affected the tendering world

2020 - the year that for many of us felt like the longest ever because of the pandemic that hit the whole world by storm. The global economy has been massively shaken and is remains unstable. The impact of COVID-19 has dominated news headlines and agendas across every industry all over the world. All levels of Government and the private sector continue to exert their best efforts to formulate business continuity plans aimed at combating the disruptions caused by COVID-19. And the tendering world is no exception.

10 Tips to help you win that cleaning tender

As a tender response writer, I’ve helped loads of cleaning businesses win lucrative Government and private sector. If you prefer to DIY it rather than use the services of a tender writing consultant, here are a few tips that will help you to win:

6 Reasons Why Incumbents Lose Tenders

So you’ve been enjoying a lucrative Government or Commercial contract but the contract term is coming to a close and you have to get on the tender merry-go-round once again. But all too often I see the incumbent fail - and I usually end up talking to them 3 years later when the contract is again up for tender. So what goes wrong? I’ve reviewed loads of tenders prepared by the incumbent service provider and I can tell you a few common issues I see time after time.