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BID Solutions - RSA, Sandton (2026)

Name: BID Solutions - RSA
Address: Sandton, 2191, ZA
Telephone: +27724972487

If you resonate with these and need to submit a tender or compile a strategic proposal, please contact us.

10/02/2026

Boring cover letters and executive summaries make the reader head straight for the pricing section. With the right tools and guidelines you will inspire them to read on.
Join Cheryl Goodman and me on 18-19 February for the next Build a Bid Centre of Excellence workshop at the Focus Rooms Conference and Event Venue 😜. It's energetic, interactive and packed with learnings you can take away and implement the very next day.
Learn more here: https://www.bidsolutions.co.za/training
We also offer in-house training tailored to your team.
Let's chat: [email protected]

03/02/2026

Isn't it amazing that Dale Carnegie’s principles from his book 'How to Win Friend and Influence People', published in 1936, still apply today. Here's a tip on how to translate your personal rapport into your sales proposals.

Principle 1: Become genuinely interested in other people.

Building rapport with our clients entails having a genuine empathy for them and putting ourselves out to do things for them; things that require time, energy, unselfishness and thoughtfulness. For most sales professionals, that is the easy (and fun) part. However, communicating that rapport in a written proposal can be quite a challenge, especially when deadlines are tight and templates are tempting.

In his book, Carnegie suggests we ask ourselves these questions:

- Do you genuinely care about your client?
- Are you grateful that they choose to spend time with you and make it possible for you to earn a living?
- Do you consciously put yourself in their shoes when shaping your solution?

The mindset we are in before we start writing influences the tone and words we choose to make sure our message lands as we intended. Use these questions to stimulate your empathetic, client-focused brain and you will find that articulating your proposition flows more easily.

A generic, cut-and-paste or AI-generated proposal may be technically correct but it cannot convey the rapport we have established in person. It is worth the extra effort to write proposals that make our client feel seen and respected and may even be the differentiator before pricing is considered.

Learn the practical tools and frameworks to communicate your rapport and other persuasive proposal essentials at the Build a Bid Centre of Excellence 2-day workshop in Johannesburg, 18-19 February 2026. Click https://www.bidsolutions.co.za/training for all the info.

16/01/2026

🚨 You nailed the solution... but missed a form or mandatory document. A minor detail or overlooked detail combined with a the submission deadline time pressure has robbed many of us a sure win.
📎 Here are a couple of quick fixes:
1. Create a bid document register to make sure you have all the right documents and that they are valid.
2. Use a compliance matrix to track every requirement per bid and make it easy for evaluators to find your responses.
📊 At our training, you get plug-and-play tools and templates to make compliance effortless and consistent.
ℹ️ More info https://www.bidsolutions.co.za/training
✅ Book now for the Build a Bid Centre of Excellence workshop happening 21-22 January in Johannesburg: https://www.bidsolutions.co.za/workshop-booking-form | [email protected]

04/01/2026

A new year always brings talk of resolutions, fresh starts and new cycles.
Whether we see 2026 as year one of the next nine-year cycle, the year of the horse, or simply another chance to do things a little better, it’s a good time to reflect on why we do the work we do.
I find the truth that 'we exist in business to help each other' deeply invigorating. Our ideas, energy, skills and experience take shape as products and services that we exchange as one human community, operating within one ecosystem and one shared economy.
May our primary motive be to offer the right solution to a real problem, rather than simply pushing volume or chasing numbers.
Let us remember that behind every proposal, tender, pitch or strategy session are people. 👥
*People carrying responsibility.
*People working late.
*People whose families and communities are affected by the work won (and lost) and the promises made, kept or broken.
Thank you to our clients for trusting us this past year. It is an honour being part of your team. 🙏
To those we are yet to work with: we look forward to what the future may hold and to helping you shoot the lights out too. ☺️
May we all get the business we want and deserve. 🚀
And may we remember that we are, after all, here for each other - doing work that helps people, communities and families thrive. 🫶
Wishing everyone a positive start to the year ahead, filled with meaningful progress. 🤗🙌

18/12/2025

Features don’t win contracts. Impact does.

Principle 3: Arouse in the other person an eager want.
Dale Carnegie said it best: People don’t care what YOU want, they care what THEY want.

Proposals often get stuck in ‘feature land’, e.g. we have 24/7 support, ISO certification, 50 staff in three locations, etc. Yes, that’s informative, but what clients really want is the outcome that impacts their business: e.g. business continuity, less risk, peace of mind.

That’s where win themes come in. They translate your features into benefits and states the outcomes your client actually seeks.

Swap:
❌ We provide 24/7 support.
for
✅ Never be left stranded at 2am, we pick up 24/7.

For every feature you list, ask: So what? What does the client actually want from this? That’s your win theme.
Learn exactly how to create win themes and other persuasive proposal essentials at the Build a Bid Centre of Excellence workshop happening 21-22 January 2026 at Focus Rooms.
More info:https://a4fdb3b7-cde7-4455-bd33-d89b2955f10c.filesusr.com/ugd/c4b067_f0ea26ffca2540b2bd81e72eb95cd39e.pdf | www.bidsolutions.co.za

04/12/2025

😥 Tired of chaos every time a tender drops?
Late nights. Deadline panic. Team tension. Compliance confusion. Unsure if you're pitching your solution right.

Let’s change that in 2026.
🎯 Our 2-day Build a Bid Centre of Excellence workshop is back this January. It’s the perfect way to fuel your sales and bid teams for a strong start to the year.
* Equip them with the skills to write persuasive, client-focused proposals
* Create pre-approved content libraries that save time and stress
* Qualify better. Bid smarter. Win more.
* Understand B-BBEE and PPPFA requirements in SA tenders

Join Theresa Thom (Bid Specialist) and Cheryl Goodman (Transformation Strategist) for this hands-on, interactive training designed to eliminate the chaos and get your team focused on winning business.
More info: https://www.bidsolutions.co.za/training
Book now: https://www.bidsolutions.co.za/workshop-booking-form

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Sandton
2191

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27724972487

Website

http://www.bidsolutions.co.za/

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