Struggling to keep your bids on track? Discover how a structured bid programme can simplify the process, improve quality, and boost your win rate. This blog walks you through each stage of a successful bid programme—with a free downloadable guide to help you get started.

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What is a PQQ? In this guide, will break down what a PQQ is and how to complete it.

Reflecting on three years of business ownership, this blog shares lessons learned, tips for unwinding, and goals for 2025. Perfect for entrepreneurs and bid writers.

Discover 5 actionable tips to improve your bid writing process, manage risks, stay on top of trends, and use AI to streamline your submissions. Perfect for businesses new to bidding!

Could your business use an extra £10,000? Learn about the Staffordshire Boosting Business Grant, including eligibility requirements, the simplified application process, and how to find local business grants.

Discover how Wordsmith Projects helped Kathryn, a first-time bidder, win two contracts that tripled her turnover in just six months. Learn about the bid writing process, the benefits of successful tenders, and how we can help your business grow. Watch Kathryn’s story on YouTube!

Want to become a better bid writer, read our ten tips and tricks here…..

Want to know more about how to write a tender? Learn more here.

Want to know how to write a Grant Application? Learn more here.

What does social value in bids mean? Learn more here…

Understanding what a PQQ is, its components, and how to navigate it effectively can significantly enhance your chances of making it through to the next bid stage.

By implementing a best practice tender process, this will maximise your chances of success by ensuring bids are well-researched, strategically aligned, compellingly written, and thoroughly reviewed.

Navigating the complexities of bid submissions can often feel like a high-stakes game where even the smallest oversight can mean the difference between winning and losing. In this blog post, we explore a number of different reasons aside from price as to why some bids do not make the cut and offer practical solutions to boost your success rate.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are uniquely positioned to drive impactful social value, despite common perceptions that their smaller scale puts them at a disadvantage compared to larger organisations. This blog explores practical strategies for SMEs to amplify their social value contributions effectively which is an essential element of a successful bid.

Did you know that Gross spending on public sector procurement was £393 billion in 2022/23 across the UK? That's an increase of £25 billion or 7%, compared with the previous year! Imagine a world where your small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) unlocks the full potential of growth and opportunity, a world where David can truly compete with Goliath. This is not just a scene from a superhero movie; it's the reality of public sector bidding, especially with the impending changes brought by the government's new procurement bill set to roll out in 2024.

The bid writing phase is where our deep understanding of the client's requirements and our thorough preparatory work converge to shape a compelling narrative. Crafting responses is not just about addressing the requirements listed in the RFP; it's an art of weaving in unique strengths, insights, and capabilities into a narrative that not only answers the 'what' but eloquently explains the 'how' and 'why'.

Bid development is a meticulous process that requires more than just responding to a set of requirements.

Before putting pen to paper, five preparatory steps are essential to ensure a well-rounded and competitive proposal. These initial steps are critical in laying a solid foundation for a proposal that not only answers the questions but speaks directly to the client's unique challenges and how your organisation is uniquely positioned to solve them.

Becoming bid ready is a critical process for businesses looking to participate in competitive bidding, particularly in government or large-scale commercial contracts. So what is bid readiness?

Running a business can often feel like juggling multiple balls at once. From managing day-to-day operations to chasing new business opportunities, it's a never-ending cycle of challenges. One significant hurdle that many small businesses encounter is developing and delivering bids. Here are some common problems and how Wordsmith can help you navigate them….