Bid & Tender Support Ltd

Bid & Tender Support Ltd Bid & Tender Support help businesses write winning bids, proposals and tenders. At Bid & Tender Support, we help businesses win more work. It’s what we do best.

For over 10 years, we've supported clients across a wide range of sectors, helping them secure thousands of public and private sector contracts worth over £1 billion. With a proven win rate of more than 85 percent, we know how to make your bids stand out. We offer flexible, affordable support that fits around your needs. You can call on us during busy times or rely on us as a long-term extension o

f your team. We don’t just write bids - we guide you through the whole process, offering support and advice every step of the way. Our approach is personal, practical and based on what actually works. We take the time to understand your business and create solutions that work for you. No matter your size or sector, if you want to win more bids, we’re here to help.

This year, we’re continuing our annual cake sale and raffle to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.This year, our t...
03/09/2026

This year, we’re continuing our annual cake sale and raffle to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

This year, our target is £500, and we’d love your help to reach it!

Come and see us at Olney Market Place on 24th September, from 9:30am–11:00am for some delicious cakes and a chance to enter our raffle.

Can’t make it on the day? You can still support us by donating here: https://cm26.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/cm26018584

Every donation, big or small, will help us reach our target. Thank you for your support!

What happens when the right tender comes up, but your business isn’t ready to bid for it?That was the position a commerc...
02/09/2026

What happens when the right tender comes up, but your business isn’t ready to bid for it?

That was the position a commercial cleaning company came to us in.

They had the experience, a strong client base and the ambition to win larger public and private sector contracts.

What they were missing was a clear process for tendering.

So, rather than jumping straight into a bid, we helped them get the basics in place first.

We helped them organise their key documents, set up a tender inbox, register with the right portals and build a library of case studies and evidence they could use in future bids.

Then two opportunities came up that they wanted to pursue.

We reviewed both tenders, developed a bid strategy and worked with the client to build strong, compliant responses, from gathering the evidence through to final quality checks.

They passed Stage 1 and are now progressing to the next phase.

If you're looking to grow through tendering, getting your business ready to bid can be just as important as finding the opportunities themselves.

“We can deliver the contract” might not be enough anymore.The UK Government has announced changes to how businesses will...
01/09/2026

“We can deliver the contract” might not be enough anymore.

The UK Government has announced changes to how businesses will be assessed when bidding for government contracts, in a market worth around £90bn a year.

For contracts worth £5m or more, the weighting given to local benefits is set to increase from 10% to 20%.

That means things like:
- Creating high-quality British jobs.
- Tackling local skills shortages.
- Supporting young people through apprenticeships and work placements.

So, if you're an SME bidding for public sector work, it's worth looking at what your business can bring beyond the service itself.

Do you create jobs locally?
Do you work with local suppliers?
Can you offer training, apprenticeships or work experience?
Do you already have initiatives in place that could demonstrate your wider impact?

These are the things you need to think about before you start writing your tender response.

You might already be doing some of them. The question is, are you showing the buyer the value they’ll get by choosing your business?

31/08/2026

A £1.5bn framework opportunity for contractors...

Pagabo has announced a new Medium Works Framework, expected to be worth £1.5bn over four years.

But what does that actually mean for your business?

This isn't a £1.5bn contract that one contractor wins.

It's a framework, bringing together approved contractors who can then be considered for relevant public sector projects during the life of the framework.

The framework will cover projects up to £15m, split across five lots based on project value:

• Up to £500k
• £500k–£1m
• £1m–£4m
• £4m–£8m
• £8m–£15m

One of the things that makes this particularly interesting for SMEs is its focus on regional contractors, giving smaller and regional businesses the opportunity to compete for public sector work that fits their size and capabilities.

But before jumping into a framework bid, it's important to look beyond the headline value.

Ask yourself:

Is the right lot suitable for your business?

Do the project values match the work you deliver?

Can you meet the framework requirements?

And is the potential pipeline of work worth the time and resource involved in bidding?

Getting onto a framework can open up opportunities, but framework appointment doesn't guarantee you'll win work.

The first step is making sure it's the right opportunity for your business in the first place.

💻 We’ll be covering this in more detail in our free webinar on 9 September, where we’ll look at how to identify the opportunities that are right for your business and build a stronger approach to tendering link in comments

The ITT is expected to be issued on 1 September 2026, so this is one to keep on your radar if you're looking to grow your public sector work.

