Strategy10 min read
How to Score Higher on Quality Submissions
Price gets you shortlisted. Quality scores win the contract. Here is how evaluators grade quality responses and what separates a 3 from a 5.
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Process9 min read
The Bid Manager's Guide to Faster RFP Turnaround
Most RFP responses take two to three weeks. The best teams do it in five days. Here is how they cut the fat without cutting corners.
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Tools8 min read
Spreadsheets vs Bid Management Software: When to Switch
Excel works until it does not. Here are the signs your bid team has outgrown spreadsheets and what to look for in dedicated software.
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Strategy12 min read
How to Win Public Sector Contracts as an SME
Public sector procurement looks intimidating, but it is designed to give SMEs a fair shot. Here is how to find, qualify for, and win government contracts.
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Compliance10 min read
Health and Safety Requirements in Tenders: What Evaluators Check
Health and safety sections carry heavy weighting in construction and facilities tenders. Here is exactly what evaluators look for and how to present it.
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Strategy8 min read
7 RFP Mistakes That Cost You the Contract
You wrote a solid proposal and still lost. Odds are, one of these seven mistakes buried your score before the evaluator finished reading.
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Process9 min read
How to Manage Multiple Tenders Without Burning Out
Running five tenders at once with a two-person team is normal in SMEs. Here is how to stay on top of deadlines without working weekends.
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Industry11 min read
Construction Tender Compliance: A Practical Guide
Construction tenders have specific compliance demands that generic bid advice ignores. This guide covers what evaluators actually check and how to pass.
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Fundamentals8 min read
RFP vs RFQ vs RFI: What's the Difference?
Understand the key differences between Requests for Proposals, Quotes, and Information. Learn when each is used and how to respond effectively.
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Strategy15 min read
How to Write a Winning RFP Response (Step-by-Step)
A comprehensive guide to crafting RFP responses that stand out. From requirement analysis to final submission, master every step of the process.
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Strategy10 min read
Should You Respond to This RFP? A Go/No-Go Decision Framework
Not every RFP is worth pursuing. Learn how to evaluate opportunities and make data-driven decisions about which bids to prioritize.
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Tools12 min read
Best RFP Software in 2025: Complete Comparison Guide
An honest comparison of the top RFP response management tools. Features, pricing, pros and cons to help you choose the right solution.
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Business9 min read
The True Cost of Responding to RFPs (And How to Reduce It)
Most companies underestimate what RFP responses really cost. Discover the hidden expenses and strategies to improve your ROI.
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Strategy8 min read
Why Small Bid Teams Win More Than You Think
A two-person bid team can outperform a department of ten. Here is why smaller teams have a structural advantage in competitive tenders.
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Fundamentals10 min read
PQQ Checklist: Pre-Qualification Questions Made Simple
Pre-Qualification Questionnaires filter out most bidders before the real evaluation starts. Use this checklist so yours does not end up in the reject pile.
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Business7 min read
What Bid Managers Wish Their Sales Teams Understood
The tension between sales and bid teams costs companies winnable contracts. Here are the five things bid managers want sales to know.
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Compliance9 min read
How to Build a Compliance Matrix That Evaluators Actually Use
Most compliance matrices get ignored because they are hard to read. Here is how to structure yours so evaluators can score it in seconds.
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