What happens when a key member of your bid team leaves at the worst possible time?A security services provider came to u...
26/08/2026

What happens when a key member of your bid team leaves at the worst possible time?

A security services provider came to us for urgent support after their internal Bid Writer resigned shortly before the submission of a significant private sector contract opportunity.

We stepped in quickly, working through a detailed handover before reviewing the draft responses, identifying gaps, strengthening evidence and working with operational teams and subject matter experts to bring out the client's key differentiators.

We also supported with compliance checking, response restructuring and quality assurance to ensure the final submission aligned closely with the evaluation criteria.

Despite the tight timeframe, the tender was submitted successfully.

Eight months later, the client secured a place on the framework 🎉

If your bid team needs additional support, whether for one tender or ongoing support, we'd be happy to help.

AI can write a tender response. But can it win the contract?That’s where things get interesting.AI is changing the way b...
25/08/2026

AI can write a tender response. But can it win the contract?

That’s where things get interesting.

AI is changing the way businesses approach tendering. It can work through lengthy documents, pull out key requirements, flag compliance points and save you hours of admin.

But there’s a catch.

A tender isn’t won by simply answering the questions. It’s won by understanding what the buyer wants, showing why your business is the right choice and creating a response that scores.

That’s where human expertise still matters.

In this article, we look at where you should use AI in your tendering process, where you shouldn’t, and how combining AI with experienced bid writing can give you a stronger chance of winning.

👉 Read the article. Link in the comments.

A new tender opportunity worth a look...Management of Cleaning Services, Hamstead Hall Academy TrustEstimated value: £1....
24/08/2026

A new tender opportunity worth a look...

Management of Cleaning Services, Hamstead Hall Academy Trust
Estimated value: £1.2m
Deadline: 16/09/2026

If you’re in the cleaning sector and looking to grow your public sector work, this could be worth considering 🧽

With an estimated value of £1.2m, it’s a substantial opportunity for a cleaning business with the right experience and capacity.

If you’re interested in bidding but need support, our team can help with bid writing, bid reviews and tender strategy.

And if you’re not seeing opportunities like this regularly, our Standard Search Service could help.

Each week, we search through newly released tenders and send you a straightforward spreadsheet containing all new tender opportunities, so you don’t have to spend your time searching through multiple platforms.

👉 Tender link and Standard Search Service details in the comments.

Our client secured a place on the LLP NHS Framework, strengthening their position within the healthcare sector 🎉Our clie...
19/08/2026

Our client secured a place on the LLP NHS Framework, strengthening their position within the healthcare sector 🎉

Our client was successfully appointed to the Drainage Services lot, giving them access to future opportunities across NHS estates.

We worked closely with the client throughout the tender process to develop a strong, compliant submission that demonstrated their:

• Technical expertise
• Relevant experience
• Ability to deliver across NHS estates
• Approach to service delivery

It’s a great outcome that gives them the opportunity to access future NHS work while building on their experience within the healthcare sector.

→ Looking to bid for an NHS framework or public sector opportunity? Our team can support you with your next submission.

Spending evenings and weekends on tenders, only to receive a rejection with little explanation?For many SMEs, public sec...
18/08/2026

Spending evenings and weekends on tenders, only to receive a rejection with little explanation?

For many SMEs, public sector bidding can feel harder than it should.

Tenders take hours to complete. Senior team members get pulled away from the day-to-day business. And after all that time and effort, there’s no guarantee of a return.

But why does tendering feel so difficult, and what can SMEs do differently?

In this article, we look at the common challenges businesses face when bidding for public sector work and how a more structured approach can make the process more manageable.

Want to make tendering work better for your business?

👉 Read the article. Link in the comments.

A new tender opportunity...Event Support Services Framework, LiverpoolDeadline: 09/10/2026If you don't have a clear stra...
17/08/2026

A new tender opportunity...

Event Support Services Framework, Liverpool
Deadline: 09/10/2026

If you don't have a clear strategy for how to find and select the right tenders for your business, join us for our next Webinar on Wednesday 9th September | 10:00am UK time | for 1 hour of free training.

The webinar is open to businesses across all industries. Whether you work in construction, IT, professional services, facilities, healthcare, transport or another sector, the principles of successful tendering apply.

We will cover:

• How to identify opportunities that are a good fit for your business
• How to decide which tenders are worth pursuing
• Our 3-step framework for winning more contracts in 6 weeks

We will also share how one £500k company grew to £2.4M in four years through securing the right p***c sector contracts.

👉 Tender link and webinar registration link in comments.

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